Dec 14, 2022

Nancy L. (Hamlin) Rakyta, 83, of New Hartford, CT, passed away December 14, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of Robert Rakyta.

Nancy was born December 19, 1938, in New York City.  She owned and operated a children’s day care for many years.

In addition to her husband, Robert, she is survived...

Dec 14, 2022

Nancy E. (Pearson) Killiany, 83, of Torrington, CT, passed away attended by family, Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Hartford Hospital.

Nancy was born May 28, 1939, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Everett and Pearl (Hale) Pearson and was preceded in death by two brothers, William Fuller and Robert Fuller: and one sister, Carol Wilcox....

Dec 13, 2022

Mario J. Balestro, 86, of Torrington, CT passed away December 13, 2022.

Mario was born March 11, 1936, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Angelo and Grace (Albino) Balestro.  He honorably served his country with the US Air Force.  A mechanic by trade, Mario enjoyed fixing and repairing all things … he was known as...

Dec 13, 2022

Gladys (Crovo) Martinotti, 85, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of Robert Martinotti for 64 years.

Gladys was born June 13, 1937, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Armand and Delia (Minetto) Crovo.  A graduate of Torrington High School and the New Britain School of Nursing, she...

Dec 9, 2022

Rosalie (Starnes) Piontkewicz, beloved wife of 65 years to Charles Piontkewicz, passed away on Friday (December 9, 2022) at her home with her family by her side.

Rosalie was born in Kermit, TX, on June 28, 1938, and was a daughter of the late Walter and Frances (Mooney) Starnes. Rosalie's strength and courage carried her through years...

Dec 6, 2022

Carol (McKenna) Renzullo, 75, of Goshen, CT, peacefully passed away on December 6, 2022, at John Dempsey Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of Anthony “Tony” Renzullo for 50 years.

Carol was born February 22, 1947, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mae (Hammel) McKenna.  She, along with her husband Tony, owned Carbone’s...

Dec 2, 2022

Francis “Frank” J. Tavano, 74, of New Hartford, CT, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022. He was the husband of Toni (Tartaglino) Tavano.

Frank was born June 19, 1948, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late John B. and Lena R. (DiDominzio) Tavano. He graduated from Torrington High School, Class of 1966, after which he entered...

Dec 2, 2022

Dr. Thomas Henry Birney D.D.S., loving and devoted father, passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Ana, California at 90 years of age on December 2, 2022. Thomas was born and raised in Torrington, CT, and went to the University of Southern California for undergraduate studies. He subsequently attended the University of Maryland Dental school as did his...

Nov 30, 2022

Barbara A. (Graziani) Holmes, 79, of Riverton, CT, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Geer Nursing Facility.  She was the wife of the late Peter U. Holmes, Sr.

Barbara was born June 29, 1943, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of Roland and Mary (DeFranceschi) Graziani.  She was employed by Bureau of Education and Services...

Nov 26, 2022

Matthew J. Lombard, 42, of Northfield, CT, unexpectedly passed away November 26, 2022.

He was an auto technician, employed by P. C. Repair.

Matthew was born March 8, 1980, in Hartford, CT, the son of Thomas and Shelley (LaClair) Lombard of Torrington, CT; In addition to his parents, he leaves, his fiancée Dawn Hughes of...

Nov 25, 2022

Roger E. Broggi, 84, of Torrington, CT peacefully passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Litchfield Woods. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Fracasso Broggi, on November 4, 2022.  Roger was the son of the late Vittore and Adriana Panicci Broggi.  Roger is survived by a sister, Judith B. LeSage, a nephew, Victor (Kelly)LeSage, two...

Nov 23, 2022

On the evening of November 23rd Annette K. Caputi passed peacefully in her sleep.  She was the wife of the late Nicholas D. Caputi.  She was born in 1929, the daughter of the late Aurelia Killiany.

She was an avid card player, enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, playing Rummi-cube, and loved to travel.  The life-long Torrington resident...

Nov 22, 2022

Joan M. Newton was born on November 14, 1932, in Waterbury, CT, and passed away on November 22, 2022, in Torrington, CT, at the age of 90 years and 8 days.  She was the oldest of four children born to the late Charles and Ethel (Nurenberg) Maloney and was raised in Wolcott, CT.

Joan started her working...

Nov 19, 2022

Mary T. (Frighetti) Balsamo, 93, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Valerie Manor.  She was the wife of the late Anthony Balsamo.

Mary was born May 27, 1929, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Koczur) Frighetti.  She was employed by P. T. C. Aerospace for 27 years, until...

Nov 17, 2022

John David Ward, Sr. (Dave), passed away peacefully at his home in Torrington, CT, at the age of 75.

Dave grew up in Raytown, MO, the only child of John and Ruth Ward.  He is survived by his wife, Patricia, his daughter Kaye of Greensboro, NC, son John David Jr. of New Hartford, CT, granddaughter Kathryn and...

Nov 13, 2022

Aurora (DiBernardi) Sokolik, 99, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2022, under Valerie Manor hospice care. She was the wife of the late Edward F. Sokolik, with whom she was married for 63 years and together they created a wonderful family. Aurora (Mom, Nonni) was born on September 25, 1923, in Renton, PA, shortly after...

Nov 4, 2022

Rita (Fracasso) Broggi, 79, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She is survived by Roger Broggi, her beloved husband of 57 years.

Rita was born November 8, 1942, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Isadore “Sunshine” and Camilla (Radocchio) Fracasso.  She was a proud graduate of The...

Nov 1, 2022

Anthony G. Gioia Sr., 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away November 1, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the devoted husband of the late Bernice (Rogozinski) Gioia.

Tony was born October 8, 1931, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late James and Rose (Famiglietti) Gioia. He served his country with the US Navy, during the...

Oct 30, 2022

Anna Rose Torsiello, 95, was born on December 25th, 1926.  Anna, daughter of Santino and Margaret Ossola passed away on October 30th, 2022.  Anna was the devoted wife of 64 wedded years to the late Chester S. Torsiello. The cherished mother of Richard Torsiello and mother-in-law to his wife Vicki J. Torsiello; grandmother and now guardian angel of her...

Oct 30, 2022

David R. Kratzer, 63, of Torrington, CT, passed away suddenly on October 30, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of Ann (Canales) Kratzer.

David was born January 4, 1959, in New Brunswick, NJ, the son of Larry D. Kratzer of Pittsburgh, PA, and of the late Delores (Krieg) Kratzer.  David was employed by Wittmann Battenfield, Inc. as...