Dec 6, 2015

Michael Ducatelli of Torrington passed away peacefully on December 6, 2015, surrounded by his wife and children.  He was the loving husband of Jean (Masciarelli) Lynn Ducatelli for 29 years.

Mike was born September 15, 1922 in Torrington, CT, son of the late Joseph and Madeline Ducatelli.  He attended Oliver Wolcott Technical School.  Mike was...

Dec 3, 2015

Veta J. Pipa entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 3, 2015, surrounded by her loving members of her family and friends. She was born on August 11, 1921 in Delhi, New York, daughter of Wallace Mills and Mary Peck Mills. Veta was employed at Mitral and Pheol as an inspector and Altek company. She was a member of...

Dec 1, 2015

Joseph R. Petricone, Sr., 71, was reunited with his beloved wife Anne when he entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 1, 2015.

Born December 23, 1943 in Torrington, CT, he was the son of the late Fiore and Edith (Barbara) Petricone.  A lifelong member of the Torrington community, Joe followed in his father’s footsteps as Owner...

Nov 26, 2015

Glenn E. “Animal” Mozeleski, 51, of Torrington, CT lost his courageous battle with cancer at Valerie Manor on Thursday, November 26, 2015, surrounded by his beloved soul mate, Donna Kuehl-Yousefzadeh , her daughters, Jillian and Sarah, and her son, Nicholas.

Glenn was born February 11, 1964, in Holyoke, MA, and is the son of Judith Sutton of...

Nov 26, 2015

Barbara (Audia) Michalski, 79, of Lakewood, NJ, formerly of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015.  She was the wife of the late Edwin Michalski.

Barbara was born December 26, 1935, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late William and Rose (Rinaldi) Audia.  She was employed by the Bergen County as a Bookkeeper until her retirement....

Nov 25, 2015

Mildred S. Hugger, 97, formerly of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015, in Bristol, CT.   She was the wife of the late Edward F. Hugger.

Mildred was born February 23, 1918, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late John and Gustina (Struculo) Hrobon.  She was employed by the Register Citizen as a typesetter until her...

Nov 13, 2015

Donald Fantozzi, Sr., 81, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015, at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness.  He was the beloved husband of Martha (Cioppa) Fantozzi for 60 years.

Donald was born May 1, 1934, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Pat and Matilda (Ast) Fantozzi.  He was...

Nov 6, 2015

Roger L. Cohen, 51, of Torrington, CT, passed away, Friday, November 6, 2015, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the husband of Debra (Metallo) Cohen.

Roger was born September 9, 1964, in Greensburg, PA, son of Robert L. Cohen, Sr. of York, PA, and Evelyn G. Thompson of West Mifflin, PA.  Being from the Pittsburgh area, Roger...

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,...