Joseph L. "Kiki" Consolini

Joseph L. “Kiki” Consolini, 78, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of 55 years to Elizabeth “Betty” (Kantor) Consolini.

Joe was born June 8, 1936, in Canton, CT, son of the late Giuseppe and Angelica (Aleardi) Consolini.  He served his country with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.  He was employed by USA Hauling as a driver until his retirement.  He enjoyed being an Umpire for both baseball and softball leagues, and also being a Coach to several T-Ball and Softball teams.  An avid golfer and duck pin bowler, he loved to watch auto racing and the UCONN women’s basketball games.

In addition to his wife Betty, he is survived by two sons, Joseph Consolini of Winchester and his fiancée Teresa Bush, Christopher Consolini of Torrington and his wife Ashley; one daughter, Lori Martocchio of New Hartford and her husband Joseph; two sisters, Julia Tishchofer of Glastonbury and Mary Beaudoin of Canton; four grandchildren, Joey and Jamie Martocchio and Kaitlyn and Alice Consolini, as well as several nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, with the cortege leaving at 10:00 a.m. from Cook Funeral Home, 82 Litchfield St., Torrington, to Sacred Heart Church, 116 Grove St., Torrington, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m.   Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery with full military honors accorded.  Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cook Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Condolences may be sent to the Consolini family by visiting www.cookfuneralhomect.com