Canio “Kelly” Romaniello, 94, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Atria Senior Living in Torrington after a long journey with dementia.  He was the beloved husband of Theresa (Paganini) Romaniello for 73 years. Kelly was born July 5, 1924, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Monaco) Romaniello.  He lived all of his life in Torrington. A graduate of Torrington High School, he spent the majority of his working years...

Doris C. Toro, 90 passed away peacefully Friday, February 15, 2019, in Torrington. She was the devoted wife of the late John M. Toro. Doris was born in Bantam, CT September 23, 1928, daughter of Marguerita (Pesce) and Frank Colleoni. She was raised in Bantam, the youngest of 11 children. She was a graduate of Litchfield High School. Doris was a strong woman with a kind heart and a fierce independence. She had an unwavering love for her family and friends. She was a longtime employee of...

Arthur F. Klonoski, 98, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019, at Hartford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Eleanor (Mercier) Klonoski for 72 years. Art was born June 20, 1920 in Torrington, CT, son of the late Stanley and Apolonia (Szalkowska) Klonoski.  A graduate of the Pratt Institute, he furthered his education by earning a Master’s Degree from Trinity College in Hartford.  As a Mechanical Engineer, he was employed by Sperry Gyroscope...

Jennie (Tufano) Cimino, 90, passed away peacefully at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital on February 11, 2019.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Salvatore Cimino of 66 years. Jennie was born September 21, 1928, in Queens, NY to the late Thomas and Josephine (Miranda) Tufano.    Jennie is survived by her three sons, Ronald Cimino of Torrington, CT, Dennis Cimino of Smithtown, NY, Scott Cimino of Kings Park, NY; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, as well as...

Anthony “Tony” A.  Gioia, Jr., 77, of Harwinton, CT died Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Hartford Hospital. He was the husband of Anne (Hamilton) Gioia for 48 years. Tony was born August 7, 1941, in Winsted, CT, son of the late Carmella “Millie” (DiMauro) and Anthony A. Gioia, Sr. Tony attended Riverside School and graduated from Torrington High School. He retired from O&G Industries after working most of his life in the autobody business. Tony was a past...

Margaret J. Manners (“Peg”) of Farmington, CT passed away peacefully on February 8, 2019, a few days after celebrating her 91st birthday.  Peg was born in New York City on February 4, 1928, to the late William and Violet Johnston.  After graduating from Frenchtown High School in Frenchtown, N.J., Peg attended The St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in New York and became an R.N.  On June 20, 1953, she married the late John R. Manners (“Jack”),...

Mollie Rose (Silano) Scaia of Torrington, 98, passed away peacefully at her home on February 7, 2019, with her devoted children and caregiver, Nadine, by her side.  She was just two weeks shy of her 99th birthday. Mollie was born on February 24, 1920, in what was then, Harwinton, CT, to Luigi and Giuliette (Deanzeris) Silano.  She was the beloved wife of the late Geno Scaia.  A 20-year employee at the Broad Street Plant of the Torrington Company, she retired in 1980. A...

Lorraine Y. (Valliere) Dubreuil, 90, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Valerie Manor.  Born in West Warwick, RI, on August 2, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Aime and Rosanna (Gervais) Dubreuil.  She was a communicant of St. Francis Church. Ms. Dubreuil was employed by Bradlees for seventeen years as a Dept. Manager.  She later was Owner of The Ugly Duckling Boutique until her retirement. Thru the past years, Ms. Dubreuil belong to several...

Peter Nicholas Marchi, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 30, 2019.  He was the devoted husband of Carmela (Bazzano) Marchi for over 67 years. Born July 21, 1932, in Sandisfield, MA; the son of the late John and Pasquelina (Calabrese) Marchi. Peter was a member of Engine 1 Winsted Volunteer Fire Department for many years.  He played semi-pro football with the Pond Hill boys, was a loyal Dallas Cowboy fan, enjoyed camping,...

John E. McLaughlin, formerly of Torrington, CT and of Ft. Myers, FL, passed away on January 28, 2019, on Cape Cod, MA at the age of 95.  Born and raised in Torrington, Jack always said he had a “full life”.  He was a Staff Sargent in the US Army Airforce during World War II, flying 73 missions as an Engineer Gunner on B-25’s.  The highlight of his military career was bailing out over Burma and surviving the jungle.  Jack retired from Ingersoll Rand,...