Paul F. Julian, 89, of Winsted, CT, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital from natural causes. Paul was born April 13, 1930, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Lawrence and Lavina (Cadrain) Julian.  He was employed by Dano Electric as a Foreman. An avid golfer, Paul enjoyed teaching the game to many where he was a Pro at the Canaan Country Club for over 30 years.  Paul enjoyed the opportunities he had to meet many professional...

Dolores (Bruno) Budeit, 90, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, March 25, 2020, after a long battle with end-stage dementia. Dolores was born on Election Day, November 5, 1929 in New Haven, CT, daughter of the late Guido and Rose Bruno.  Her father, Guido, was one of the pastry chefs at Marzullo’s Bakery, formerly of Wooster Street, New Haven. Dolores grew up in Fair Haven and graduated from Hillhouse High School in 1947.  She married Alfred C. Budeit in August 1950,...

Philomena “Phyllis” M. (Cuozzo) Hopkins, 89, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Allan A. Hopkins, Jr. Phyllis was born July 10, 1930, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Michele and Marietta (Mastrogiovanni) Cuozzo.  She was employed by Brunswick Corporation in the Accounting Department until her retirement. Phyllis was a lifelong communicant of St. Peter Church, a member of the...

Janet J. (Lusa) Barber, 81, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at her residence.  Janet was born August 31, 1938, in Sharon, CT, daughter of the late Mario and Carla (Germano) Lusa.  Janet was devoted to her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren who held a very special place in her heart. She is survived by three daughters, Shelli Noreika and her husband Tom, Julie Rooney and her husband Tom, Leslie Barber and her...

George K. Wilker, 83, of Litchfield, CT, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of Joan (Counter) Wilker. George was born March 20, 1936, in Ayer, Massachusetts, son of the late George and Violet (Bennett) Wilker.  He served his country with the U.S. Army Corps, Military Police, and was honorably discharged during March of 1959.  He was employed by Suburban Propane with the sales department until his retirement. In addition to his wife Joan, he is...

Richard “Butch” Dean, 49, of Torrington, CT passed away March 6, 2020.  He was the husband of the late Susan Smith who preceded him in death in 2004. Butch was born June 27, 1970, in Torrington, CT. the son of David and Ginger (Kozlowski) Dean.   He graduated from Harwinton Schools and OWTS. He was employed by Colonial Bronze for 25 years as a machinist. Butch was a Masonic Brother, and a member of the Torrington Gun Club, and a member of the NRA where he was a...

August “Jock” T. Giacopini, 87, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at his residence with his wife by his side.   He was the beloved husband of Stacia (Dziekan) Giacopini for 63 years. Jock was born September 16, 1932, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late August and Mary (Gemignani) Giacopini.  He served his country with the U.S. Army.  Upon the awards and decorations he received upon his honorable discharge in 1955 were the...

Robert L. Giannattasio, 78, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020. Bobby was born May 4, 1941, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Gabriel and Jennie (Silano) Giannattasio.  He was honorably discharged after serving his country with the US Army during the Vietnam era.  He was employed by Turner and Seymour as a Superintendent until his retirement. He is survived by several cousins, including Marlene Downs and Rose Moranino, both of Torrington, CT. Funeral...

Constance “Connie” P. (Williams) Locascio, 80, of Torrington, CT, formerly of Winsted, CT and Naples, FL, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Wolcott Hall Nursing Center.  She was the beloved wife of Joseph A. Locascio for 58 years. Connie was born January 17, 1940, in Lowell, MA, daughter of the late Herbert and Antula (Zematis) Williams.  She was a legal secretary employed by Shipman and Goodwin until her retirement. In addition to her husband, she...

Arthur B. Stentiford, Jr., 88, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at Litchfield Woods.  He was the beloved husband of Florence (Pulica) Stentiford. Art was born May 12, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Marie (Benson) and Arthur B. Stentiford, Sr.  He was employed by Seth Thomas Clock Shop in Thomaston until it closed, and later he was employed by Winchester Industrial Products in their Quality Control Department until his retirement.  In addition...