Jul 20, 2017

Ethel (Bailey) Miller, 90, of Harwinton, CT, peacefully passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Litchfield Woods.

Ethel was born January 5, 1927, in Litchfield, CT, daughter of the late Harold and Mildred (Squire) Bailey.  She was employed by Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in the Purchasing Department until her retirement.

A stained glass artist, she enjoyed...

Jul 15, 2017

Gertrude “Marge” Schaller, 98, of Harwinton, CT, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Litchfield Woods with her family by her side.  She was the beloved wife of the late David R. Schaller, Sr.

Marge was born April 15, 1919, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Leonard and Rose (Pace) Pietrafesa.  She was employed by...

Jul 3, 2017

Lenore (Gelormino) Delvecchio, 84, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away, Monday, July 3, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Delvecchio for 53 years.

Lenore was born October 8, 1932, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Carmine and Lena (Parisi) Gelormino.  She was employed by the Torrington...

Jul 1, 2017

Joseph Percivalle, Sr., age 89, passed away on July 1, 2017 while under the care of Masonicare Hospice in Wallingford.

Born May 10, 1928 in Manhattan, NY, Joe came to Torrington in 1952 to marry his wife Marie Tedesco; he would spend the rest of his years there surrounded by his loving family. Joe worked for 30...

Jun 30, 2017

Theresa (Bienkowski) Scarmana, 97, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Francis J. Scarmana, Sr.

Theresa was born November 5, 1919, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late John and Sophie (Pentlitski) Bienkowski.  She was employed by...

Jun 24, 2017

Nicholas C. Russo, Sr., 90, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Wolcott Hall.  He was the beloved husband of Ann (DiVita) Russo for 64 years.

Nick was born December 15, 1926, in Winsted, CT, son of the late Dominic and Madeline (Pasquarella) Russo.  After attending the Gilbert School, he joined the U.S. Navy...

Jun 23, 2017

Judith Marie (Connell) Pelchat, 77, of Sun City Center, Florida, formerly of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, surrounded by her family, in Florida.  She was the beloved wife of Richard A. Pelchat for 56 years.

Judy was born November 8, 1939, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Francis and Lena (Fabbi) Connell. ...

Jun 19, 2017

Joan Marie Clement Normandin, born October 17, 1945, passed away June 19, 2017. Following a brief illness, she passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT.  Daughter of Leo and Leonette Clement, she was one of nine children. A loving wife, mother and sister, she was always available to listen and share advice. Joan loved baking, gardening,...

Jun 17, 2017

Roberto (Bob) Joseph Della Donna, of Torrington, died June 17, 2017.  He was born March 30, 1933, in Arzene (Udine) Italy, the son of the late Lino and Velia (Pistor) Della Donna.  He was the husband of Judith (Marino) Della Donna.

At the age of 14, he came to Torrington where he attended public schools.  He joined...

Jun 13, 2017

Ralph J. Andria, 87, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Sharon (Lusa) Andria.

Ralph was born January 28, 1930, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Alfred and Filomena (Cuzzueoli) Andria.  He honorably served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean...

May 25, 2017

Carmelo “Carmen” Zappulla, 85, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Charlotte Hungerford Hosptial.  He was the beloved husband of Josephine (Santangelo) Zappulla for 60 years.

Carmen was born November 6, 1931, in Florida, Sicily, Italy, the son of the late Joseph and Paolina (DiMauro) Zappulla.  After he served his native country with the...

May 25, 2017

Enes (Bruttomesso) Lopardo, 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Leonard J. Lopardo.

Enes was born April 14, 1926, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Evo and Margarita (Francesconi) Bruttomesso.  She was employed by Allied Grocers, as a Head Buyer, until her...

May 22, 2017

Robert J. Summa, 82, of Canton, CT, and of Vero Beach, FL, died on Monday, May 22, 2017, in Vero Beach, FL with his wife and sons by his side. He was the beloved husband of Maryanne (Carbone) Summa for 60 years.

Bob was born May 9, 1935, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Joseph Summa...

May 20, 2017

Gioconda (Giglio) Colao, 81, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Litchfield Woods.  She was the beloved wife of the late Mario Colao.

Gioconda was born July 16, 1935, in Sorbo San Basile, Italy, daughter of the late Giacomo and Teresa (Mirabelli) Giglio. She is survived by two sons, Vincenzo Colao (Caterina) of Torrington,...

May 19, 2017

Mauro M. Dileo, 81, of Winsted, CT, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017, at Cherry Brook Healthcare surrounded by his family. He was the husband of JoAnne (Moreschi) Dileo.

Mauro was born April 29, 1936, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Michael and Mary (Colangelo) Dileo.  Honorably discharged, he served his Country with the US Army. ...

May 11, 2017

Helen (Mazini) Kaufmann, 94, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Valerie Manor.  She was the wife of the late Eugene “Gene” Kaufmann.

Helen was born May 5, 1923, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Julian and Mary (Conforti) Mazini.  She was employed by Torrington Manufacturing and later Torin as a Secretary until...

May 9, 2017

Myrna (Jamieson) Fredericks, 79, formally of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital.

Myrna was born November 25, 1937, in Summerside, Prince Edward Island Canada. She was the daughter of the late Ronald and Anna (Ramsay) Jamieson.

Myrna led a full and active life. She enjoyed her work as secretary...

May 8, 2017

Zena Doris Marguerite Harris Temkin, a seventy-year resident of Torrington, Connecticut, died Monday May 8th, just weeks before her 94th birthday. Mrs. Temkin, who was born in London, England, moved to the U.S. when she was eleven and became an American citizen. She graduated from high school in Detroit at the age of sixteen and moved with her parents...

May 1, 2017

Jonathan “Jolly” Sands Wolf, 63, of Torrington, CT, died May 1, 2017, after a protracted battle with cancer.  He was born July 13, 1953, in Sharon, CT, and was the son of the late George W. Wolf, Jr. and Jeanne S. Wolf.  Jon lived and worked in Falls Village his entire adult life, and managed various properties in the...

May 1, 2017

Nona J. (Binette) Swanson, 72, of Torrington, CT, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017.  She was the beloved wife of Charles “Chuck” Swanson.

Nona was born March 1, 1945, in Bristol, CT, daughter of the late George and Mary (Lewandowski) Binette.  She was employed by Torrington Brass and Steel with Inside Sales, until her retirement.  She was...