May 18, 2023

Gary Robert Parker was born at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington on November 18, 1936, to Albert C. Parker and Dorothy A. Parker.  He was raised in Torrington and graduated from Torrington High School in 1954.  After graduation from high school, Gary joined the U. S. Navy in August 1954.

Gary passed away peacefully after a long...

May 14, 2023

Posted by: Tess Crosby

On Sunday, May 14th, 2023, Bonnie Lou Johnson Herrick Mazzarella passed from this life. A longtime resident of Torrington CT she was born August 8th, 1942, in Ellsworth ME to Bernard and Florence Johnson. She grew up in Southwest Harbor ME with her younger sister Beverly where she met her first husband, Paul...

May 11, 2023

Carmine Conti, 84, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 11, 2023 surrounded by family and friends at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Teresa (Cazzola) Conti.  Carmine was a dedicated husband, father and friend.

Carmine was born on November 28, 1938 in Torrington, CT, the son of the...

May 8, 2023

William T. Grieco, 99, of Torrington, Ct passed away at home after a long journey of hospice care. Bill was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years, Jean (Dabkowski) Grieco and daughter Vanessa Ann Grieco. He is survived by his daughter Gail and her husband Ronald Talbot of Florida. Bill is also survived by two grandsons, Steven Talbot,...

May 7, 2023

Rose Marie (Alderuccio) Eanniello, 87, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at The Cottage at Litchfield Hills.

Rose was born September 8, 1935, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Carmelo and Carmela (Romano) Alderuccio.  She was an Account Representative employed by CBT for more than twenty years, and later retired from...

May 7, 2023

Frank J. Giordano, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family May 7, 2023 at his son’s home in Winchester Center, CT.

He was born in Torrington, May 9, 1929 to Joseph and Anna (DeDominics) Giordano.

Frank is survived by sons, Gary (Sherie) of Winchester Center, Joseph (Debbie) of Torrington and Lynn, widow of...

Apr 24, 2023

Monk Daniel E. Marshall, Jr., 79, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away April 24, 2023, at Litchfield Woods.  Dan was born June 17, 1943, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Daniel E. and Helen (Smigel) Marshall.

Dan served his country with the US Army, and later professed to The Holy Trinity Monastery where he served...

Apr 22, 2023

Morse A. Galitello, 92, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away in the presence of his five children on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Trude (Volland) Galitello.

Morse was born September 10, 1930, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Michael and Philomena (Amicone) Galitello.  He served...

Apr 21, 2023

Jeanette E. Novicky, 96, of Harwinton, CT passed away on April 21, 2023 after a brief illness.  She was born in Johnson City, New York on December 17, 1926, the only daughter in a family with seven brothers.  She was married to Ladislav Novicky for 60 years.

She relocated to Harwinton, CT in 2009 and became involved...

Apr 17, 2023

Catherine J. (Grogan) Martin, 61, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of Robert Martin.

Catherine was born April 14, 1962, in Binghamton, NY, the daughter of the late William and Melva (Burgan) Grogan.

When her son was born, Cathy chose to become a...

Apr 16, 2023

On April 16, 2023, Michael Vincent Murphy, my husband and soulmate, loyal friend, caregiver to many, passed away after a brief illness. The sadness and grief will be with us forever.

He leaves to grieve for him his wife Maureen Carrigan Murphy (Renie), one brother, four sisters and three brothers-in-law, many nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased...

Apr 16, 2023

Carole Neag (Vestali / Hogan), 80, peacefully passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, surrounded by family at her home in Goshen, Connecticut.  Carole was born in Torrington and was the daughter of the late John and Olympia (Cantadore) Vestali. She was predeceased by her first husband, David P. Hogan and her second husband Raymond Neag.  Carole leaves behind her...

Apr 14, 2023

Lena P. (Sartiani) Teti, 97, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, at Litchfield Woods.  She was the wife of the late Mario Teti and former wife of the late Aminio "Midge" Urezzio.

Lena was born May 3, 1925, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Luigi and Ersilia (Frezzotti) Sartiani.   She enjoyed...

Apr 12, 2023

Apollo Garcia,  five month old son of Phillips Garcia and Layla Decker, passed away on April 12, 2023, at CCMC.

His life touched countless hearts as he fought his many health battles.  Apollo was loved.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Cook Funeral Home. 82 Litchfield St.,...

Apr 5, 2023

Louis James Venezia Jr. passed away on April 5, 2023, at Valerie Manor Care Center of natural causes.

He was born in Winsted on October 25, 1935, to Louis and Jeanette (Colavecchio)Venezia. He was husband to Mary Russell (Starks) Venezia who predeceased him in 1997. He leaves behind his brothers, James of Illinois, Frank of Boulder CO,...

Apr 3, 2023

Doris J. (Dalla Valle) Geer, 95, of Colebrook, CT, peacefully passed away at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital on April 3, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Roger Geer.

Doris was born March 18, 1928, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Sutowski) Dalla Valle.

She enjoyed playing bingo, making jigsaw...

Mar 30, 2023

Dr. Harry C. Briggs, 94, distinguished physician, dedicated teacher and loving patriarch of the Briggs family, passed away peacefully at home in Winsted on Thursday, March 30. Dr. Briggs lived a very long and fulfilling life of selfless devotion to his family and the community.

Harry Caldwell Briggs was born in Hartford, Connecticut on January 31, 1929....

Mar 25, 2023

Enjoyed spending time with family.

Gina (Bonetti) Masciarelli, 88, of Torrington, CT, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital after a short illness.  She was the wife of 67 years of Daniel Masciarelli.

Gina was born in Torrington, CT on January 14, 1935, daughter of the late...

Mar 24, 2023

John August, 57, of Watertown, CT, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023.

John was born June 12, 1965, in Winsted, CT, the son of the late John August, Sr. and of the late Virginia (Nettleton) Lawrence.

John was a man of many skills besides being a mason by trade.

He is survived by...

Mar 18, 2023

Theodora R. Bechard, 82, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at John Dempsey Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of Gill Bechard.

Theodora was born January 21, 1941, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Theodore and Joanna (Ricciardone) Alibozek.  She was employed as a secretary by the Visiting Nurse Association. Thea...