Randall L. Hoffman, 78, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020.  He was the husband of the late Marina (Nardi) Hoffman. Randall was born April 18, 1942, in New Britain, CT, son of the late Phillip and Elsie (DeChesser) Hoffman.  He was a carpenter by trade and was employed by Borghesi Construction. He was a talented woodworker and loved fishing with Kevin, and reading.  He was a lifelong fan of the NY Giants, as well as a fan of UCONN Women’s...

Lucy R. (Ciccarone) Serafini, 105, of Winsted, CT. and Vero Beach, Fl., passed away, peacefully, Saturday, September 19, 2020, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Fl. She was predeceased by her husband Valentine F. Serafini, who passed away in 2005. Lucy was born February 6, 1915, in Norristown, PA, the oldest daughter of Sue and Luigi Ciccarone, immigrants from Palmoli, Italy. She graduated high school during the Great Depression, one of only three Italian women in the graduating...

Mark A. Pecorelli, 72, of Torrington, CT, suddenly passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Ellen (Molino) Pecorelli. Mark was born November 16, 1947, in New Britain, CT, the son of the late Carmen and Lena (Greenier) Pecorelli. He was employed by the State of Connecticut with the Department of Social Services until his retirement. Mark was a member of the Torrington Elk’s Lodge. He enjoyed traveling and learning...

Priscilla L. (Cooney) Bronson, 73, of Harwinton, CT, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of Thomas “Tim” Bronson. Priscilla was born November 1, 1946, in Winsted, CT, the daughter of the late Edward and Sylvia (Nelson) Cooney.  She was employed by the Seitz Corporation as a Project Manager, and also by the Terryville Library as a Librarian, a job that she truly loved.  She went back to...

Mark J. Turner, Sr., 58, of Harwinton, CT, died Thursday, September 10, 2020.  He was the husband of Lynn (Bradshaw) Turner. Mark was born in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Melvin and Shirley (Strever) Turner.  He served his country with the U. S. Air Force. In addition to his wife Lynn, he is survived by two sons, Mark J. Turner, Jr. (Laura), Timothy Turner (Kelli); five grandchildren and two sisters. Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cook Funeral Home. ...

Patricia A. (Hanrahan) Duchene, 81, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Hartford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Donald A. Duchene, whom she was married to for 48 years prior to his death. Pat was born August 31, 1939, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Dean) Hanrahan.  She was employed by Howmet as a Shipping Clerk until her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by three...

Scott Murtagh, 50, of Torrington, CT, passed away September 6, 2020.  Scott was born August 4, 1970, in Sharon, CT, son of the late John and Patricia (Bernitt) Murtagh.  He was well known for his love of animals and all things Disney.  He is survived by one brother Brian Murtagh and family of Sharon, CT, Tony Gentile of Torrington, who was like a father to him, and Aunt Dorothy Cameron of Canaan, CT.  A memorial gathering will take place at later date.  Cook Funeral...

Angiolina Maria “Angie” Lombardi, 92, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Giovanni “John” Lombardi for 71 years. Angie was born on May 5, 1928, in Villa San Michele, Province of Isernia, Italy, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Vincenza Lombardi. After working at Commercial Sewing for many years, she was later employed by Bess Eaton Donuts as a baker,...

William John Sesko, of Winsted, CT, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, at his home. He was born December 29, 1953, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Alexander and Josephine (Sterling) Sesko.  He attended local schools, graduating from Gilbert School in 1971.  He was employed in retail and manufacturing at J.H. Rosenbeck and Atlantic Manufacturing.  He was an antique and classic car enthusiast and historian.  He enjoyed attending many of the area car shows and flea...

Franco P. Foglia, 90, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020, at his home.   Franco was born May 2, 1930, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Luigi and Maria (Biasini) Foglia. He served his country with the U. S. Army, honorably discharged in January of 1954. Among the awards and decorations he received were the Army of Occupation of Germany Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. He retired from The Torrington Company where he was employed as a Draftsman...