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...

May 6, 2016

Filomena (Minnie) Giannattasio, 103, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016, at Jerome Home in New Britain, CT.   She was the widow of Joseph Giannattasio.

Minnie was born on May 30, 1912, in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of Georgine and Sabatino Camperchioli.

From an early age Minnie loved sewing, this led her to study and graduate...

May 2, 2016

Kenneth A. Dearing, 84, of Torrington, CT, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Ines (Zordan) Dearing.

Kenneth was born June 14, 1931 in Torrington, CT.  He was employed by the Torrington Company for 40+ years until his retirement.  He was a member of the Torrington Elk’s...

May 1, 2016

Harold “Harry” M. Valley, 66, of Torrington, CT, passed away May 1, 2016.

Harry was born October 6, 1949, in Tewksbury, MA, son of the late Arthur J. and Helen (Grundwalski) Valley.  He honorably served his country in Vietnam with the US Marine Corps.  He  loved to ride the Suzuki Trike.

He is survived by...

May 1, 2016

Doris (LeJeune) Lauf, 87, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016.  She was the wife of the late Edward Lauf.

Doris was born February 16, 1929, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Emil and Jennifer (Sileno) LeJeune.  She was employed by the Bank of Boston until her retirement.  A skier and golfer, she also...

Apr 30, 2016

Born Michaelina “Mickey” Gagliardi, on December 14, 1926, Mickey passed away on April 30th, 2016 in Seminole, Florida.

Mickey was the daughter of Piacentino “Jimmy” and Mary (LaGanga) Gagliardi. A graduate of Torrington High School, she spent her entire life in Torrington, until the last 20 years when she, and her partner, Anthony “Tony” Lovallo, began to...

Apr 27, 2016

Janice J. (Dowd) Kelsey, 78, of Torrington, CT, passed away April 27, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital.  She was the wife of the late James Kelsey.

Janice was born August 31, 1937, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Raymond and Anna (Obiedzinski) Dowd.  She was an employee of Big Y Supermarket for 27 years, until her...

Apr 25, 2016

Norma (Finotti) Johns, 85, of Torrington, passed away on April 24, 2016, at Litchfield Woods. Born in Torrington on July 16, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Lucy Catherine (Battistoni) Finotti. She was the beloved wife of Robert Johns for 63 years.

Prior to her retirement, Norma was employed in the lending department...

Apr 24, 2016

June T. (Foley) Borla, 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Valerie Manor.  She was the wife of the late Frank Borla.

June was born  in 1924, in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late James and Emma Foley.  She was employed by Nu-Stars for  many years and Haydon Manufacturing prior to that.,. June...

Apr 23, 2016

Robert W. O’Brien, 98, of Upper St. Clair, PA, formerly of Torrington, CT passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 23, 2016.  He was the beloved husband of Dena (Pace) O’Brien for 67 years.

Bob was born on April 26, 1917, in Brooklyn, NY, the middle son of 12 children of Thomas P. O’Brien and Anna...