Nov 5, 2015

Rafaela “Lena” (Cerruto) McGrath, 94, of Torrington, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2015, at Valerie Manor surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 25, 1920 in Harwinton, she was the daughter of the late Rosario and Marianna (Silano) Cerruto. She was the wife of the late Edward Patrick McGrath.

Her work history included office work...

Nov 2, 2015

Dennis M. Lautier, 59, of Torrington, passed away on November 2, 2015. Born in Torrington on February 2, 1956, he was the son of the late John P. and Rose (Zucco) Lautier.

Dennis was self-employed as an HVAC technician. He enjoyed fishing, was an avid dart player, enthusiastically enjoyed going to concerts and was a member of...

Oct 28, 2015

Stanley (“Stan”) Rinkus, 96, of Thomaston, Connecticut, passed in peace the evening of October 28, 2015, at Valerie Manor in Torrington, surrounded by his four sons.  A World War II veteran, Stan served as a corporal in the 203rd Field Artillery Battalion as a technician.

Stan was born July 25, 1919 in Connecticut, one of four children...

Oct 26, 2015

Mildred A. Norman, 81, of Torrington, passed away on  Monday, October 26, 2015, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Born in Clinton, MA on October 23, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anita (Starr) Vickery.  She was the spouse of the late William D. Norman, and a long time resident of Stratford,  CT.

She was...

Oct 26, 2015

Irene Weingart Tartaglino, 87, died Monday, October 26, 2015, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital following a long and valiant battle with cancer.

Born on the family farm in New Hartford, CT on June 14, 1928, she was the youngest child of the late John and Anna (Affolter) Weingart.  She was the wife of the late Gilbert Tartaglino, Sr....

Oct 23, 2015

Robert A. Moore, 56, of Winsted, CT lost his courageous battle with cancer at Yale New Haven Hospital on October 23, 2015, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Winsted, CT on June 17, 1959, he is survived by his wife of 36 years, Susan (Jacobs) Moore, his 2 children Marci Fritch (and husband Jared) and Jordan...

Oct 20, 2015

Gladys J. (Schlough) Fingar, 96, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Richard Fingar, and of the late Justus Denison.

Gladys was born August 9, 1919, in Yonkers, NY, daughter of the late Arthur and Viola (Doremus) Schlough.  She was employed by Highland Acres with...

Oct 19, 2015

Mario Persechino, 87,of Torrington, passed away on October 19, 2015 at Valerie Manor.  He was born in Italy on June 21, 1928, to the late Giuseppe and Angela (Pacitto) Persechino. He was the spouse of Maria (Rossi) Persechino.

He was employed as a factory worker at Ingersoll Rand until his retirement.  He is survived by his son,...

Oct 18, 2015

Paul Aniello Riccucci, 83, of Torrington, died Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Valerie Manor after struggling with the long-term effects of Alzheimer’s. He was the husband of Carol Graziani Riccucci for twenty-nine years. He was born on January 7, 1932, in Torrington to Nello Riccucci and Angelina Givanni Riccucci.

Paul was a 1949 graduate of Torrington High...

Oct 17, 2015

Stefanie L. (Zelcic) Schildhabel, 94, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015.  She was the wife of the late Anton Schildhabel.

Stefanie was born January 11, 1921, in Zagreb, Croatia, daughter of the late Stefan and Katherine (Laklija) Zelcic.  She was employed by Stanley Works until her retirement in 1983.

She is survived...

Oct 14, 2015

Eva (Lombardi) DiPlacito, 90, of Torrington, CT, was taken home to heaven on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.

Eva was born April 21, 1925, to Maria Lombardi and Luciano Lombardi in Tewksbury, MA, but was brought to Villa San Michele, Italy when she was seven months old.  She always described growing up in...

Oct 9, 2015

Alfred N. “Al” Mojon, 84, of Torrington, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2015 at Hartford Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Torrington on May 4, 1931, he was the son of the late Ulysses and Alice Mojon. He was the beloved husband of Joy Connors Mojon for 62 years.

In addition to his wife,...

Sep 28, 2015

Chad M. Cables, 21, of Burlington, CT, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015.

Chad was born May 22, 1994, in Bristol, CT, he was a graduate of Lewis Mills High School, he was the recipient of an award from the STARS program, for which he received for helping children with special needs.   He was employed by Ticon...

Sep 28, 2015

Agnes L. (Merci) Tazzara, 88, of Torrington, CT, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015, at Litchfield Woods.  She was the wife of the late Fred Tazzara.

Agnes was born January 31, 1927, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Albert and Louise (Winters) Merci.  She was the owner of Country Classics until her retirement.  She enjoyed golfing...

Sep 20, 2015

Teresa DiPlacito, 62, of Torrington passed away on September 20, 2015, at Litchfield Woods. Born in Italy on March 24, 1953, she was the daughter of Guido and Angelina (DiBenedetto) DiPlacito.

Teresa was employed in Human Resources at The Hartford Insurance and in her later years, she worked as a substitute teacher for the Torrington Board of...

Sep 16, 2015

Amelia G. (Malanca) Re, 87, of Torrington, passed away on September 16, 2015 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Born in Torrington on September 21, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Arista (Graziani) Malanca.  She was the beloved wife of the late Lucian Re.

Amelia served as Vice President of Torrington Savings Bank until her...

Sep 15, 2015

Stanley E. Moraski, Sr., 85, of Winchester, CT, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of Lois (Gabelmann) Moraski for 59 years.

The youngest of 9 children, Stan was born December 20, 1929, in Winsted, CT, son of the late Mitchel and Margaret (Zaleski) Moraski. ...

Sep 14, 2015

Elmira (Plante) Oneglia, age 89, of Harwinton, CT, passed away peacefully Monday evening, September 14, 2015, at the shore which she so dearly loved.  She was the beloved wife and partner of the late A. George Oneglia for 64 years.

Elmira was born on February 28, 1926, the daughter of Louise (Roy) and Archie Plante.  She attended...

Sep 4, 2015

Rebecca A. (Butts) Criss, 34, graduated to Heaven on September 4, 2015 at her home in Winsted, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Torrington on September 1, 1981, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Butts and Siboney Riberio and the wife of Gregory Criss of Winsted.

A devoted Christian, Rebecca focused her life on...

Sep 1, 2015

Charles Alexander “Ajax” Constable, 82, of Winsted, CT, peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband and best friend of Marlene (Zordan) Constable for 58 years.

Ajax was born September 12, 1932, in Torrington, CT, son of the late (former Torrington City Clerk), Alexander Graham Constable...