Feb 2, 2019

Lorraine Y. (Valliere) Dubreuil, 90, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Valerie Manor.

Born in West Warwick, RI, on August 2, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Aime and Rosanna (Gervais) Dubreuil.  She was a communicant of St. Francis Church.

Ms. Dubreuil was employed by Bradlees for seventeen years...

Jan 30, 2019

Peter Nicholas Marchi, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 30, 2019.  He was the devoted husband of Carmela (Bazzano) Marchi for over 67 years.

Born July 21, 1932, in Sandisfield, MA; the son of the late John and Pasquelina (Calabrese) Marchi.

Peter was a member of...

Jan 28, 2019

John E. McLaughlin, formerly of Torrington, CT and of Ft. Myers, FL, passed away on January 28, 2019, on Cape Cod, MA at the age of 95.

Born and raised in Torrington, Jack always said he had a “full life”.  He was a Staff Sargent in the US Army Airforce during World War II, flying 73 missions...

Jan 26, 2019

Robert A. Benedetto, 82, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital with his son and daughter by his side.  He was the husband of the late Dolores (Zaccagnino) Benedetto.

Bob was born August 24, 1936, in Torrington, CT, to Joseph and Gertrude (Corlatti) Benedetto.  He served his country with the...

Jan 25, 2019

Alice Marcia Eleck Szinyei, 80, of Torrington, CT, died Friday, January 25, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Norwalk, CT on December 3, 1938, daughter of the late Andrew and Rose (Bernhardt) Eleck.

She was a 1956 graduate of Norwalk High School and a member of the National Honor Society.  Her favorite job...

Jan 23, 2019

Linda T. (Cremasco) Jones, 71, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital with her family by her side.  She was the beloved wife of Robert Jones for 49 years.

Linda was born September 11, 1947, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Silvio and Catherine (Albreada) Cremasco.  She was employed...

Jan 20, 2019

Kevin J. Dickinson, 58, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the son of Sylvia Dickinson of Torrington, and of the late Allen L. Dickinson, Sr.

Kevin was born September 11, 1960, in Torrington, CT.  He was formerly employed by Seitz Manufacturing as a Injection Mold Designer before starting...

Jan 19, 2019

Anthony “Sonny” R. Colangelo, 88, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital with his family by his side.

Sonny was born November 5, 1930, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Varlotta) Colangelo.  He was a graduate of Torrington High School and served his country with...

Jan 18, 2019

Thomas O. Murphy, 85, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Doris (Marinelli) Murphy for 58 years.

Tom was born December 20, 1933, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Stephen J. and Mary (Mannion) Murphy.  He served his country with the US Army. ...

Jan 13, 2019

John J. "Jack" Oris, 81, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019.  He was the husband of the late Joan (Butler) Oris who preceded him in death on August 18, 2018.

Jack was born April 24, 1937, in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Durkin) Oris. An educator of Technical Education, he...

Jan 10, 2019

John Paul Savulak, 82, of New Hartford, CT, beloved husband of Beverly (Fisher) Savulak for 51 years, died on January 10, 2019, at UConn Health after courageous battles with kidney disease, CHF, diabetes and lymphoma.

John was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to John Henry and Agnes (Koval) Savulak on November 19, 1936. A member of the US...

Jan 10, 2019

Robert F. Bollard, Sr., 83, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away January 10, 2019, at Brandywine Living at Litchfield.  He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Senack) Bollard for 60 years.

Bob was born September 29, 1935, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Alfred and Bertha (Neidt) Bollard.  He served his country and was Honorably Discharged...

Jan 9, 2019

Daniel J. LaChance, Sr., 62, of Winchester, CT, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.

He was born October 19, 1956, in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Alberic and Rita (Gorneault) LaChance.  He was employed by Fed Ex Freight as a Driver, and was a member of the Center Congregational Church in...

Dec 31, 2018

Debra (Parker) Melaragno, 60, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away, Monday, December 31, 2018, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of Alduino “Al” Melaragno for 38 years.

Debra was born October 25, 1958, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of Gary and Marlene (Hornfischer) Parker of Harwinton.   She was employed as...

Dec 27, 2018

Ann (Gioiele) DeMichiel, 103, formerly of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018, with her family by her side at Apple Rehabilitation in Avon, CT.  She was the beloved wife of the late William DeMichiel.

In the midst of World War I, on October 19, 1915, Antoinetta Gioiele was born in Lee, MA, to Nicholas...

Dec 22, 2018

Lawrence J. “Dolly” Busa, Jr., 95, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Valerie Manor.  He was the beloved husband of Marion J.(Byczynski) Busa for 70 years.

He was born June 28, 1923, in Windsor Locks, CT, son of immigrant parents, the late Maria (Luciani) and Lorenzo J. Busa, Sr.  ...

Dec 17, 2018

John J. Sorvillo, 76, of Naples, FL, peacefully passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 surrounded by his adoring wife and children. Born in Torrington, CT, the son of late Gilda and Joseph Sorvillo, John grew up and lived in Torrington, CT for most of his life before recently relocating to Naples, FL with his loving wife of 55 years,...

Dec 15, 2018

Jim Gagnon Sr. of Torrington, Connecticut and longtime resident of Colebrook took his final breath peacefully and comfortably on December 15th in the loving company of his family.  Both Keystone Place and Foothills VNA were outstanding in how thoughtfully they ensured that he and his family were comfortable in his final days.

He will be remembered as...

Dec 12, 2018

Martha (Hilzendegen) Colucci, 80, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at Brandywine Senior Living.  She was the wife of the late Vito Colucci.

Martha was born July 27, 1938, in Ludwigshafen, Germany, daughter of the late Theodore and Dora (Badder) Hilzendegen.  She was employed by the Torrington Company and then at AlTek in...

Dec 11, 2018

Angelo “Cuddy” S. Boscarino, 97, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Selma (Solomon) Boscarino for 67 years.

Cuddy was born August 27, 1921, in Harwinton, CT, son of the late Ralph and Molly (Colangelo) Boscarino.  He served his country with the U.S. Army...