Apr 19, 2017

Santo (Nonno) Calabrese, 94, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of the late Leontina (Lombardi) Calabrese and Maria (Lombardi) Calabrese.

Santo was born November 1, 1922, in Forli Del Sannio, Italy, son of the late Michele and Maria (Lombardi) Calabrese.  He...

Apr 16, 2017

Marilyn L. Chain, 80, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017, at Litchfield Woods.

Marilyn was born December 10, 1936, in Meriden, CT, daughter of the late George “Doc” and Sadelle (Susman) Chain.  She was employed as a Bookkeeper by Burns International until her retirement.

She is survived by three brothers, Marvin Chain...

Apr 13, 2017

Roberta G. Lejeune, 74, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Geer Nursing Center after a courageous battle with ALS. She was the beloved wife of the late Dennis E. Lejeune.

Roberta was born in Torrington on August 15, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Bona) Giampaolo. She was employed by Charlotte...

Apr 11, 2017

Anna (Parente) Diorio, 84, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

Anna was born October 29, 1932, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Rocco and Mary Rose (Pelosi) Parente.  She was employed by the Torrington Company as a timekeeper until her retirement.  Anna was a lifelong communicant of...

Apr 10, 2017

Shirley A. (Bush) Delaney, 85, of Harwinton, CT, peacefully passed away Monday, April 10, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of the late John F. Delaney.

Shirley was born January 12, 1932, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Harold and Anna (Philips) Bush.  A loving wife and mother, she...

Apr 8, 2017

Jessica Renee Marciano, 32, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017, as a result of an automobile accident in Texas.

Jessica was born September 23, 1984, in New London, CT.  She is survived by her mother Karen (Roelofs) Marciano, and was predeceased by her father, Alfred Marciano.  She is also survived by  aunts and uncles,...

Apr 5, 2017

One of Torrington’s lifelong residents, Francis (Frank) Carmen Oddo, 100, passed suddenly and was lovingly reunited with his deceased sisters, Molly S. Oddo and Mary Oddo Garneau, on April 5, 2017.  A good description of Frank would be the Frank Sinatra song, “I did it my way” ~ even at the time of his death.

His parents,...

Apr 2, 2017

Edward A. Dubill, 87, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Brookdale.  He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.

Edward was born November 8, 1929, in Simpson, PA, the son of the late Stephen and Mary (Korshnak) Dubill.  He served his country with the U.S. Navy.  He was employed...

Mar 30, 2017

Phyllis J. (Johnson) Case, 77, of Barkhamsted, died peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at home with family surrounding her following an extended illness.  She was the wife of Curtis K. Case.

Born in Winsted, November 1, 1939, daughter of the late Gregory and Angelina (Youmatz) Johnson, she had lived in Barkhamsted for the last 50 years....

Mar 28, 2017

Esther Wells Kenney, 91, of Torrington, CT, died on March 28, 2017.  Born in Bakersfield, VT on February 27, 1926, she was the daughter of Arthur and Elsie (Camp) Wells.  She was a graduate of Brigham Academy (1943), Johnson Normal School (1946), and Boston University (1952).  She taught in public schools in W.Topsham, VT, the suburbs of Boston (Hopedale,...

Mar 25, 2017

Richard Carl Payson, age 80, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family members on March 25, 2017.

He is survived by his wife, Emilia (Melanson) Payson; a brother Robert Payson; a sister Patricia Burdick; three daughters, Rachel Montesion, Patricia Payson and Jennie Day, as well as five grandchildren.  He was predeceased by two sisters,...

Mar 23, 2017

Evelyn Biasi, 87, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Valerie Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Gino Biasi.

Evelyn was born in Torrington on June 22, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Angelina (Chiesa) Carbonero.

She is survived by her daughter, Angela Biasi; her sister-in-law, Celia Rovero...

Mar 21, 2017

Elvira R. DiNoia, 84, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Valerie Manor. Born October 22, 1932, in Torrington, she was the daughter of the late Girolamo and Antonia (Fierri) DiNoia.

Elvira was employed in the Billing Department at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital for 30 years. She enjoyed painting, especially oil painting, as well as doing arts and...

Mar 20, 2017

Ottorino “Tino” Vannini, 89, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at Valerie Manor. Born October 21, 1927, in Torrington, he was the son of the late Ettore and Amelia (Porcelli) Vannini.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Josephine (Magistrali) Vannini.

Tino was employed as a Plant Engineer by the Torrington Company for 42 years until his...

Mar 15, 2017

Francis Joseph Whalen, 91, of Harwinton, CT, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Grech) Whalen.

Francis was born on August 10, 1925, in Torrington, CT, son of the late James H. and Josephine (Gleason) Whalen. He proudly served his country during World War II with...

Feb 26, 2017

Elaine M. Landucci, 90, formerly of Torrington, CT passed away on February 26, 2017, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Mark Greene, surrounded by her loving children. She was the wife of the late Peter N. Landucci.

Elaine was born on September 2, 1926, in Torrington, daughter of Cherubino and Julia (Giambastiani) Parducci.  ...

Feb 22, 2017

Helen Agnes (Skrabulis) Cracco, 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of Nivio Cracco for 66 years.

Helen was born February 4, 1926, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Stanley and Dora (Gasunas) Skrabulis.  She was employed by Brunswick as a Silk Screen Operator until...

Feb 22, 2017

Michealina (Torsiello) DiNardo, 102, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Valerie Manor.  She was the wife of the late Joseph DiNardo who predeceased her in 1976.

She was born August 16, 1914, in Batavia, NY, daughter of the late Cesare and Clotilda (Porcelli) Torsiello.  She was employed by Torin in the Assembly Department...

Feb 20, 2017

Phyllis (DiLullo) Cardegno, 86, of Torrington, CT, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Cardegno.

Phyllis was born on November 18, 1930, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Carmine and Lucy (DiBenedetto) DiLullo.

Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Torrington. She graduated...

Feb 20, 2017

Henry G. Archambault Sr., 82, of Torrington, CT, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Bernice (Brighenti) Archambault for 58 years.

Henry was born September 22, 1934, in Woonsocket, RI, son of the late Sergillius and Cecile (Southiere) Archambault. He served his country with the US Marine Corps...