Feb 7, 2022

James T. Shupenis, 75 of San Jose, CA and Henderson, NV passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2022.  Born in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of the late Joseph Shupenis and Anna Kacergius.

Jim left CT to join the United States Air Force.  This experience ignited a passion for world travel that never waned.  California became...

Feb 3, 2022

Mary (Giramonti) Locche, 83, of Pawcatuck, CT, formerly of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022.  She was the wife of the late James Locche.

Mary was born April 29, 1938, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Eugene and Carmella (Savanella) Giramonti.

Devoted to her family, she was a phenomenal cook and...

Feb 3, 2022

Angelo Silano, 82, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of Mireille (Noujaim) Silano.

Angelo was born July 11, 1939, in Villa Nova, Di Batista, Italy, the son of the late Giovanni and Rosina (Iorizzo) Silano.  He owned and operated the Swiss Laboratory until his retirement.

In addition...

Feb 1, 2022

Frances Adele (Beechinor) Staire, 85, passed away on February 1, 2022.  She was the loving wife of Arnold W. Staire of Torrington, CT for 50 years.

Mrs. Staire was born on March 11, 1936, to the late Clifford P. and Frances A. (Woodward) Beechinor.  She was the great-great-great granddaughter of Dr. Samuel Woodward who settled in Torringford...

Jan 30, 2022

Wayne A. Rae, Jr., 45, of Waterbury, CT, passed away January 30, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital.  He was the husband of Loreville (Francia) Rae.

Wayne was born September 22, 1976, in Torrington, CT, the son of the Mary (Torlai) Rae and of the late Wayne Rae, Sr.  He was self-employed.  He enjoyed scuba diving, beaches, swimming,...

Jan 26, 2022

Peter E. Kowalski, 80, of Walhalla, SC, and formerly of Sandy Hook, CT, passed away January 26, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Blanche (Kulikowski) Kowalski.

Peter was born June 7, 1941, in Derby, CT, the son of the late Edward and Jennie (Rzasa) Kowalski. A plumber by trade, he owned and operated Kowalski Plumbing. He...

Jan 26, 2022

Andre’ Lester LaRochelle, beloved husband of Barbara (LaMonica) LaRochelle of Burlington, CT, passed away on January 26, 2022.

Born on February 2, 1937, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, he was the son of the late Raymond and Leanna (LeBlanc) LaRochelle. Early the family lived in Frog Hollow, involved in St. Anne’s Church and the Parochial Grammar...

Jan 25, 2022

Paul J. Arezzini, 72, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at his home.

Born May 21, 1949, in Torrington, CT, he was the son of Yolanda (Andrighetti) Arizzini and of the late Nello Arezzini.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Peter Arezzini.

Funeral services will...

Jan 25, 2022

Genevieve “Genia” Bobinski, age 98 of Torrington, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Edward Bobinski, married for 60 years.

Genia was born February 21, 1923, in Stamford, CT, daughter of the late John and Sophie (Wilk) Augustyn. She was a graduate of...

Jan 23, 2022

Daniel J. Gerardi, 92, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away at his home on Sunday, January 23, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Joanne (Ammirato) Gerardi for 51 years.

Dan was born January 10, 1930, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Leonard and Angelina  Gerardi. He served his country with the...

Jan 22, 2022

Alma (Cremasco) Peveri, 76, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Valerie Manor.  She was the wife of the late Joseph Peveri.

Alma was born June 27, 1945, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Silvio and Catherine (Albreada) Cremasco.  She was self-employed and worked with private duty home care.  She devoted...

Jan 21, 2022

J. Edward DeLisle, 79, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Friday, January 21, 2022.  He was the husband of Karen (Gay) DeLisle for ​55 years.

Mr. DeLisle was born in Waterbury, CT, on February 18, 1942, the son of the late Jean B. and Angeline (Roy) DeLisle.  He attended Litchfield High School.  After serving two years in...

Jan 21, 2022

Liberato Parente, 92, of Torrington, CT passed away Friday, January 21, 2022.

Liberato was born March 7, 1929, in Cerreto Sannita, Italy.  He was the son of the late Angelo Antonio Parente and Filomena (Guerrera) Parente.  He was predeceased by siblings Antoinette Rubano, Michalina Rubano, Gelsomina Rubano and Antonio Viscariello. Liberato was employed by the Torrington Company...

Jan 18, 2022

Catherine (Velten) Minnerly, 102, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Valerie Manor.  She was the wife of the late Howard J. Minnerly, Sr.

Mrs. Minnerly was born April 7, 1919, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Henry and Christina (Schmidt) Velten.

She was a devoted homemaker to her...

Jan 17, 2022

Shirley A. (Sabia) Middlebrook, 85, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at John Dempsey Medical Center.  She was the wife of the late Alfred E. Middlebrook, Sr.

Shirley was born August 20, 1936, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (LoRusso) Sabia.  She was employed by J. C. Penney...

Jan 16, 2022

Carol (Sarri) Copertino, 76, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Hartford Hospital. She was the beloved wife of John Copertino.

Carol was born March 10, 1945, in Morris, CT, the daughter of the late Emil and Shirley (Bannon) Sarri. She worked as a waitress for most of her life, her known waitress...

Jan 15, 2022

Thomas Joseph Locascio passed away on January 15, 2022, at the age of 26.

Tommy was born January 6, 1996, in Farmington, CT.  The son of Julie A. Ferrecchia and her husband Mark of Harwinton, CT and Joseph H. Locascio and his wife Allison of Winsted, CT

Tommy was predeceased by his identical twin brother...

Jan 15, 2022

Michael Francis Gauthier passed away peacefully on January 15, 2022, surrounded by family.  He was born in Torrington, CT on December 31, 1961 to Marcia (Guildford) and the late Francis Gauthier. He went to Oliver Wolcott Technical School where he graduated as a machinist.  Mike went on to work at Rocket Motors in Torrington, and owned his own auto...

Jan 15, 2022

Giovanni Fappiano, 80, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Angela (Romano) Fappiano.

Giovanni was born August 4, 1941, in Benevento, Italy, the son of the late Alfredo and Addolorata (Rubano) Fappiano.  He was employed by Stone Container as a Machine Operator until...

Jan 13, 2022

Janet (Dolan) Wright, 82, of Avon, CT, formerly of Torrington, CT, died January 13, 2022.

Janet was born July 27, 1939, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Paul and Elise (Foglia) Dolan. She was the Director of Samaritan Help Line. She loved all animals.  She enjoyed watching the birds from her kitchen window and rescued...