Apr 4, 2020

Bronislaw (Bruno, Bronek) Zajac, age 97, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital following a struggle with acute pneumonia.   He was COVID negative. He was the beloved husband of the late Bronislawa (Bernice) Pernal Zajac.

Born on May 22, 1922, in Milow, Poland, Bronislaw was the son of Marcin...

Mar 25, 2020

Philomena “Phyllis” M. (Cuozzo) Hopkins, 89, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Allan A. Hopkins, Jr.

Phyllis was born July 10, 1930, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Michele and Marietta (Mastrogiovanni) Cuozzo.  She was employed by Brunswick Corporation in the Accounting...

Mar 25, 2020

Dolores (Bruno) Budeit, 90, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, March 25, 2020, after a long battle with end-stage dementia. Dolores was born on Election Day, November 5, 1929 in New Haven, CT, daughter of the late Guido and Rose Bruno.  Her father, Guido, was one of the pastry chefs at Marzullo’s Bakery, formerly of Wooster Street, New Haven.

Mar 18, 2020

Janet J. (Lusa) Barber, 81, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at her residence.

Janet was born August 31, 1938, in Sharon, CT, daughter of the late Mario and Carla (Germano) Lusa.  Janet was devoted to her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren who held a very special place in...

Mar 14, 2020

George K. Wilker, 83, of Litchfield, CT, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of Joan (Counter) Wilker.

George was born March 20, 1936, in Ayer, Massachusetts, son of the late George and Violet (Bennett) Wilker.  He served his country with the U.S. Army Corps, Military Police, and was honorably discharged during March...

Mar 6, 2020

Richard “Butch” Dean, 49, of Torrington, CT passed away March 6, 2020.  He was the husband of the late Susan Smith who preceded him in death in 2004.

Butch was born June 27, 1970, in Torrington, CT. the son of David and Ginger (Kozlowski) Dean.   He graduated from Harwinton Schools and OWTS. He was employed by Colonial...

Mar 3, 2020

August “Jock” T. Giacopini, 87, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at his residence with his wife by his side.   He was the beloved husband of Stacia (Dziekan) Giacopini for 63 years.

Jock was born September 16, 1932, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late August and Mary (Gemignani) Giacopini.  He served...

Feb 29, 2020

Robert L. Giannattasio, 78, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020.

Bobby was born May 4, 1941, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Gabriel and Jennie (Silano) Giannattasio.  He was honorably discharged after serving his country with the US Army during the Vietnam era.  He was employed by Turner and Seymour as a...

Feb 23, 2020

Constance “Connie” P. (Williams) Locascio, 80, of Torrington, CT, formerly of Winsted, CT and Naples, FL, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Wolcott Hall Nursing Center.  She was the beloved wife of Joseph A. Locascio for 58 years.

Connie was born January 17, 1940, in Lowell, MA, daughter of the late Herbert and Antula (Zematis)...

Feb 21, 2020

Arthur B. Stentiford, Jr., 88, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at Litchfield Woods.  He was the beloved husband of Florence (Pulica) Stentiford.

Art was born May 12, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Marie (Benson) and Arthur B. Stentiford, Sr.  He was employed by Seth Thomas Clock Shop in Thomaston until...

Feb 19, 2020

Linda F. Fedor, 80, of Torrington passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 19th in her home. She survived her late husband, Edward Fedor, who passed in 2016, and was mother to Laurie Otis (& husband Brad) and Stephen Fedor (& wife Wendy), and grandmother (“Mimi”) to Brett Otis (& fiancé Gillian), Alyssa Otis (& boyfriend Jimmy), Emmy Fedor, and...

Feb 16, 2020

William S. Rankin II, 57, of Canton, CT, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Sharon Health Center. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Fougner) Rankin.

Bill was born October 18, 1962, in Hartford, CT, the son of the late Bertrand and Beatrice (Kraus) Rankin. He was a mechanic employed by Eddie's Evergreen Mobil.

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Feb 12, 2020

Carmella A. (Carbone) Marino, 89, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.

Carmella was born May 26, 1930, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Michael and Donata (Galgano) Carbone.  She co-owned and operated Marino’s Restaurant in Torrington, CT until 1983.    Along with cooking and baking, she enjoyed writing calligraphy, drawing...

Feb 11, 2020

Domenico Rinaldi, 89, of Torrington, CT, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Litchfield Woods with his loving family by his side.  He was the beloved husband of Nicolina (Addona) Rinaldi for 59 years.

He was born June 4, 1930, in Pontalondolfo Benevento Italy, and a son of the late Domenico and Giuseppina (Perugini) Rinaldi.  He came to...

Feb 8, 2020

Hilda (Tyler) Muldoon, 61, of Torrington, CT, died Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Timothy Muldoon.

Hilda was born September 27, 1958, in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Norman and Sally (Mangiofico) Roberts.  Throughout her life, Hilda was employed by various manufacturing companies.  Hilda was a hardworking...

Jan 31, 2020

Claire (Bayette) Sclafani, 84, of Torrington, CT, passed away January 31, 2020, at Litchfield Woods.  She was the wife of the late Patsy Sclafani.

Claire was born February 6, 1935, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Robert and Mable (Grady) Bayette. She worked at Wolcott Hall for 25 years as a nurses aide.

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Jan 27, 2020

Everett C. Reid, beloved husband of Jean Wylie Reid, died at his home Monday night, January 27, 2020.  Mr. Reid who was 92 years old, was born in Torrington, May 13, 1927, and was the son of the late Joseph and Sarah Hand Reid.

Educated in local schools, Mr. Reid served in the U.S. Navy during World...

Jan 25, 2020

Well, I guess I have moved on! It’s OK, I’ve had a good life. And now I am with my Lord and my loved ones who have already passed on.

I was born on Long Island, and moved to Litchfield in 1955 and joined the First Congregational Church. I was a good girl; my parents (Angus Graham...

Jan 24, 2020

Wayne J. Preira, 68, of Torrington, CT, passed away, Friday, January 24, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of Linda (Marks) Preira 37 years.

Wayne was born March 12, 1951, in Meriden, CT, the son of the late Dominic and Jenny (Viele) Preira.  He served his country with the US Marine Corps.  Among the awards and decorations,...

Jan 23, 2020

Celestina Anna (Orsi) Andrews of Torrington, CT, age 101, went to her eternal rest on January 23, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Arthur Andrews.

Born in Winsted on August 17, 1918, Celestina was the daughter of the late Diego Orsi and Jennie (Carrozzo) Orsi. A resident of Torrington since age 5, she...