William S. Rankin II, 57, of Canton, CT, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Sharon Health Center. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Fougner) Rankin. Bill was born October 18, 1962, in Hartford, CT, the son of the late Bertrand and Beatrice (Kraus) Rankin. He was a mechanic employed by Eddie's Evergreen Mobil. In addition to his wife Barbara, he is survived by two sons, Matthew Rankin and his wife Heather, Christopher Rankin; one daughter, Emily Carrin and her husband...

Carmella A. (Carbone) Marino, 89, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  Carmella was born May 26, 1930, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Michael and Donata (Galgano) Carbone.  She co-owned and operated Marino’s Restaurant in Torrington, CT until 1983.    Along with cooking and baking, she enjoyed writing calligraphy, drawing cartoon characters, painting with watercolors & acrylic...

Domenico Rinaldi, 89, of Torrington, CT, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Litchfield Woods with his loving family by his side.  He was the beloved husband of Nicolina (Addona) Rinaldi for 59 years. He was born June 4, 1930, in Pontalondolfo Benevento Italy, and a son of the late Domenico and Giuseppina (Perugini) Rinaldi.  He came to the United States in 1971.  He was employed at the Torrington Company in the Assembly Department, and later worked at Hitchcock Chair as a...

Hilda (Tyler) Muldoon, 61, of Torrington, CT, died Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Timothy Muldoon. Hilda was born September 27, 1958, in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Norman and Sally (Mangiofico) Roberts.  Throughout her life, Hilda was employed by various manufacturing companies.  Hilda was a hardworking person and loyal friend who loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by two sons,...

Claire (Bayette) Sclafani, 84, of Torrington, CT, passed away January 31, 2020, at Litchfield Woods.  She was the wife of the late Patsy Sclafani. Claire was born February 6, 1935, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Robert and Mable (Grady) Bayette. She worked at Wolcott Hall for 25 years as a nurses aide.   She is survived by one son, Patrick Sclafani and his wife Jennifer Curtiss of Middleboro, MA; three daughters, Nanette Wald and her husband Wyette of...

Everett C. Reid, beloved husband of Jean Wylie Reid, died at his home Monday night, January 27, 2020.  Mr. Reid who was 92 years old, was born in Torrington, May 13, 1927, and was the son of the late Joseph and Sarah Hand Reid. Educated in local schools, Mr. Reid served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and returned to active duty on the U.S.S. Menefee during the Korean Conflict.  Following his discharge, he went to work for the Torrington Register where he worked as a pressman...

Well, I guess I have moved on! It’s OK, I’ve had a good life. And now I am with my Lord and my loved ones who have already passed on. I was born on Long Island, and moved to Litchfield in 1955 and joined the First Congregational Church. I was a good girl; my parents (Angus Graham and Louise Dunham Nicholson) were very proud of me. I was an admirable student and graduated on the Dean’s List from Elmira College. I landed a job with RCA, Hartford, CT, in their Computer...

Wayne J. Preira, 68, of Torrington, CT, passed away, Friday, January 24, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of Linda (Marks) Preira 37 years. Wayne was born March 12, 1951, in Meriden, CT, the son of the late Dominic and Jenny (Viele) Preira.  He served his country with the US Marine Corps.  Among the awards and decorations, he received upon his honorable discharged in March of 1970, were the Sharpshooter Badge and the National Defense Service Medal.  He was employed by...

Celestina Anna (Orsi) Andrews of Torrington, CT, age 101, went to her eternal rest on January 23, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Arthur Andrews. Born in Winsted on August 17, 1918, Celestina was the daughter of the late Diego Orsi and Jennie (Carrozzo) Orsi. A resident of Torrington since age 5, she was employed by Fitzgerald Manufacturing Co., Torrington Standard Plant and Scarpelli’s Restaurant. Celestina is survived her son Dennis E. Andrews Sr. (Bonnie) of...

Maureen V. (Flannelly) Bernard, 73, of Burlington, CT, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Kevin J. Bernard for 52 years. Maureen was born August 28, 1946, in Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of the late Edward and Eleanor (Laessig) Flannelly. She moved to Parsippany, NJ after she married Kevin and they resided there for more than forty years. She was an elementary school teacher in the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District, until she retired to raise...