Selma T. Boscarino
Jul 10, 2024
Selma T. (Solomon) Boscarino, 96, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Angelo "Cuddy" Boscarino.
Selma was born January 17, 1928, in West Hartford, CT, the daughter of the late David and Nemenom “Nelli” (Nossiff) Solomon. She was employed by Star’s Department Store and S&H Green Stamps as...
Joseph J. Ammirato
Jul 9, 2024
Joseph Ammirato, 70, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.
Joe was born September 2, 1953, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Porro) Ammirato. He was a builder and independent contractor of Four Seasons Sunrooms for more than 40 years. He was a very talented woodworker who enjoyed spending time...
Raymond G. Alfano, Jr.
Jul 8, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Raymond G Alfano Jr., 69, announce his passing on Monday, July 8, 2024, at his home.
Ray was born January 18, 1955, in Torrington, CT, the son of Carolyn (Green) and Raymond Alfano, Sr. of Torrington. He made a career of working at the family businesses, Pat's Tire and Auto, which...
Richard "Dick" W. Miska
Jul 6, 2024
Richard “Dick” W. Miska, 80, of Winsted, CT, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. He was the husband of Marie (Stankowski) Miska for 49 years.
Dick was born February 8, 1944, in Providence, RI, the son of the late William and Eloise (Tabor) Miska. Dick earned an associate degree in forestry from the University of New Hampshire....
Marie Fantozzi
Jul 4, 2024
Marie (Zele) Fantozzi, a lifetime resident of Torrington, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on July 4th at Keystone Place at Newbury Brook, a local assisted living facility, at the age of 101. Born on November 24, 1922, to Leona (LaTulipe) and Leon Zele, she was the second of five children. She attended St. Francis School and Torrington High School and went...
James H. Boutin
Jun 28, 2024
James H. Boutin passed away peacefully after a brief illness, on June 28, 2024, at UCONN Medical Center with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Battistoni) Boutin. The son of the late Herman and Helen (Finn) Boutin, Jim was born May 23, 1951, and grew up in Colebrook, CT.
Jim attended Northwestern Connecticut Community College,...
Diane "Dee" M. Middleton
Jun 25, 2024
Diane (Brisson) Middleton, 80, of Torrington, CT, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, after her recent diagnosis of lung cancer.
She was born June 30, 1943, in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Charles L. Brisson and Marie (Tanguay) Brisson. She was married for 64 years to the love of her life, Joe Middleton, II.
Diane is a retired...
Lee Joseph Sochon
Jun 23, 2024
Lee Joseph Sochon, 66, of Torrington, CT, passed away at home on Sunday, June 23, 2024, with his wife Susan by his side.
Lee grew up in Harwinton, the son of the late William J. and Edith (Eyre) Sochon, and graduated from Oliver Wolcott Technical School where he went on to work as a Tool and Die Maker. He was employed...
Kathleen Hague
Jun 23, 2024
Kathleen Hague (Fritch), 70, of New Hartford, CT passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on June 23, 2024.
Born on July 6, 1953, in Keene, New Hampshire, Kate is survived by her three sons, Jared Fritch (Marci), Brendan Fritch (Laura), and Kyle Fritch (Hillary) and her eight beautiful grandchildren – Madison, Lola and Marley Fritch, Emelia and Harper Fritch and Wesley,...
Robert S. Hatfield
Jun 22, 2024
Robert S. Hatfield, 59, of New Hartford, CT, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at his residence. He was the son of the Vera (Goodenough) Hatfield of New Hartford, CT, and of the late Stacey R. Hatfield.
In addition to his mother Vera, he is survived by a daughter, Rebecka Dinwoodie (Joseph) Maine, one aunt, Melvie Hatfield of Winsted, CT, as...
Daniel Masciarelli
Jun 21, 2024
Daniel Masciarelli, 89, of Torrington, CT, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Hartford Hospital after a short illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years Gina (Bonetti) Masciarelli who he deeply missed.
Daniel was born September 11, 1934, in Orient, PA. He was the son of the late Torello and Angeline (Zaccagnino) Masciarelli and moved to Torrington...
Sharon L. Barbero
Jun 16, 2024
Sharon L. Barbero, 77, of Winchester Center, Connecticut, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, from the Powassan virus, an extremely rare tickborne disease. She was the wife of the late Eugene Barbero.
Sharon was born October 11, 1946, in Winchester Center, CT, the daughter of the late Elmer and Thelma (Parrott) Hurlbut. She was employed by the UConn Health Center with...
Gilbert J. Madore
Jun 13, 2024
Gilbert J. Madore, 58, of Torrington, CT, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at UConn Medical Center.
Gilbert was born September 24, 1965, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Adrien and Henriette (Gilbert) Madore. He was employed by Martel Transportation as a Bus Driver and also for many years at Stone Container and All-Star Transportation.
He loved riding his...
David J. Murelli
Jun 13, 2024
David John Murelli, 74, of Torrington, CT, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Born September 24, 1949, in Torrington, CT, to the late John and Beatrice Murelli, he was a member of the Torrington High School Class of 1967, where he was a standout, if not legendary, pitcher for the THS baseball team. While attending...
Chie "Monica" Kolasinski
Jun 12, 2024
Chie Monica Kolasinski, formerly of Anniston, AL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Manchester, NH.
She was born in 1933 in Omama-machi, Gunma-ken, Japan to Masakichi and Shoko Kobayashi. She was the oldest child, with two brothers, Hironobu and Nobuhiko, and one sister, Akemi. The family briefly lived in Tokyo before returning...
Joseph V. Roberson
Jun 3, 2024
Joseph V. Roberson, 84, of Torrington, CT, passed away June 3, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.
He was born April 2, 1940, in Port Arthurn, TX. He was employed by the U.S.P.S. until his retirement.
Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cook Funeral Home.
Jeannette M. Asselin
May 20, 2024
Jeannette M. Asselin, a beloved member of the Torrington community, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the age of 83, surrounded by her family at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.Born on August 3, 1940, in Winsted, CT, Jeannette was the daughter of the late Emile and Aldea (Bernard) Asselin. She received her education at St. Anthony School and graduated...
Kenneth A. Galitello, Jr.
May 16, 2024
Kenneth A. Galitello Jr. passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024, in the home he designed and loved. He was born February 28, 1956, in Torrington, Connecticut to the late Kenneth A. Galitello Sr. and Shirley Villar Galitello. Ken graduated from Torrington High School in 1974 and attended Northwestern Connecticut Community College and the University of Connecticut.
While Ken was growing...
Robert "Cappy" Capitanio
May 8, 2024
Robert Capitanio passed away on May 8, 2024. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Barbara Buzinski Capitanio. Born July 19, 1930, in Torrington, he was the son of the late Massimilano and Maria Roman Capitanio. He was a 1948 graduate of Torrington High School and Oliver Wolcott Technical School and worked as an electrician until 1951 when...
John F. Hovanak, Jr.
Apr 29, 2024
On April 29, 2024, John F. Hovanak, Jr., 87, of Torrington, CT, a dedicated spot welder for P.T.C. Aerospace and a proud veteran of the U.S. Marines, passed away at his residence. He was born on April 15, 1937, in Torrington, Connecticut and attended Torrington schools.He is survived by his brother Greg Hovanak of Torrington, CT. John was preceded in...