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...

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...

Apr 28, 2024

Thomas A. Johnston, born on August 21, 1937, in Yonkers, New York, passed away on April 28, 2024, at Valerie Manor in Torrington, Connecticut. He was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Martha (Walters) Johnston.Tom led a fulfilling life characterized by dedication and skill. He worked diligently as a Tool and Die Maker at the Torrington Company, Connecticut...

Apr 27, 2024

Virginia (Dent) McCarthy 82, of Harwinton, CT passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of William E. McCarthy Jr. for over 55 years. 

Virginia was born on March 29, 1942, in Hartford, CT, the daughter of the late George and Josphine (Shay) Dent. 

In addition to her husband Bill (Mack), she is...

Apr 24, 2024

With great sorrow we announce that Brian C. Nickerson, 71, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford with his family by his side.

            Brian was born December 10, 1952, in Torrington, Connecticut to Charles and Colleen Connelly Nickerson. He graduated UVM with a BS in Engineering in 1976 and went on to expand the business...

Apr 13, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Cianciolo (81) passed away peacefully on Saturday April 13th, 2024. Mom, Pat, Mrs. C, Grandma Pat and Auntie Pat as everyone affectionally called her was born in Waterbury CT in 1942 to Peter and Santina (Ragaglia) Guarino. She was married to her husband Joe Cianciolo of over 50 years, who she has been reunited with today in glory.

Pat...

Apr 11, 2024

On April 11, 2024, Armand Maniccia Sr., husband of the late Romilda (Cesaro) Maniccia, passed away in the comfort of his home at the age of 96. He was the sixth child born to Italian immigrants Tulio and Giovannina (DiCicco) Maniccia on December 17, 1927, in the family home in Torrington. Armand attended the Burrville school in times when children...

Apr 9, 2024

Carl R. Johnson, 71, of Rocky Hill passed away unexpectedly on April 09, 2024.

Carl was born in Bristol, and attended Bristol Central High School before enlisting in the Navy. He reached the rank of BT3 and was awarded the National Defense, National Intelligence, Vietnam Service Medals as well as many commendations for his service for his country. He deployed on...

Mar 30, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jimmy) Nickerson, a cherished member of the Torrington community, who left us peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness on March 30, 2024.  Born on January 31, 1951, in Torrington, James was the beloved son of Charles Nickerson and Colleen (Connolly) Nickerson.  He lived a...

Mar 26, 2024

Loda Sheehan, of Harwinton, passed away on March 26, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, surrounded by her family. 

Loda was born November 27, 1939, in Southbridge, MA, to John and Mary (Zamora) Slota. Loda graduated from Mary E. Wells High School in Southbridge in 1957.

Loda married John "Jack" Sheehan of Southbridge on September 1, 1962. They moved to Torrington in 1965,...

Mar 25, 2024

On March 25, 2024, our beloved, George F. Molitor, Jr., born September 17, 1937, passed away peacefully after a heroic battle with cancer.

George was a proud graduate of Oliver Wolcott Technical School, where he earned top honors in the carpentry program. It was then that his long and successful career, spanning over 50 years, began. Upon graduating, George started working...

Mar 23, 2024

Deirdre Conception (Gordon) Ivain, of Torrington CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 23, 2024.  She was born in Mohill Village, County Leitrim, Ireland on December 7, 1932, the daughter of Thomas & Margaret Reynolds Gordon to a large family.  

She was educated at Mercy Convent, Mohill, Loreto Convent, Kilkenny, and the London School of Nursing in London England.  Growing...

Mar 20, 2024

Diane Elizabeth Randall, 76, passed away on March 20, 2024, at her home in Torrington after a brief illness. She was born on January 2, 1948, in Torrington, daughter of Alice (Perkins) and Stanley Randall. She is survived by her sister Donna (Randall) Fillie and her husband Robert S., niece Michelle Carpenter and her son Dale Carpenter all of Torrington,...

Mar 17, 2024

Born October 21, 1952, in Hartford, CT, Robert A. Rizzo peacefully passed surrounded by family on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the age of 71. Robert was the beloved husband of Deborah (Kerr) Rizzo. He loved NW CT and lived most of his life in Torrington and Harwinton. Bob’s younger days were filled with cars and bowling. He spent hours perfecting...

Mar 13, 2024

George A. English, 86, of Torrington, CT, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mary (Blandino) English. George was born June 18, 1937 in Winsted, CT, son of the late James and Sarah (Cannavo) English.

George graduated from The Gilbert School and joined the U.S. Naval Reserve. Upon his...

Mar 9, 2024

Everett F. Spiegelhalter, Jr., 80, of Guilford, CT, formerly of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marguerite (Colleoni) Spiegelhalter for 59 years.

Everett was born August 27, 1943, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Everett F. and Elizabeth (Czapor) Spiegelhalter. He was...

Mar 9, 2024

Doris M. (Degenais) Graziani, 98, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 9th at her home.  She was the wife of the late Peter M. Graziani.

Doris was born August 1, 1925, in Lowell, MA, the daughter of the late Henry and Antoinette (Barth) (DePermentier) Dagenais.  She was employed by Hotchkiss Brothers, retiring in 1979. ...

Mar 5, 2024

Irene (Greene) Knapp, 63, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Tuesday March 5, 2024, at her home. She was the wife of the late Raymond J. Knapp, Sr.

Irene was born December 17, 1960, in Biddeford, ME, the daughter of the late Harry Boyajain and Rita (Houle) Greene and Ray Greene. She was employed by the Adams...

Feb 27, 2024

Stanislaw (Stan) Levicki, 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  He was the husband of the late Philomena (Notte) Levicki.

Stan was born February 7, 1933, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Stopski) Levicki.  He served his country with the U.S. Army Honorably Discharged in...

Feb 27, 2024

Reinhold (Reiny) Emile Pfeffer, 91, of Harwinton, CT, passed away on February 27, 2024.  He was the loving husband of Carol (Roman) Pfeffer.

Reinhold was born on December 4, 1932, in Torrington, CT.  Before his retirement, he worked as a CAD Operator and Draftsman for 45 years at the Torrington Company.

He leaves behind a...