Caesare “Chet” Torsiello, 89, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of Ruth (Heinze) Torsiello for 66 years. Chet was born September 6, 1929, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Albert and Jenny (Cerruto) Torsiello.  After graduating high school, he served his country with the US Army.  A talented athlete, one of his many duties for the four years he served was...

Lee G. Brewer, II, 35, of Torrington, CT, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019.  He was the son of Lee Brewer, Sr., of Torrington, and of Rebecca (Marshall) Knurek and her husband Michael of Torrington. Lee was born May 2, 1984, in Torrington, CT.  He was a self-employed artist.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Danny Brewer of Winsted; a brother, Stephen Matoes of Morris, CT; two sisters, Melissa Webb of Winsted, CT; Kellie Charette of Bristol, CT, as...

Michael R. Kelly, 72, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019, at Yale New Haven Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Charlotte “Charlie” (Eustace) Kelly for 49 years. Mike was born August 7, 1946, in Waterbury, CT, son of the late William J. and Lorraine (Jackson) Kelly.  He was the president / owner of Rescue Link.  He was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, and attended UCONN as a post graduate, with a major in accounting.  He then...

Dr. George B. Nashe, 71, of Harwinton, CT, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital surrounded by his devoted wife and four children.  He was the husband of Zheni (Naçe) Nashe. Dr. Nashe was born March 7, 1948, in Manhattan, NY, son of the late Pericles and Ifigenia (Totoni) Nashe.  Dr. Nashe devoted his life to animal care and veterinary medicine.  He owned and operated Sherman Hill Animal Hospital in Woodbury, CT starting in 2007 and...

Willard R. Reynolds, 85, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth “Betty” (Signorelli) Reynolds for 62 years. Willard was born December 27, 1933, in New Britain, CT, son of the late Willard V. and Helen V. (Gatti) Reynolds.  He served his country with the US Marine Corps, enlisting in January of 1954 and honorably discharged during January of 1956.  He was employed by the...

Robert “Bob” A. Corey, 79, of Torrington passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019.  He was the beloved companion of Rose Zabbara of Winsted for over 40 years. Bob was the son of the late Edward and Jennie (Theeb) Corey.  He was a self-employed mechanic who owned and operated Bob Corey’s Garage. In addition to Rose, Bob is survived by his two sons Reed and Rob Corey, her sons, Nicholas Zabbara of Torrington and Christopher Zabbara of Winsted, two brothers, Louis Corey...

Mr. Carmen J. DiChillo, 91, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the loving husband of the late Dorothy “Dot” (Lorenz) DiChillo for 63 years.  Carmen was born in Torrington on February 4, 1928, son of the late Giuseppe DiChillo and Maria (Ferrara) DiChillo.  He lived his entire life in Torrington. Besides his parents and wife, Carmen was predeceased by his sister Antoinette and two brothers, Anthony (Tony) and...

Umberto Melaragno, 90, of Torrington, CT, passed away May 22, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Belinda (Gatta) Melarango for 66 years. Mr. Melargano was born May 19, 1929, in Villa San Michele, Italy, son of the late Edoardo and Elissa (Iacovatta) Melaragno.   He immigrated to the United States in 1969.  He was employed by the Torrington Company as a custodian until his retirement. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons,...

Joseph S. Scarfo, 75, of Torrington, CT, passed unexpectedly Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Angela (Randazzo) Scarfo for 47 years. Joe was born July 26, 1943, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Salvatore C. and Carmella (Rinaldi) Scarfo.  He served his country with the US Air Force, honorably discharged during June of 1970.  He was employed by Somers Thin Strip as a Data Processing Manager. Joe enjoyed golfing,...

Peter A. Pino, 97, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, at his home with his family by his side.  He was the beloved husband of Maria (Borghi) Pino for 47 years. Mr. Pino was born in April 22, 1922, 1922 in Asti, Italy. He attended art school in northern Italy, and his artwork has been commissioned in Italy, France, Venezuela, Argentina and the United States.  In 1945, Mr. Pino applied for a visa to immigrate to the United States, where his family...