May 22, 2021

Richard Anderson Regner, 91, of Torrington, CT, beloved husband of 68 years to Antoinette Regner passed away peacefully on May 22, 2021 at Valerie Manor in Torrington, CT.

Born August 18, 1929 in Danbury, CT he was the son of Carl and Gladys Anderson Regner. Richard was predeceased by his wife Antoinette, brothers Bob and Carl, sister-in-law...

May 21, 2021

Our beloved Robyn Ann Macsata of Torrington, CT unexpectedly passed at her home at the young age of 50 in Washington, DC on May 21, 2021. Robyn was a highly accomplished vascular surgeon, teacher, mentor and a dear friend to many. Her infectious laughter and love of life brought joy to everyone around her, putting smiles on their faces....

May 20, 2021

Madeline (Marino) LaGanga, 85, of Litchfield, CT, peacefully passed away at the home of her daughter, Rose, on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Madeline was born June 30, 1935, in Winsted, CT, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Scifo) Marino. She met the love of her life, the late Michael LaGanga while waitressing at her brother Concetto’s restaurant....

May 11, 2021

Joseph ‘John’ Torlai, 95, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Margaret “Peggy” (Coveney) Torlai, and of the late Mary (Brower) Torlai.

John was born June 23, 1925, in Fosciandora, Province of Lucca, Italy, son of the late Amadeo and Josephine (Bonugli) Torlai.  He...

May 11, 2021

Dr. George Thomas Carofino, 77, of Litchfield, peacefully slipped away on May 11, 2021 in the embrace of his wife and surrounded by his loving family. George was born in Meriden, CT on May 31, 1943, the son of the late George Raymond Carofino and the late Anita (Rinaldini) Carofino.

George graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School...

May 10, 2021

Carmen N. (Colaciello) Trobel, 96, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away at her residence on Monday, May 10, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Charles Trobel.

Carmen was born September 11, 1924, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Alexander and Adeline (Baldoni) Colaciello.  She was employed by the Torrington Company as an Inspector...

May 8, 2021

Dolores (Markevich) Finnie, 93, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Hartford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Dr. Jerold M. Finnie.

Dolores was born March 17, 1928, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Anthony C. and Bernice (Daraskevich) Markevicius.  She worked with her husband as a Registered Nurse...

May 7, 2021

Mrs. Gerald Rubens (Barbara), 89, passed away peacefully in her Boynton Beach home on May 7th, 2021.

She was born in Springfield, Mass and was a longtime resident of Torrington, CT. She was the dearest daughter of the late Mark Rice and Janet Gordon, beloved wife of the late Gerald Rubens, and loving mother of her late...

May 7, 2021

Raymond Carmignani, 95, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of the late Jenny (Pietrafesa) Carmignani.

Raymond was born April 9, 1926, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Olinto and Maria (Casini) Carmignani.  He served his country with the U.S. Army.  He...

Apr 28, 2021

Joseph V. Cianciolo, 79, of Torrington, CT, went home to heaven on April 28, 2021.

POP served in the navy as part of the SeaBees MCB-7 During The Cuban Missile Crisis in Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba. He also served faithfully as part of the Torrington Honor Guard.  As he served at other’s funerals for so many...

Apr 24, 2021

James P. Benedetto, 90, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday, April 24, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Rosalyn J. (Raduzzo) Benedetto for 67 years.

He was born April 21, 1931, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Corlatti) Benedetto. He served his...

Apr 24, 2021

Josephine V. (Fucci) Dellamarggio, 99, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Litchfield Woods. She was the wife of the late Andrew J. Dellamarggio.

Josephine was born October 10, 1921, in Bridgeport, CT, the daughter of the late Frank and Speranza (Masucci) Fucci. She was employed by Reeds Department Store.

She is...

Apr 23, 2021

Anne "Nancy" (Travers) Skinner passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021, at Keystone Place at Newbury Brook in Torrington the beloved wife of Robert "Bob" Skinner for 61 years.  She was born at home in New Britain on August 11, 1934, the second daughter of the late Howard M. and Helen (Heath) Travers.

She was educated in...

Apr 18, 2021

Phyllis (Geremia) Dinda, 61 years old, of Torrington, CT, adored wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was the wife of James Dinda of Torrington, CT.

Phyllis was the daughter of Lorenzo Geremia of Berlin, CT, and of the late...

Apr 16, 2021

Autilia Persechino, 94, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Fiorello Persechino.

Tillie was born November 19, 1926, in Sant’Apollinare, Italy, daughter of the late Raffaele and Anna Persechino.  She was employed by the Torrington Company for 33...

Apr 14, 2021

Maria Cristina Rodriguez, 70, of Torrington, CT, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Nelson Rodriguez.

Maria was born April 11, 1951, in Cabral Baraona, Dominican Republic, the daughter of the late Americo and Carolina (Santana) Ferrera.

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

Apr 8, 2021

Brian F. Cavanagh, 45, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Waterbury Hospital with his family by his side.

Brian was born June 19, 1975, in Rockville Centre, NY, and was raised in Torrington.  Brian faced his illnesses with enormous courage and a religious faith that brought strength to his parents, Irene...

Apr 2, 2021

On Good Friday, April 2, Chris Kamens, 43, from Norfolk, left this world and started his new peaceful, pain free journey as “Christina” with his angels in heaven where there is no prejudice and only love and acceptance for who you are. Chris fought to the end a very aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but lost the battle with his mom...

Mar 25, 2021

Ruth M. (Falk) Franks, 82, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital with her family by her side.  She was the wife of the late Leonard P. Franks.

Ruth was born February 24, 1939, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (Perise) Falk.  She was...

Mar 21, 2021

Herbert H. Case, 75, of New Hartford, Connecticut, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington, Connecticut.

Herbert was born May 6, 1945, in New Hartford, Connecticut, the son of the late Herbert J. and Bertha (Yahne) Case. He served his country in the United States Army in the Vietnam War,...