Joseph J. Shaia
Mar 6, 2026
Joseph J. Shaia, 86, of Torrington, CT, beloved husband of Grace (Herman) Shaia passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on March 6, 2026. Born on July 29, 1939, in Torrington, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Joseph and Clara (Murelli) Shaia and brother of the late Richard Shaia and Lois (Shaia) Seymour.
For 42 years, Joseph proudly served as...
Santo LoBrutto
Feb 28, 2026
Santo (Santy) LoBrutto, 95, passed away on February 28, 2026, after a brief illness. Santy was a loving son, brother, uncle and cousin. Anyone who met him was touched by his kindness and generosity. He had a special gift for building relationships, and the list is long for those in need, who he helped.
He is survived by his sister Joanne...
Patricia "Pat" M. Sebastian
Feb 27, 2026
Patricia M Sebastian, 82, of Torrington CT, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Leo Sebastian for 62 years.
Pat was born on May 26, 1943, in College Point, Long Island, New York, the daughter of the late Andrew and Pauline (Able) Wieber.
A member of her community, Pat enjoyed a fulfilling...
Andrew "Andy" J. Ferencak, Jr.
Feb 23, 2026
Andrew “Andy” J. Ferencak Jr., a member of the Torrington community, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at the age of 98, after a brief illness. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran.
Born in Torrington, Connecticut, on September 9, 1927, Andy attended Sacred Heart School and the Torrington Trade School. When he was 17, Andy enlisted...
Mark Reid, Jr.
Feb 18, 2026
Mark Reid, Jr, of Litchfield, died Wednesday, February 18, surrounded by the love and care of his family.
He was born in Bethesda, MD, and grew up in the Washington, DC, area. Mark and his beloved wife, Karen, lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he attended Purdue University, and in Germany, where he served as an officer in the Army Corps...
Jean Ethel Reid
Feb 15, 2026
Jean Ethel (Wylie) Reid, 91, of Harwinton, CT passed away on February 15, 2026.
She was born in Torrington, CT on July 30, 1934, to Ethel L. (Morrissey) and John R. Wylie. Jean was married to the late Everett C. Reid who passed in 2020; they were married for 64 years.
Jean was educated in Torrington and graduated from THS Class of...
Judith A. Schaller
Feb 14, 2026
Judith Ann Schaller, 86, passed away peacefully at Havencare at Valerie Manor on February 14, 2026. Born on December 2, 1939, in Torrington, CT, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine Rakyta (Cartelli), and a life-time resident of both Winsted and Torrington. She is survived by her son, Kurt Schaller and wife Kelli of Canton; grandchildren, Ethan,...
John E. O'Brien, Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
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John E. O'Brien, Jr., 78, of Torrington, CT passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at Hartford Hospital. He was the husband of Susan (Darazs) O'Brien of Torrington, CT. John was born on March 11, 1947, in Winsted, CT, the son of the late John E. O'Brien, Sr. and Jean (DiNicola) O'Brien.
John honorably served in the United...
Margaret C. Bielik
Feb 8, 2026
Margaret C. Bielik, 96, of Torrington, CT, passed away on February 8, 2026, at Haven Care at Valerie Manor. Born on August 27, 1929, in Dudley, Massachusetts, Margaret was the daughter of the late Andrew and Sophie (Katrenak) Brody and the wife of the late Stanley Bielik.
Margaret dedicated her career to serving others as a Manager at Putnam Cards and...
Louise F. Hough
Feb 6, 2026
Louise F. Hough, 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Born on April 5, 1934, in Torrington, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Lucy (Battistoni) Finotti.
Louise worked as a secretary at the Torrington Company where she met her husband Gary Hough. She then devoted herself to her marriage...
Roberta L. Scaia
Feb 2, 2026
Roberta L. Scaia, 79, of Torrington, Connecticut, a beloved educator, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital surrounded by the love of her family. Born on December 17, 1946, in Torrington, she was the daughter of the late Geno and Mollie (Silano) Scaia.
She graduated from Torrington High School, Class of 1964, and went on to earn...
Donato Giambersio
Jan 31, 2026
Donato Giambersio, a cherished member of his community, passed away on January 31, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital - VITAS Hospice Care. Born on January 29, 1945, he was the son of the late Luigi and Maddalana (Gentile) Giambersio,
Donato enjoyed a long and fulfilling career employed by Stone Container, and later as a Store Clerk at Price Chopper until his...
Keith Thomas Lawson
Jan 28, 2026
Keith Thomas Lawson, 59, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on June 24, 1966, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late William and Patricia (Keeley) Lawson.
A man of unwavering dedication, Keith was employed by Blast ALL as a bridge painter, a role...
Jean M. Colleoni
Jan 27, 2026
Jean M. Colleoni, born on February 19, 1948, in Torrington, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at Hartford Hospital. She was the beloved daughter of the late Luke and Mary (Colangelo) Colleoni.
Jean was generous, loving and found joy in spending time with her family and her cats. She loved the UConn Husky Girls, shopping, traveling and experiencing new...
Nelly Wilbur
Jan 27, 2026
Nelly (Rinaldi) Wilbur, 80, of Torrington, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Born on November 14, 1945, in Pontelandolfo, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Verrone) Rinaldi. Nelly and her family immigrated to the United States in...
Thomas Fragale
Jan 23, 2026
Tom Fragale, 83, passed away Friday January 23, 2026, at his home in Broaddus, TX. He is the widower of Claudette (Asselin) Fragale. They shared 45 years together until her passing April 10, 2012.
Born in Winsted, Connecticut, Tom was the son of Joseph Enio Fragale and Olga Rita Teddick. He grew up in Winsted attending St Anthony's Elementary and graduating...
Marion A. Marola
Jan 22, 2026
Marion Ann (Nadaskay) Marola, 96, of Litchfield, CT, passed away on January 22, 2026, at Hartford Hospital, with her family by her side. Born on July 12, 1929, in Torrington, Connecticut, Marion was the daughter of the late Anthony and Emelia (Thierry) Nadaskay.
Together with her husband, the late Ernest F. Marola, she co-owned and operated Marola Motor Sales, a business...
David Hall
Jan 6, 2026
David Hall, 46, of Attleboro, MA, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2026, as a result of an automobile accident.
David was born March 16, 1979, in Torrington, CT, the son of Dahlia (Hudson) and John Tumavicus. He was employed by Berkshire Sterile Mfg. as a Computer Programmer. David loved to snowboard, always traveling, and in recent years, traveling with his...
Elaine A. Turri
Jan 6, 2026
Elaine A. Turri, a beloved member of the Torrington community, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. Born and raised in Torrington, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Aline (Mougenot) Waltos.
A proud graduate of Torrington High School, Elaine went on to dedicate a significant portion of her career to the UCONN Health Center of Farmington.
Elaine is survived...
Edward "Rick" Macsata
Jan 6, 2026
On January 6th, 2026, Edward Macsata hit his apex of the surly bounds of Earth, most likely straddling his 2006 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, listening to Waylon Jennings’ Good Hearted Woman. A lifelong resident of Torrington, Connecticut, he was known to those who knew and loved him as Rick, and they undoubtedly appreciated his unmatched precision with a measuring tape or...