Angelo Briccola, 92, of Torrington, CT, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019, at John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington, CT.  He was the husband of the late Filomena Briccola. Angelo was born November 30, 1926, in Olgiate, Comasco, Italy, son of the late Carlo and Claudia (Bernasconi) Briccola.  He was a welder, employed by the Torrington Company, until his retirement. He is survived by one daughter, Nadia Levine and her husband Jeffrey of Avon, CT.  He was preceded in death by one...

Jean (LaRocco) Reife, 85, a lifetime resident of Torrington CT, went peacefully to her Lord on Saturday April 13, 2019, at Wolcott Nursing Home.  She was the daughter of the late Rose and Angelo LaRocco. Jean is survived by three brothers, Sam, Joe and Angelo LaRocco, her daughter, Rose LoBrutto Rawdon and her granddaughters Judith-Ann Rawdon, Amanda Rawdon and Angela Rawdon (pre deceased by Grandson Eric Rawdon, two brothers Al, Tony and four sisters Rose, Betty, Ann and...

Loretta M. (Calontuono) Luciano, 100, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Regal Care.  She was the wife of the late Armond Luciano. Loretta was born November 22, 1918, in Harwinton, CT, daughter of the late Alphonse and Anna (Rinaldi) Calontuono.  She was employed by S & H Redemption Center as a clerk until her retirement.  She was a member of the St. Peter Holy Rosary Society and of the Sullivan Senior Center. She is survived by two sons, Anthony...

Molly Infante, 95, of Margerie St., Torrington, passed away April 1, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband Dominick “Nick” Infante in 2011.  Molly is survived by her sons, Dominick of Chester, NJ and Robert of Albuquerque, NM. There will be no memorial services.

Daniel Edwin Kulbarsh, Jr., 98, of Charleston, SC and Litchfield, CT, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Daniel was born in Torrington, CT, June 3, 1920, son of the late Daniel Kulbarsh, Sr, and the late Julia Szerzewienska Kulbarsh. Daniel served in WWII in the United States Army Air Force.  He was a B-24 Bomber Pilot and Trainer from 1942 – 1945.  He retired from the Torrington Company after a lifetime of employment.  He was a member of the Elks Club since...

Barbara (Victor) Moraski, 90, of Newington, CT, formerly of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away March 31, 2019. Barbara was born October 12, 1928, in Winsted, CT, daughter of the late Joseph Victor and of the late Florence (Gableman) Simpson.  A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, she enjoyed having lively conversations when her family and friends would visit with her. She is survived by one daughter with whom she made her home with, Dyan Moraski, of Newington, CT; one son,...

Gloria (Pezze) Carr, 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019.  She was the wife of the late Frederick T. Carr, Jr. Gloria was born November 20, 1927, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Domenico and Giovanna (Zucco) Pezze.  She was employed by Finast Grocery Store in the meat department and also as a cashier until her retirement.   An avid bowler and reader, she enjoyed watching UCONN men’s and women’s basketball. She is survived by...

Pasqualina (Sirianni) Amicone, 75, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at New Britain General Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of Vincenzo Amicone for 49 years. Pasqualina was born February 11, 1944, in Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy, daughter of the late Filippo and Michelina (Piccoli) Sirianni.  In addition to her husband Vincenzo, she is survived by three daughters, Ida Mussen and her husband Lang of New Hartford, CT, Gisella Kulesza and her husband John of...

Steven D. Sylvester, 45, of Harwinton, CT, unexpectedly passed away March 25, 2019.  He was the beloved husband of Michele (Roy) Sylvester. Steve was born December 12, 1973, in Waterbury, CT, son of Joseph and Nancy (Valente) Sylvester of Punta Gorda, FL.  He was employed by McLellan Tree Service as a Construction Sales Representative. A loving husband, father and son to his parents, he enjoyed camping, sports activities with his son, and always spending time with this family and...

Mark A. Basso, 56, of Torrington, CT, died unexpectedly on March 25, 2019, at his residence.  He was the beloved son of Dora (Cattero) Basso of Torrington, and of the late Anthony J. “Tony” Basso. Mark was born August 6, 1962, in Torrington, CT.  An accomplished organist, he began playing for Masses at St. Peter Church at the age of 10, and played for many years at various events and churches.  He was a graduate of UCONN, and of Goodwin College.  A...