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...

May 19, 2016

John J. DeMichiel, 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Takacs DeMichiel.

John was born February 6, 1925, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Louis and Clementine (Bona) DeMichiel.  He served his country with the US Army during World...

May 17, 2016

Ada Mae (Coram) DiGiovanni, of Torrington, died on May 16, 2016, in Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.

Ada was born of Lester James and Mary Elizabeth (Baker) Coram on October 7, 1925, in Linn County, Missouri, as the seventh of ten children.  Ada shared her earlier years with four brothers and five sisters who played important roles in her...

May 17, 2016

Lisa J. (Miles) Huston, 52, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.

Lisa was born July 15, 1963, in Long Island, NY, daughter of Robert and Nona (Cunningham) Miles of Clearwater, FL.   She was employed by Northwest Catholic High School in administration.

In addition to her parents, she is...

May 11, 2016

Josephine “Jo” (Matrascia) Mougin, 95, of Torrington and Goshen, CT, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Waterbury, Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Edward Mougin.

Jo was born in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Carmine and Rose Matrascia.  A graduate of Torrington High School, she was employed by the Torrington Company as a...

May 10, 2016

Kirk S. Truskauskas, 52, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2016, at home after a brief and sudden illness.

Kirk was born on February 3, 1964 in Torrington, CT.  He was the beloved son of Judy Truskauskas and brother to Eric Truskauskas both of Torrington.   He is survived by his mother, brother, and many...

May 10, 2016

Julie A. Phillips, 53, of Colebrook, CT, entered into eternal life Tuesday, May 10, 2016.

Julie was born May 19, 1962, in Alexandria, Virginia, daughter of Mildred “Millie” Phillips of Winsted, and the late John Phillips, Jr.  She owned and operated J. Phillips Hall Insurance Agency.  She was a member of the Winsted Elks Lodge, a Corporator...

May 9, 2016

Eugene “Gene” J. Barbero, 72, of Winchester Center, CT, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Sharon (Hurlbut) Barbero for 26 years.

Gene was born May 20, 1943, in Torrington, CT son of the late Joseph and Rosemarie (Pietrafesa) Barbero.  He was a self employed contractor who owned...

May 6, 2016

Terri (Cetra) Reichen, 65, of Torrington, CT, peacefully entered into eternal life on Friday, May 6, 2016, at her home surrounded by her husband, Fred Reichen of 40 years and two loving daughters.

Terri was born December 8, 1950, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Anthony “Tony” and Enis (Zanderigo) Cetra.  A compassionate Teacher, she was...