It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Melissa Ann Balsamo, who left this world peacefully on November 20, 2024, at the age of 51 in Missouri. Born on May 16, 1973, in Torrington, Connecticut, Melissa was the beloved daughter of Henry and Patricia Balsamo. She was a shining light in the lives of those who...
Carolyn (Green) Alfano, 87, of Torrington, CT, passed away November 18, 2024, at her home. She was the wife of Raymond Alfano, Sr. for 70 years.
Carolyn was born May 3, 1937, in Haverhill, NH, the daughter of the late Gladys (Burque) and Steven Green, Sr. She was a fabulous cook, a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was known...
Joseph D'Onofrio, a kind and loving husband, passed away on November 17,2024, at Hartford Hospital. Born on April 21, 1956, in East Hartford, CT, Joe was a dedicated CNC Machinist, having spent many years contributing his skills at Inertia Dynamics / Altra Industrial Motion before retiring.
Joe was known for his generous spirit and unwavering loyalty as a friend. He was...
John Joseph Grieco, 74, of New Hartford, CT, passed away November 16, 2024. He was the husband of Deborah (Laigle) Grieco for 53 years.
He was born May 4, 1950, to the late Thomas W. and Viola (Bontempo) Grieco of Torrington, CT. He attended Torrington area schools and graduated with a Business Degree from Northwestern Connecticut Community College.
After a career in...
Wayne John Lovetere, 66, passed away on November 11, 2024, after a long illness. Wayne is the son of Angeline and Salvatore Lovetere, both deceased. He was also predeceased by a brother, Jeffrey Lovetere.
Wayne leaves behind a son, Jesse Lovetere, of Torrington, CT; a brother, Sal Lovetere Jr. of Winsted, CT; and sisters Deborah Hague and Sally Lovetere of Winsted,...
Richard J. Ohotnicky, 86, of Torrington CT, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Bruno) Ohotnicky whom he married in 1963.
Richard was born December 18, 1937, in Torrington, and is the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Roman) Ohotnicky. Richard was a 1955 graduate of Torrington High School and...
Violantia (Pagano) Mazzaferro, 104, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late George R. Mazzaferro.
Viola was born February 15, 1920, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Francesco and Guiseppina (Bassone) Pagano. She was employed by the Torrington Manufacturing Corporation and Torin Corporation until her retirement. Family was...
George M Ayazides, 87 of Torrington, CT passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his home. He was the beloved husband of Carmina (Finello) Ayazides for 58 years.
George was born May 26, 1937, in Scranton PA. He was the son of Costi Ayazides, a Pontian Greek originally from Turkey and Panagiota (Calomeris) Ayazides, a Spartan Greek, originally from Geraki, Greece....
Howard Waltos passed away at home in Torrington, CT on October 20, 2024. He was the husband of the late Kathleen “Cookie” (Alicky) Waltos. Howard was born in Torrington, on July 24, 1927, a son of the late Charles and Aline (Mougenot) Waltos and was a lifelong Torrington resident.
Howard served during World War II in the U.S. Navy aboard the...
Priscilla J. (Frick) Dellamarggio, 80, of Torrington CT passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Wolcott Hall. She was the beloved wife to the late Andrew A. Dellamarggio.
Priscilla was born on March 25, 1944, in Stratford CT, the daughter of the late George and E. Grace (Mitchell) Frick. She was a graduate of Bunnell High School and was employed for...
John W. Todor, 76, of Torrington, CT passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Cathleen (Marchand) Todor for 42 years.
John was born September 7, 1948, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late John and Marion (Wright) Todor. He was a graduate...
Eutan Hudson, 95, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Florence (Francis) Hudson, and of the late Geraldine (Boothe) Hudson.
Eutan was born May 6, 1929, in Jamaica, the son of the late David and Mable (Smellie) Hudson. He was a contractor / carpenter by trade, employed by Natgun Corporation...
Emil S. Gianni, 93, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Norma (Frati) Gianni for 69 years.
Emil was born October 29, 1930, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Vincenzo and Carmellina (Brancato) Gianni. He served his Country with the U.S. Navy, honorably discharged during October...
Kevin O. Baldwin, 75, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at Litchfield Woods. He was the husband of the late Maria (Mella) Baldwin.
Kevin was born May 16, 1949, in Haverhill, NH, the son of the late Kenneth and Calista (Olmstead) Baldwin. He is survived by his son, Matthew, his wife Jeanine and their 2 children, of Milford,...
Joan (Cantadore) Talbot, 89, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was the wife of the late Edward G. Talbot, Jr.
Joan was born October 7, 1934, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia (Cavallo) Cantadore. She was employed by the Torrington School System for 31 years with their Hot Lunch Program. After...
Aldo S. Zordan, 100, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Ginetta (Veltroni) Zordan, Claire (Rodemeyer) Zordan and also was a longtime companion to the late Marge Videtto.
Aldo was born April 12, 1924, in Pittsfield, MA, the son of the late Ivo and Mary (Pavoni)...
Russell A. DeSanti, Jr., 60, of Torrington, CT, passed away at this residence on Sunday, September 15, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (VanValkenburg) DeSanti for 30 years.
Russ was born February 13, 1964, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Russell and Yvette (Ratte) DeSanti. He was employed by Serling Sintered Technologies as a Maintenance Supervisor.
In addition...
Sarah Rasmussen, 45 of Harwinton, CT passed away on September 14, 2024. She was born February 3rd, 1979 in Torrington, CT and graduated from Lewis S Mills High School.
Sarah had a kind heart and a gentle soul. She loved art, animals and playing the piano. She was known for her artistic ability as she worked alongside her father, a leading...
Angeline Mary (Marchi) Lovetere, 97, of Winsted, CT, peacefully passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Valerie Manor. She was the wife of the late Salvo J. Lovetere.
Born July 26, 1927, in Winsted, CT, she was the daughter of the late John and Lena (Calabrese) Marchi. She was employed by the A&P supermarket as a bookkeeper, a member of the...
William J. Monroe, 85, of Winsted, CT, peacefully passed away on September 8, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital. He was the husband of the late Phyllis (Collins) Monroe.
Bill was born June 6, 1939, in North Canaan, CT, the son of the late Richard and Dorothy (Pendergrastt) Monroe. He was employed by Sharon Oil as an HVAC technician until his retirement.
He...