Dec 12, 2016

Santa (Ciesco) Drozdenko, 90, of Torrington, CT, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016, at Waterbury Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Constantine Drozdenko.

Santa was born December 28, 1925, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Eligio and Maria (Tortorella) Ciesco.

She is survived by two sons, Ronald Drozdenko of Woodbury,...

Dec 12, 2016

Eugene ”Gene” Gisselbrecht, 82, of Torrington, CT, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016, at Cherry Brook Health Center after a long illness.  He was the beloved husband of Doris (Iannelli) Gisselbrecht.

Gene was born January 21, 1934, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Edward and Antoinette (Allard) Gisselbrecht.  He was employed by the State of Connecticut,...

Dec 11, 2016

Thomas Latosek, 55, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.   He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Yuhas) Latosek for 30 years.

Tom was born July 13, 1961, in West Wyoming, PA, son of the late Anthony J. and Florence C. (Jackamovitch) Latosek.  He had a long career as a...

Dec 9, 2016

Edna Mae Davidson McCoy Herzig, 87, of East Granby, CT, peacefully passed away December 9, 2016, at Meadow Brook of Granby.  She was the beloved wife of the late Stanton Herzig whom she wed on August 26, 1949.

Edna was born August 4, 1929, in Waterville, ME, daughter of the late Gaston and Thelma (Barnes) Davidson and...

Dec 7, 2016

Joseph A. Tocci, 79, of Torrington, CT, passed away December 7, 2016, at his residence.  He was the beloved husband of Suzanne (Aprile) Tocci for 55 years.

Joe was born March 16, 1937, in Manhattan, NY, son of the late Adolph and Mary (Famiglietti) Tocci.  He retired from the Torrington Public School System where he was employed...

Dec 4, 2016

Skyler Paige Northup, 18, of Winsted, CT, daughter of Charles and Heather (deceased) Northup, died December 4, 2016.

She was a brief, bright, beautiful shining star to all her family and many friends.

She leaves behind her father, Charles Northup and her brothers, Tristan and Nathaniel Northup, Riley LaCasse, Lucian Mancini, significant friends in her...

Dec 3, 2016

Julia Pauline (Argenta) Grandi, 98, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Torrington Health and Rehabilitation.  She was the wife of the late Anthony Grandi.

Julia was born August 24, 1918, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Gentile) Argenta.  She retired from Torin Manufacturing after 33 years of employment.

Dec 1, 2016

Lawrence Abraham, 90, of Harwinton, CT, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Valerie Manor surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of the late Carmella (Pedone) Abraham.

Larry was born February 7, 1926, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Charles and Genevieve Abraham.  He was employed by the Torrington Company in the Shipping and...

Nov 29, 2016

Nancy A. (Werwin) Getschmann, 74, of Harwinton, CT, peacefully passed away November 29, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of Horst Getschmann for 47 years.

Nancy was born January 7, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, daughter of the late Charles D. and Lily (Beardsley) Werwin.   She studied art and education...

Nov 29, 2016

Mary (Famiglietti) Tocci, 102, of Torrington, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Adolph Tocci.

Mary was born July 22, 1914, in New York City, daughter of the late Felice and Giovanni Famiglietti.  She was employed by Woolworths as a Floor Clerk until her retirement.

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Nov 27, 2016

Jeffrey T. White, 54, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016, at his residence.  He was the beloved husband of Maria (Tedeschi) White for 20 years.

Jeff was born December 7, 1961, in Torrington, CT, son of June (Finkelstein) White of Winsted, CT and of the late Warren White.  He was employed by Cartec, Inc....

Nov 27, 2016

Shirley A. (Jeffers) Hartenthaler, 78, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Rupert Hartenthaler.

Shirley was born February 4, 1938, in Winsted, CT, daughter of the late Irving and Emma (Alderman) Jeffers.  She was an avid doll and music box collector.  She enjoyed cooking and...

Nov 25, 2016

Edith (Price) DeCruccio, 77, of Litchfield, CT, passed away November 25, 2016, at Litchfield Woods.

Edith was born April 9, 1939, in Jersey City, New Jersey, daughter of the late James and Lillian (Russ) Price.  She was employed with CPC Associates at Danbury Hospital as a Social Worker and Therapist.  Edith was passionate about helping people and...

Nov 22, 2016

Jeremy P. Frasca, 38, of New Hartford, CT, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of Jennifer (Balfour) Frasca.

Jeremy was born December 10, 1977, in Torrington, CT, son of Gerard Frasca of New Hartford and of Holly Skoczylas of Torrington.  He was employed by Pratt...

Nov 14, 2016

Margaret (Bradley) Barber, 98, of Harwinton, CT, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 14, 2016 and "touched the face of God". She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Barber of Harwinton for 41 years. Born on May 28th, 1918 in Beacon Falls, CT, Margaret was the much loved daughter of F. Theron Bradley and...

Nov 13, 2016

David L. Swanney, Jr. 81, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Flint) Swanney.

David was born April 7, 1935, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late David L. and Marie (Butcher) Swanney.  He owned E.T.C. Management and was a Business Consultant, until his...

Nov 13, 2016

Francesco “Frank” Calabrese, 88, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Annunziata (Rinaldi) Calabrese for 60 years.

Frank was born July 20, 1928, in Pontelandolfo, Italy, son of the late Domenic and Carmela (D’Addona) Calabrese.  He was employed by the Torrington Company until his retirement. ...

Nov 11, 2016

Aileen Beth (Friedlander) Rosedale (58) of Canton passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, November 11 after a long struggle with cancer.  Aileen was committed to her loving husband of 28 years, Steven.  She was the proud mother of William and Elora.  Aileen is also survived by her beloved siblings Penney Borovsky and Joshua (Heidi) Friedlander, her...

Nov 10, 2016

Guerina (Persechino) LaMonica, 88, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the wife of the late John LaMonica.

Guerina was born April 14, 1928, in Sant’Apollinare, Italy, daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (Rossi) Persechino.  She loved her family and enjoyed spending time cooking (especially her...

Nov 1, 2016

Rose (Paradiso) Lombardo, 92, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Litchfield Woods.  She was the beloved wife of the late Baldassare “Benny” Lombardo.

Rose was born December 14, 1923, in Castellammare Del Golfo, Italy, daughter of the late Guiseppe and Francesca (Asaro) Paradiso.  She was employed by Hemingway Box Company until her retirement. ...