Apr 16, 2020

Benita A. (Pozniak) Serota, 68, of Harwinton, CT passed away April 16, 2020.  She was the wife of  Stephen Serota.  Benita was born November 16, 1951, in Torrington, CT.  She was the daughter of Benedict and Josephine  (Wysocki) Pozniak.  In addition to her husband Steve, she is survived by one brother, Benedict Pozniak of Litchfield, CT and one sister,...

Apr 14, 2020

Francis J. Ladona, Jr., 74, of Torrington, CT, passed away April 14, 2020, at his home of natural causes.  He was the beloved husband of Donna (Frano) Ladona.

Frank was born October 10, 1945, in New Haven, CT, son of the late Helen (Stiber) and Francis J. Ladona, Sr.   He was employed by Franklin Products as a...

Apr 13, 2020

Edward J. Ryan, Jr., of Torrington, CT, died on April 13, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19.

Ed was born on March 31, 1941, in Torrington Connecticut, the son of Edward J. Ryan, Sr. and Margaret Nora (Murphy) Ryan. His genealogy goes back to Tipperary and Clare.

A graduate of Torrington High School Class of...

Apr 13, 2020

Gina Lavieri, 74, of Torrington, CT, died April 13, 2020, at Litchfield Woods.

Gina as born March 30, 1946, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Cicalese) Lavieri.  She graduated from the Torrington High School Class of 1964.  She was employed by Travelers Insurance and Commercial Sewing.

She enjoyed Opera and...

Apr 10, 2020

Andrew J. Chupka, Jr., 82, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 10, 2020 of natural causes.  He was the beloved husband of Janice (Peveri) Chupka who was the love of his life through 58 years of marriage.

Andy was born October 4, 1937 in Torrington, CT, the son of the late...

Apr 9, 2020

Mary J. (Lecchi) Ohotnicky, 96, of Oakville, CT, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Frank R. Ohotnicky.

Mary was born May 25, 1923, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Kovach) Lecchi.  She served her country with the US Army, as a Second...

Apr 8, 2020

Irma (Lovato) Pollack, 81, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at her home with her son by her side.  She was the wife of the late Ernest Pollack.

Irma was born March 11, 1939, in Newark, NJ, daughter of the late Angelo and Rose (Albreada) Lovato.  Throughout her life, she was a dedicated...

Apr 7, 2020

Paul F. Julian, 89, of Winsted, CT, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital from natural causes.

Paul was born April 13, 1930, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Lawrence and Lavina (Cadrain) Julian.  He was employed by Dano Electric as a Foreman.

An avid golfer, Paul enjoyed...

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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