Jul 3, 2016

Dominic R. Toce, 85, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Rita Ann (McCarthy) Toce.

Sonny, a nickname given by his dad, was born May 15, 1931, in Torrington, son of the late Dominick and Angela (Leroy) Toce.  Sonny often accompanied his father to...

Jul 2, 2016

Our adoring Husband, Father, Grandpa "Heich" and Friend passed away on July 2, 2016.  John David Eichner was born on a -42 degree day, February 9, 1943, in Torrington to the late Helen (Meyer) Eichner and Philip Henry Eichner. He had an adventurous childhood, often telling stories of wandering all day in the Newfield woods with his rifle hunting...

Jun 28, 2016

Raymond J. Knapp, Sr., 75, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away at his home on June 28, 2016, surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of Irene (Greene) Knapp for 30 years.

Raymond was born January 3, 1941, in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Raymond Knapp and Julia (Beckett) Doty.  He was employed by...

Jun 21, 2016

Jean P. (Morro) Nilsson, 74, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of the late Albert A. Nilsson.

Jean was born February 6, 1942, in Portsmouth, NH, daughter of the late Joseph and Joanna (Carisio) Morro.

She is survived by three...

Jun 16, 2016

Catherine “Kitty” F. Pagiusco, 94, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Litchfield Woods.  She was the wife of the late Alfred “Pugie” S. Pagiusco.

Kitty was born April 1, 1922, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Samuel and Grace (Basso) Mele.  She was employed by Howards in Sales until her retirement.  She...

Jun 16, 2016

Philomena L. (Notte) Levicki, 84, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Sharon Health Care Center.  She was the wife of Stanislaw “Stanley” Levicki for 56 years.

Philomena was born December 15, 1931, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Michael and Dolores (Mainella) Notte.  She was employed by Petricone’s Pharmacy as a clerk...

Jun 13, 2016

Marie Christine (Angino) Gronski, 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Anthony Gronski.

Born March 3, 1925, in Winsted, CT, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Margaret (Carrozzo) Angino.  She was a Dental Hygienist for Dr. Singer and Dr. Sederquist...

Jun 10, 2016

Jane (Bancroft) Golec, 83, passed away Friday, June 10th at home with her family by her side.  She was an amazing woman, the kindest of souls, who greeted everyone warmly with her beautiful smile.

She is already greatly missed by family: son, Matthew Edward Golec of Torrington, daughter, Jennifer Jane Golec of West Simsbury and her husband,...

Jun 7, 2016

Teresa Turchetta, 100 years young, of Torrington, passed away on June 7, 2016. She leaves Marie DiPippo, of Torrington, Joe Bruno, of R.I., Vince Bruno, of FL, Joanne Young, of R.I., and Nancy Festa, of FL.

A Mass celebrating her life will be held July 14, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Church, Torrington. She graced...

Jun 7, 2016

Bernard E. Lach, Sr., 86, of Torrington, CT, entered into eternal life on June 7, 2016, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital with his family by his side.  He was the beloved husband of Mary (Frigo) Lach for 63 years.

Bernie was born May 7, 1930, in Torrington, CT, son of the late John and Mary (Hanecak) Lach.  He...

Jun 6, 2016

Albina J. (Bredice) Muschell, 101, of Torrington, CT, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Victor Muschell.

Mrs. Muschell was born June 11, 1914, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Frank and Ernestine (Rossi) Bredice.  Actively employed throughout her life, she worked for Michael’s Jewelers, and...

May 29, 2016

Jean (Madeux) Galgano, 94, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Wolcott Hall.  She was the wife of the late John Galgano.

Jean was born March 2, 1922, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Burton and Josephine (Wellersdick) Madeux.  She was employed by the Torrington Company as a Key Punch Operator until her...

May 28, 2016

Lillian (Deranzo) Torizzo, 94, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Valerie Manor.  She was the wife of the late Anthony F. Torizzo.

Lillian was born September 27, 1921, in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late James and Josephine (Williams) Deranzo.

A very active member for many years of the Sullivan...

May 26, 2016

Carmelina (Bruno) Pace, 89 of Avon, CT, formerly of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Andrew Pace for 59 years.

Carmelina was born on June 18, 1926 in Torrington, CT to the late Frank and Elena (Leone) Bruno.  Although she...

May 26, 2016

David “Dexter” Gregg, 72, of Canton, CT, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital.  He was the husband of Evelyn Lea (Pequignot) Gregg.

Born September 17, 1943, in Torrington, CT, David was the son of the late James and Jessie (Ruefli) Gregg.  He was employed by Alfano Torrington Hyundai.

In addition to...

May 25, 2016

Adolph “Al” A. Grabinski, 95, of Torrington, CT, passed away, Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Myrtle V. (Thacker) Grabinski.

Al was born April 6, 1921, in Burlington, CT, son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Yeski) Grabinski.  He served his country with the US Army during World...

May 23, 2016

Roberta L. (Schnier) Axelrod, 84, of Torrington, CT, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016.  She was the wife of the late Sidney (Saul) Axelrod.

Roberta was born September 28, 1931, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Baumkel) Schnier.  She owned and operated Totville University, a daycare and nursery school for 30 years.

May 23, 2016

Scott Case, a Special Olympic enthusiast, died unexpectedly, yet peacefully in his sleep, on May 23, 2016, at the age of 50.

Scott is survived by his Mom, Kathy Case, his brother, Jay Case, his sister Heather Case Dzielak, his brother-in-law Moose Dzielak and his two nieces, Meghan and Lindsey Dzielak.  Scott was predeceased by his father...

May 21, 2016

Ilga passed away May 21, 2016, at Brookdale Assisted Living where she has resided for the past 3 years.

Ilga was born September 20, 1928, to Karlis and Leontine (Pinka) Broks in Riga, Latvia. She and her mother Leontine fled from Latvia during WWII and emigrated to the US in 1950. Ilga moved to Torrington from Willimantic...

May 20, 2016

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann (Schellinger) Phelan, 82, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was born May 23, 1933, in Flint, Michigan, the youngest of three children of Dorothy (Pohrt) and Theodore Schellinger.

After graduating high school, Elizabeth met her husband.  They married on July 19, 1952, and shortly thereafter began...