Susan Coe Holbrook

Susan Coe Holbrook

Jul 24, 2018

Susan Coe Holbrook, 57, of New Hartford, CT, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at her residence.

Susan was born August 20, 1960, in Torrington, CT, daughter of Adrienne (Chartier) Weik of Litchfield, CT, and of Newton Holbrook of Jackson, NY.  She was employed by Conti and Levy as a Legal Secretary and was a very active...

Denise M. (Colwell)  French

Denise M. (Colwell) French

Jul 20, 2018

Denise M. (Colwell) French, 50, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Friday, July 20, 2018, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital with her loving family by her side.  She was the beloved wife of Peter French for 27 years.

Denise was born April 9, 1968, in Sharon, CT, daughter of the late Harold and Bernice (Brochu) Colwell.  A Licensed...

Leonard G. King

Leonard G. King

Jul 15, 2018

Leonard G. King passed away at Litchfield Woods Sunday, July 15, 2018, after a long illness.  He was the son of the late Leonard and Mary (Lovetri) King.

A lifelong resident of Torrington, he was formerly employed at the Torrington Company and Brunswick Golf as a welder.

He is survived by his beloved Diane Rumery...

Donatantonio Gerardi, Jr.

Donatantonio Gerardi, Jr.

Jul 15, 2018

Donatantonio Gerardi, Jr. 85, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Saint Francis Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Dolores (Hashim) Gerardi for 59 years.

Donatantonio was born June 6, 1933, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Donato Antonio and Domenica Maria (Sabia) Gerardi.  He served his country...

Lena (Salinetti)  Neri

Lena (Salinetti) Neri

Jul 14, 2018

Lena (Salinetti) Neri, 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Wolcott Hall.  She was the wife of the late Ralph Neri.

Lena was born March 14, 1927, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Domenic and Angela (Aristea) Salinetti.

She is survived by her nephew Robert Meulemans and...

Colleen M. (Walsh)  Platt

Colleen M. (Walsh) Platt

Jul 14, 2018

Colleen M. (Walsh) Platt, 66, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away, Saturday, July 14, 2018 at her home.  She was the wife of George Platt for 43 years.

Colleen was born on September 18, 1951, in Waterbury, CT, and graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in education.   She taught at Connecticut Junior Republic...

Alfred C. King, Jr.

Alfred C. King, Jr.

Jul 11, 2018

Alfred C. King, Jr., 85, of New Hartford, CT, peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Linda (Fassio) King.

Alfred was born December 15, 1932, in Hartford, CT, son of the late Alfred C. King, Sr.  He was employed by Turner and Seymour Manufacturing until his...

Richard A. Quell

Richard A. Quell

Jul 10, 2018

Richard A. Quell, 61, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018.

Richard was born September 2, 1956, in Stamford, CT, son of Albert Griffiths of Covington Township, PA, and of Elsie (Pilcher) Ross of Torrington, CT.   In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Albert Quell of Danbury, CT, William Quell of...

William C. Mella

William C. Mella

Jul 9, 2018

William C. Mella, 87, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018, at the Ocala Regional Medical Center with his devoted lifetime partner of 49 years, Dennis Dickson, by his side.

Bill was born June 30, 1931, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Peter and Lena Mella.  After...

Ross Martin Anderson

Ross Martin Anderson

Jul 7, 2018

Ross Martin Anderson, 61, of Torrington, CT, passed away July 7, 2018.

Ross was born September 11, 1956, son of the late Emil Howard Anderson and Norma (Rossi) Lovallo.  He was an auto parts salesman, and could refer replacement parts to the most complex and vintage vehicles.  Ross was a graduate of Torrington High School and Western...

Wanda (Wyzykowski)  Madeux

Wanda (Wyzykowski) Madeux

Jul 2, 2018

Our beautiful, beloved mother, Wanda Madeux, passed away at home July 2, 2018 with family at her side.

Born April 21, 1915, in Scranton, PA, to Frank and Elizabeth Wyzykowski, her early years were spent in Scranton until the family moved to Torrington, CT.  She made her home in Torrington, then moved to her daughter’s in West...

Charlotte Cray Zivic

Charlotte Cray Zivic

Jun 29, 2018

Charlotte Cray Zivic, 34, of Litchfield, died in Lantana, Florida on June 29, 2018, after a twelve-year struggle with opiate addiction.

She was the daughter of Anne C. Dranginis, of Litchfield, Connecticut, and was recently predeceased by her beloved step-father, William P. Jacobs.  She leaves her father Frederick J. Zivic of Key West, Florida.  She is survived...

Neil D. Christiano

Neil D. Christiano

Jun 25, 2018

Neil D. Christiano, 43, formerly of Torrington, CT, died unexpectedly on his way to work, Monday, June 25, 2018.

Neil was a graduate of Torrington High School, and then went on to successfully complete a yearlong technical program from E.C. Goodwin Regional Vocational-Technical School in Bristol.  His first job after his training was with Torrington Metal Products...

William J. Beauchaine, Jr.

William J. Beauchaine, Jr.

Jun 25, 2018

William J. Beauchaine, Jr., 77, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018, with his loving and devoted wife and daughters by his side.  He was the beloved husband of Joan (Zelonis) Beauchaine for 57 years.

Bill was born December 13, 1940, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late William J. Beauchaine, Sr....

Lillian R. (Prosperi)  Kublnick

Lillian R. (Prosperi) Kublnick

Jun 23, 2018

Lillian R. (Prosperi) Kublnick, 89, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Wolcott Hall.  She was the wife of the late Anthony P. Kublnick.

Lillian was born March 15, 1929, in New Britain, CT, daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Angelina) Prosperi.  She was employed by Stanley Works as an Inspector until her...

Chris R. Gardella

Chris R. Gardella

Jun 23, 2018

Chris R. Gardella, 54, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Diacamos) Gardella.

Chris was born November 8, 1963, in Torrington, CT, son of Roland Gardella of Ocala, Florida and of Carol Gardella of Torrington, CT.  He served his...

Mary (Chekas)  Maule

Mary (Chekas) Maule

Jun 22, 2018

Mary (Chekas) Maule, 75, of New Hartford, CT, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of David Maule for 40 years.

Mary was born March 17, 1943, in Bristol, CT, daughter of the late Angelo and Esta (Kiamos) Chekas.   She was employed by Charlotte Hungerford Hospital as an Obstetrics...

Bennett Ungar

Bennett Ungar

Jun 22, 2018

Much loved Bennett Ungar, known as Ben, born August 8, 1955, died June 22, 2018, at age 62 of colon cancer.

Ben was born in the Bronx, New York City to Harold and Shirley Ungar.  He leaves behind spouse, Maureen Ungar; four beautiful children, Jennifer Hull, Stephen Ungar, Adama Ungar and Shaina Ungar.  Ben also leaves behind...

Carl Michelet

Carl Michelet

Jun 14, 2018

Carl Michelet, 77, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Joan (Goulet) Michelet.

Carl was born June 1, 1941, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Silvio and Olga (Cavagnero) Michelet.  He was employed by The Torrington Company as an Accountant until his retirement....

Mary A. (Vrlik)  Bonini

Mary A. (Vrlik) Bonini

Jun 10, 2018

Mary A. (Vrlik) Bonini, of Torrington, CT, passed away, Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Bonini.

Mary was born April 28, 1932, in Batizovce, Slovakia, the daughter of John and Mary (Boratko) Vrlik.  A graduate of Torrington High School class of 1949, she started her employment...