Joseph ‘John’ Torlai, 95, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Margaret “Peggy” (Coveney) Torlai, and of the late Mary (Brower) Torlai. John was born June 23, 1925, in Fosciandora, Province of Lucca, Italy, son of the late Amadeo and Josephine (Bonugli) Torlai.  He served his country with the US Army. Prior to moving to Connecticut he was the owner of the Royal Bowling...

Dr. George Thomas Carofino, 77, of Litchfield, peacefully slipped away on May 11, 2021 in the embrace of his wife and surrounded by his loving family. George was born in Meriden, CT on May 31, 1943, the son of the late George Raymond Carofino and the late Anita (Rinaldini) Carofino. George graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, Mass. in 1962 and attended Villanova University for two years. He was accepted into the School of Dentistry, University of Maryland after...

Carmen N. (Colaciello) Trobel, 96, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away at her residence on Monday, May 10, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Charles Trobel. Carmen was born September 11, 1924, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Alexander and Adeline (Baldoni) Colaciello.  She was employed by the Torrington Company as an Inspector until her retirement.  She was a member of the St. Francis Cabrini Society. She is survived by one son, Ken Trobel and his wife...

Dolores (Markevich) Finnie, 93, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Hartford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Dr. Jerold M. Finnie. Dolores was born March 17, 1928, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Anthony C. and Bernice (Daraskevich) Markevicius.  She worked with her husband as a Registered Nurse in his office for 65 years.  Dolores was an avid tennis player and a member of the Pinewoods Racquet Club for many years. She is...

Mrs. Gerald Rubens (Barbara), 89, passed away peacefully in her Boynton Beach home on May 7th, 2021.  She was born in Springfield, Mass and was a longtime resident of Torrington, CT. She was the dearest daughter of the late Mark Rice and Janet Gordon, beloved wife of the late Gerald Rubens, and loving mother of her late son Marc Rubens. She is survived by her daughter Andrea Rubens (Daytona Beach, FL), her closest cousin Shirley Davidson (Windsor, CT) and her daughters, Barrie...

Raymond Carmignani, 95, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of the late Jenny (Pietrafesa) Carmignani. Raymond was born April 9, 1926, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Olinto and Maria (Casini) Carmignani.  He served his country with the U.S. Army.  He was employed by Brooks, Todd & McNeil Insurance Company until his retirement. An avid golfer, he was a longtime...

Joseph V. Cianciolo, 79, of Torrington, CT, went home to heaven on April 28, 2021. POP served in the navy as part of the SeaBees MCB-7 During The Cuban Missile Crisis in Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba. He also served faithfully as part of the Torrington Honor Guard.  As he served at other’s funerals for so many years, we will come to celebrate Joe’s life at the Northwest Hills Community Church (Formerly The Calvary Baptist Church) at 342 Prospect Street, Torrington,...

James P. Benedetto, 90, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday, April 24, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Rosalyn J. (Raduzzo) Benedetto for 67 years. He was born April 21, 1931, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Corlatti) Benedetto. He served his country with the US Navy Sea Bees (MCB-4), from which he was honorably discharged in 1952. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 478 for over 50 years....

Josephine V. (Fucci) Dellamarggio, 99, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Litchfield Woods. She was the wife of the late Andrew J. Dellamarggio. Josephine was born October 10, 1921, in Bridgeport, CT, the daughter of the late Frank and Speranza (Masucci) Fucci. She was employed by Reeds Department Store.   She is survived by one son, Michael Dellamarggio of California; eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and...

Anne "Nancy" (Travers) Skinner passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021, at Keystone Place at Newbury Brook in Torrington the beloved wife of Robert "Bob" Skinner for 61 years.  She was born at home in New Britain on August 11, 1934, the second daughter of the late Howard M. and Helen (Heath) Travers. She was educated in New Britain at St Mary School and graduated from New Britain High School in 1952. She was then employed at Aetna Life and Casualty...