2021

George Borkowski and Helen Urda met in the X-Ray Department darkroom at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, where they were employed as X-ray technicians. A few “GI series” procedures later, and with little regard for the flood of 1955, they were married in September, one month after Connecticut’s greatest natural disaster. Why stop now? They ran away to Windsor...

2021

Karen K. (Sohocki) Tedesco, 71, of Winsted, Connecticut, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Valerie Manor in Torrington, Connecticut.

Karen was born September 2, 1949, in Torrington, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Stanley and Katherine (Kozlak) Sohocki. She recently worked in the floral department of Big Y in Torrington, and was employed for...

Dec 29, 2020

Richard Wayne Johnson passed away, age 90, in New Britain, Connecticut, on Tuesday, 2020 December 29. He was an author, editor, museum official in the numismatic field; author, cataloger, medal publisher in the medallic field. He wrote under the name D. Wayne Johnson for serious material, and under Dick Johnson for brief items (such as E-Sylum, a weekly internet...

Dec 28, 2020

Leno S. Trivella, 97, peacefully passed away on December 28th, 2020, at his home in Torrington, CT. He was the beloved husband of the late Lillian (Zemchak) Trivella for 63 years.

Born in Torrington on March 10th, 1923, he was the son of the late Angelo and Brigida (Celadon) Trivella. He served in the Army of the...

Dec 26, 2020

Robert Taddei, 87, passed away on December 26, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Stella (Raduzzo) Taddei.

Born in Torrington, Connecticut on August  7, 1933, he was the son of the late Waldo and Noel (Whitney) Taddei.  He was employed as a machine operator at O&G Industries of Connecticut and Toce Brothers...

Dec 25, 2020

Michael T. Beechinor, 58, passed away on December 25th, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital after losing a two month battle with COVID-19. He was the beloved husband of Gina (Falzone) Beechinor of 33 years. In addition to his wife Gina, he is survived by his son, Seth Beechinor, his daughter, Vashe Beechinor, both of Harwinton, CT, and his mother...

Dec 24, 2020

Neal E. Yates, 75, of Torrington, CT died peacefully on Christmas Eve at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.

Neal was born June 4, 1945, in New London, Connecticut, youngest son of the late Ernest and Thelma (Busby) Yates.

Raised in his family’s Mystic home adjacent to historic Mystic Seaport, Neal spent his formative years surrounded by early...

Dec 24, 2020

Roger Paskett, 75, of Harwinton, CT, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, December 24, 2020 with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Donna (Anderson) Plaskett for 51 years.

Roger was born November 8, 1945, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Merle and Blanche (Couch) Plaskett. He was employed...

Dec 22, 2020

Warren A. Wood, Jr., (Chipper), 70, passed away on December 22, 2020.

While Chipper resided most recently in Torrington, he grew up in West Cornwall and spent most of his life in the local area.  He was a graduate of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, then served in the Navy on the USS Forrestal during the Vietnam...

Dec 20, 2020

Byron J. Round DDS, 75, of Litchfield, CT, died Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Keystone Place with his wife, Merlene, by his side. He was the beloved husband of Merlene (Sabad) Round.

Byron was born on March 18, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, the oldest of three children born to Byron and Helen (Sima) Round. Byron's family moved...

Dec 12, 2020

Giovanni “John” Lombardi, 94, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at his home. He was the devoted husband of the late Angiolina “Angie” Lombardi for 71 years.

John was born on July 1, 1926, in Villa San Michele, Province of Isernia, Italy, the son of the late Luciano and Maria Lombardi. He...

Dec 9, 2020

We are saddened by the loss of Gary, 67 years young, who was loved by so many. He lived in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania for many years but relocated to Longneck, Delaware last month. He passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in his new home.

Gary was a proud Marine who served in Groton, Connecticut in security services at...

Dec 8, 2020

Daniel R. DiGiovanni, 94, passed away on December 8, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, after a brief illness.

Born in Torrington on October 2, 1926, he was the son of the late Donato and Rosina (Chieffo) DiGiovanni.   He served in the United States Navy during WWII and was employed by Lombard Bros. Transportation Co. for many years.  ...

Dec 7, 2020

Nora M. (O’Leary) Brosnan, 89, of Torrington, CT, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the beloved spouse of Timothy Brosnan for 60 years.

Nora was born June 13, 1931, in Behihane, Castle Cove, Ireland, daughter of the late James and Mary (Sweeney) O’Leary.  After arriving in the U.S. in 1949 she...

Dec 5, 2020

Sharon (Graziani) Te’, 76, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of Joseph S. Te’ for 60 years.

Sharon was born April 25, 1944, in New Haven, CT, the daughter of the late Albert and Laura (Rinaldi) Graziani.  She was a...

Nov 30, 2020

Stephen Matey, Jr., 80, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Monday, November 30, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital after a brief illness with his family by his side.  He was the beloved husband of Marie “Angie” (DeFeo) Matey for 59 years.

Steve was born July 5, 1940, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Bessie (Sedlack)...

Nov 28, 2020

Vincenzo G. Amicone, 77, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Hartford Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Pasqualina (Sirianni) Amicone.

He was born August 28, 1943, in Vastogirardi, Isernia, Italy, the son of the late Nicola and Ida (Spognardi) Amicone.  He was employed by Turner & Seymour until his retirement...

Nov 27, 2020

Anita Alberta Oneglia Torizzo, beloved spouse of 56 years to Ernest Torizzo, peacefully passed away on November 27, 2020. Born in Torrington on February 14, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Virginia and Andrew Oneglia.

Encouraged by her father to study Spanish, she pursued and achieved academic excellence at Torrington High School and throughout her...

Nov 24, 2020

Ms. Annette Marie Lenart, 62, of Hartsville and formerly of Torrington, Connecticut, passed away Tuesday evening, November 24th, 2020, while at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, South Carolina.

The celebration of her life will be held at a future date.

A native of Torrington, Connecticut, Ms. Lenart was a daughter of the late...

Nov 23, 2020

Patricia C. (Conforti) Masucci, 79, of Winsted, CT, peacefully passed away at her home on Monday, November 23, 2020.  She was the wife of Donald Masucci for 55 years.

Patricia was born September 29, 1941, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Smith) Conforti.  She was a Registered Nurse employed by Charlotte Hungerford...