Nov 7, 2017

Phyllis V. (Opley) Day, 86, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Richard Day.

Phyllis was born on April 11, 1931 in Great Barrington, MA, daughter of the late George and Mable (Palardy) Opley.  She will be fondly remembered for a tradition she started for almost 25 years...

Nov 3, 2017

Theresa Helene (Pratillo) Guarnieri, 90, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017.  She was the beloved wife of Joseph Guarnieri for 65 years.

Theresa was born January 24, 1927, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Vincent and Genevieve (Romeo) Pratillo.   A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she was a lifelong communicant of St. Peter...

Nov 1, 2017

Christopher T. Pepler, 43, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 after a long and valiant fight with cancer.  He was the beloved husband of Lori (Bevivino) Pepler for eighteen years and father and best friend of Nathan Pepler.

Chris was born January 6, 1974, in Torrington, CT, son of Robert and Priscilla (Ratigan) Pepler...

Oct 29, 2017

David Joseph Perez, 53, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017.

David was born September 14, 1964, in Torrington, CT, the son of Archie Perez of Torrington and of the late Shirley (Helbourg) Perez.  He was employed by Toll Gate Inn as a Front Desk Concierge.  An avid model ship builder, he also...

Oct 25, 2017

Frances E. Baldyga, 72, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was born in Torrington, daughter of the late William E. and Leona M. Baldyga.

Frances is survived by her son Matthew, and sister Henrietta and husband Peter Wilcox of Bloomfield.  She is also survived by her niece, Jennifer W. Beihl, and...

Oct 23, 2017

Ronda Leeann (Paganini) Bollard, 56, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Monday, October 23, 2017, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of David Bollard for 27 years.

Ronda was born January 25, 1961, in Torrington, CT, daughter of Patricia (Borrelli) Colangelo of Torrington, and of the late Frank Paganini, Jr.  She was a waitress...

Oct 22, 2017

Lorraine G. (Columbie) Thibault, 85, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at her home with her family by her side.

Lorraine was born December 17, 1931, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Henry and Cesira (Sarri) Columbie.  She was employed by Executive Greetings as a Press Operator until her retirement.  She...

Oct 12, 2017

Robert “Bob” Tirloni, 85, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017, at Yale New Haven Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Melinda (Thompson) Tirloni for 49 years.

Bob was born April 3, 1932, in Manhattan, NY, son of the late Louis and Emilia (Clara) Tirloni.  He, along with his wife, co-owned and operated the...

Oct 5, 2017

Donna (Ginella) Raydenbow, 62, of Winsted, CT, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017, at St. Mary Hospital with her family by her side.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ralph Raydenbow.

Donna was born on September 20, 1955, in Bangor, ME, daughter of Fortunato “Nat” and Ines (Fragale) Ginella.  She was employed by the State...

Oct 3, 2017

Clementine “Tina” (Servi) Rossi, 97, of Torrington, CT, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.  She was the beloved wife of the late Caesar Rossi.

Tina was born on April 14, 1920, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Santi and Clara (Fantozzi) Servi. She led a full and active life. Both she and her husband were...

Sep 26, 2017

Mary Louise Bettencourt Allen, 76, a longtime resident of Winsted and retired secretary for The Gilbert School, died peacefully on Tuesday September 26, 2017, with her daughters and husband by her side.

Mary was born in Fall River, MA on August 25th, 1941, the daughter of Manuel S. Bettencourt and Annie G. Fleck Bettencourt, both deceased.  She...

Sep 19, 2017

Enis (Urbinelli) Borghesi, 93, peacefully passed away at her home in Torrington on September 19, 2017. She was born in Waterbury in 1923 to Serafino and Pasquina (Battelli) Urbinelli, and was married for 38 years to the late Albert Borghesi. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Revaz and husband Raymond of Harwinton, and her son, Robert Borghesi and...

Sep 13, 2017

Elsie Virginia (Graziani) Krulicki, 98, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, with her daughter by her side.  She was the beloved wife of the late William J. “Bimmy” Krulicki.

Elsie was born December 9, 1918, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Mella) Graziani.  She was a homemaker, a...

Sep 13, 2017

Richard C. Elliott, Sr., 70, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 13, 2017.  He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann “Minnie” (Doyle) Elliott for 48 years.  A true love story, the two have been together since they were 14 years old.

Richard was born September...

Aug 30, 2017

Angelina (Balestro) DeAcetis, 87, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at Valerie Manor surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of Antonio DeAcetis for 62 years.

Angelina was born August 13, 1930, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Angelo and Grace (Albino) Balestro.  She was employed by George H....

Aug 27, 2017

Maria (LaGatta) Calabrese, 75, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of the late Nicola Calabrese who preceded her in death on November 8, 2012.

Maria was born July 19, 1942, in Pomigliano D’arco, Naples, Italy.  She was the daughter...

Aug 24, 2017

Lawrence “Larry” Duprey, 66, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017, at his residence.  He was the husband of Diane (Dautrich) Duprey.

Larry was born October 30, 1951, in Winsted, CT, son of the late Cecelia (Gilbert) and Luther Duprey.  He was employed by Kimberly Clark.

In addition to his wife, he is...

Aug 23, 2017

Shirley Hall Allison, 96, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017.

Shirley was born on December 18, 1920 in Southington, CT.  Her family moved to Torrington in the middle of the Great Depression to find work.

Shirley was a lifelong resident of Torrington graduating from Torrington High School in 1939.  She found office...

Aug 23, 2017

Edith (Litke) Blouin, 99, of Harwinton, CT, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at Valerie Manor.  She was the wife of the late Wilfred “Bill” Blouin.

Edith was born March 19, 1918, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Albert and Minnie (Kirchoffer) Litke.  She was employed by Blouin Lumber Company as an Office Manager until...

Aug 22, 2017

Julia P. (Vanni) Borghesi, 96, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at Litchfield Woods.  She was the beloved wife of the late Dino M. Borghesi.

Mrs. Borghesi was born March 20, 1921, in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late Giovanni and Maria (Marraccini) Vanni.  She was employed by Oliver Wolcott Technical School as...