Apr 24, 2024

With great sorrow we announce that Brian C. Nickerson, 71, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford with his family by his side.

            Brian was born December 10, 1952, in Torrington, Connecticut to Charles and Colleen Connelly Nickerson. He graduated UVM with a BS in Engineering in 1976 and went on to expand the business...

Apr 13, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Cianciolo (81) passed away peacefully on Saturday April 13th, 2024. Mom, Pat, Mrs. C, Grandma Pat and Auntie Pat as everyone affectionally called her was born in Waterbury CT in 1942 to Peter and Santina (Ragaglia) Guarino. She was married to her husband Joe Cianciolo of over 50 years, who she has been reunited with today in glory.

Pat...

Apr 11, 2024

On April 11, 2024, Armand Maniccia Sr., husband of the late Romilda (Cesaro) Maniccia, passed away in the comfort of his home at the age of 96. He was the sixth child born to Italian immigrants Tulio and Giovannina (DiCicco) Maniccia on December 17, 1927, in the family home in Torrington. Armand attended the Burrville school in times when children...

Apr 9, 2024

Carl R. Johnson, 71, of Rocky Hill passed away unexpectedly on April 09, 2024.

Carl was born in Bristol, and attended Bristol Central High School before enlisting in the Navy. He reached the rank of BT3 and was awarded the National Defense, National Intelligence, Vietnam Service Medals as well as many commendations for his service for his country. He deployed on...

Mar 30, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jimmy) Nickerson, a cherished member of the Torrington community, who left us peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness on March 30, 2024.  Born on January 31, 1951, in Torrington, James was the beloved son of Charles Nickerson and Colleen (Connolly) Nickerson.  He lived a...

Mar 26, 2024

Loda Sheehan, of Harwinton, passed away on March 26, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, surrounded by her family. 

Loda was born November 27, 1939, in Southbridge, MA, to John and Mary (Zamora) Slota. Loda graduated from Mary E. Wells High School in Southbridge in 1957.

Loda married John "Jack" Sheehan of Southbridge on September 1, 1962. They moved to Torrington in 1965,...

Mar 25, 2024

On March 25, 2024, our beloved, George F. Molitor, Jr., born September 17, 1937, passed away peacefully after a heroic battle with cancer.

George was a proud graduate of Oliver Wolcott Technical School, where he earned top honors in the carpentry program. It was then that his long and successful career, spanning over 50 years, began. Upon graduating, George started working...

Mar 23, 2024

Deirdre Conception (Gordon) Ivain, of Torrington CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 23, 2024.  She was born in Mohill Village, County Leitrim, Ireland on December 7, 1932, the daughter of Thomas & Margaret Reynolds Gordon to a large family.  

She was educated at Mercy Convent, Mohill, Loreto Convent, Kilkenny, and the London School of Nursing in London England.  Growing...

Mar 20, 2024

Diane Elizabeth Randall, 76, passed away on March 20, 2024, at her home in Torrington after a brief illness. She was born on January 2, 1948, in Torrington, daughter of Alice (Perkins) and Stanley Randall. She is survived by her sister Donna (Randall) Fillie and her husband Robert S., niece Michelle Carpenter and her son Dale Carpenter all of Torrington,...

Mar 17, 2024

Born October 21, 1952, in Hartford, CT, Robert A. Rizzo peacefully passed surrounded by family on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the age of 71. Robert was the beloved husband of Deborah (Kerr) Rizzo. He loved NW CT and lived most of his life in Torrington and Harwinton. Bob’s younger days were filled with cars and bowling. He spent hours perfecting...

Mar 13, 2024

George A. English, 86, of Torrington, CT, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mary (Blandino) English. George was born June 18, 1937 in Winsted, CT, son of the late James and Sarah (Cannavo) English.

George graduated from The Gilbert School and joined the U.S. Naval Reserve. Upon his...

Mar 9, 2024

Everett F. Spiegelhalter, Jr., 80, of Guilford, CT, formerly of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marguerite (Colleoni) Spiegelhalter for 59 years.

Everett was born August 27, 1943, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Everett F. and Elizabeth (Czapor) Spiegelhalter. He was...

Mar 9, 2024

Doris M. (Degenais) Graziani, 98, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 9th at her home.  She was the wife of the late Peter M. Graziani.

Doris was born August 1, 1925, in Lowell, MA, the daughter of the late Henry and Antoinette (Barth) (DePermentier) Dagenais.  She was employed by Hotchkiss Brothers, retiring in 1979. ...

Mar 5, 2024

Irene (Greene) Knapp, 63, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Tuesday March 5, 2024, at her home. She was the wife of the late Raymond J. Knapp, Sr.

Irene was born December 17, 1960, in Biddeford, ME, the daughter of the late Harry Boyajain and Rita (Houle) Greene and Ray Greene. She was employed by the Adams...

Feb 27, 2024

Stanislaw (Stan) Levicki, 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  He was the husband of the late Philomena (Notte) Levicki.

Stan was born February 7, 1933, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Stopski) Levicki.  He served his country with the U.S. Army Honorably Discharged in...

Feb 27, 2024

Reinhold (Reiny) Emile Pfeffer, 91, of Harwinton, CT, passed away on February 27, 2024.  He was the loving husband of Carol (Roman) Pfeffer.

Reinhold was born on December 4, 1932, in Torrington, CT.  Before his retirement, he worked as a CAD Operator and Draftsman for 45 years at the Torrington Company.

He leaves behind a...

Feb 25, 2024

Belinda (Gatta) Melaragno, 93, of Torrington, CT, died Sunday, February 25, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.   She was the wife of the late Umberto Melaragno.

Belinda was born October 26, 1930, in Villa San Michele, Italy, the daughter of the late Domenicontonio and Maria (Lombardi) Melaragno.  She was employed by the Timex...

Feb 22, 2024

Alma (Formaggioni) Vaill, 87, of Torrington, passed away on February 22, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Derwin S. Vaill, to whom she was married to just days shy of 67 years. She was his full-time caregiver for the last two years of his life.

Alma was born October 18, 1936,...

Feb 13, 2024

John Joseph Marchetti passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on February 13, 2024. John was born on August 1, 1947. He was the son of the late Vero and Vera (Silano) Marchetti. He was the devoted husband of Margaret (Kelly) (Laroche) Marchetti for 57 years. They were high school sweethearts.

In...

Feb 8, 2024

Lorraine Maryanne (Albino) Gardinello, age 74, of Torrington CT, wife of Michael Gardinello, entered peaceful rest at UConn John Dempsey Hospital on February 8, 2024.

Lorraine was born in Waterbury CT on January 25, 1950, to the late Nicholas and Gertrude (Falk) Albino Jr. She graduated from Crosby High School and received an associate degree from Mattatuck...