Aug 17, 2018

Patrick John Cordani, Jr., 83, of Torrington, CT passed after complications with heart surgery on Friday, August 17th in his daughter’s arms.

Patrick was also known as “Pat” and for those of us dear to him, “Sonny”. Patrick was born in Torrington, CT on August 1, 1935, the son of Patrick Cordani Sr., and Josephine (Scarfo) Cordani....

Aug 16, 2018

Mr. John Achee, 88, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully at Valerie Manor on Thursday, August 16, 2018.  He was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on September 20, 1929.  He was the loving husband of Alice Achee for 63 years.

A graduate of St. Stanislaus private high school in Bay St. Louis, MS, he then attended the Merchant...

Aug 12, 2018

Carmela Zaccagnino, 83, of Wethersfield, CT, died Sunday, August 12, 2108, at Hartford Hospital.

Carmela was born in Torrington, CT on October 17, 1934, daughter of the late Paul and Mae (Clapps) Zaccagnino.  As a hairdresser for many years, she loved making others feel beautiful and had many prominent clients.  She is survived by her goddaughter, Patti...

Aug 7, 2018

Patrick Cawley, 71, of Harwinton, CT, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at Valerie Manor.

Born January 23, 1947, in Westerly, RI, he was the son of the late Charles and Connie (Naccarato) Cawley.  Among the awards and decorations he received upon his honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy were the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service...

Aug 6, 2018

Joseph A. Lamanna Sr.,  90, of Torrington, CT, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018, at Regal Care.

Joe was born on December 16, 1927, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Anthony and Salvatrice (Balsamo) Lamanna.  He served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving the Victory Medal upon his honorable discharge.  A...

Aug 6, 2018

Barbara Darcey, beloved wife of the late William Darcey, passed away on August 6, 2018, of abdominal cancer.  Barbara was a retired RN who earned her credentials at St. Francis School of Nursing, and obtained an Associate’s Degree from Northwestern Connecticut Community College.

She is survived by her two daughters, Kathleen (husband Randy) and Andrea (husband Alex);...

Aug 3, 2018

Mary M. (Preato) Wesolowski, 83, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018.  She was the wife of Alfred Wesolowski for 67 years.

Mary was born November 17, 1934, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Victor and Sahara (Pierboni) Preato.  She was employed by the Wilshire Corporation as a Payroll Clerk until her retirement. ...

Jul 25, 2018

Kenneth Siddall, 82, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the husband of Mary “Dottie” (Aloise) Siddall.

Ken was born December 4, 1935, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Earl B. and Elizabeth Mae (Dowd) Siddall.  After he served his country with the US Army, he returned to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...