Dec 2, 2022

Francis “Frank” J. Tavano, 74, of New Hartford, CT, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022. He was the husband of Toni (Tartaglino) Tavano.

Frank was born June 19, 1948, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late John B. and Lena R. (DiDominzio) Tavano. He graduated from Torrington High School, Class of 1966, after which he entered...

Dec 2, 2022

Dr. Thomas Henry Birney D.D.S., loving and devoted father, passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Ana, California at 90 years of age on December 2, 2022. Thomas was born and raised in Torrington, CT, and went to the University of Southern California for undergraduate studies. He subsequently attended the University of Maryland Dental school as did his...

Nov 30, 2022

Barbara A. (Graziani) Holmes, 79, of Riverton, CT, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Geer Nursing Facility.  She was the wife of the late Peter U. Holmes, Sr.

Barbara was born June 29, 1943, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of Roland and Mary (DeFranceschi) Graziani.  She was employed by Bureau of Education and Services...

Nov 26, 2022

Matthew J. Lombard, 42, of Northfield, CT, unexpectedly passed away November 26, 2022.

He was an auto technician, employed by P. C. Repair.

Matthew was born March 8, 1980, in Hartford, CT, the son of Thomas and Shelley (LaClair) Lombard of Torrington, CT; In addition to his parents, he leaves, his fiancée Dawn Hughes of...

Nov 25, 2022

Roger E. Broggi, 84, of Torrington, CT peacefully passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Litchfield Woods. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Fracasso Broggi, on November 4, 2022.  Roger was the son of the late Vittore and Adriana Panicci Broggi.  Roger is survived by a sister, Judith B. LeSage, a nephew, Victor (Kelly)LeSage, two...

Nov 23, 2022

On the evening of November 23rd Annette K. Caputi passed peacefully in her sleep.  She was the wife of the late Nicholas D. Caputi.  She was born in 1929, the daughter of the late Aurelia Killiany.

She was an avid card player, enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, playing Rummi-cube, and loved to travel.  The life-long Torrington resident...

Nov 22, 2022

Joan M. Newton was born on November 14, 1932, in Waterbury, CT, and passed away on November 22, 2022, in Torrington, CT, at the age of 90 years and 8 days.  She was the oldest of four children born to the late Charles and Ethel (Nurenberg) Maloney and was raised in Wolcott, CT.

Joan started her working...

Nov 19, 2022

Mary T. (Frighetti) Balsamo, 93, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Valerie Manor.  She was the wife of the late Anthony Balsamo.

Mary was born May 27, 1929, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Koczur) Frighetti.  She was employed by P. T. C. Aerospace for 27 years, until...

Nov 17, 2022

John David Ward, Sr. (Dave), passed away peacefully at his home in Torrington, CT, at the age of 75.

Dave grew up in Raytown, MO, the only child of John and Ruth Ward.  He is survived by his wife, Patricia, his daughter Kaye of Greensboro, NC, son John David Jr. of New Hartford, CT, granddaughter Kathryn and...

Nov 13, 2022

Aurora (DiBernardi) Sokolik, 99, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2022, under Valerie Manor hospice care. She was the wife of the late Edward F. Sokolik, with whom she was married for 63 years and together they created a wonderful family. Aurora (Mom, Nonni) was born on September 25, 1923, in Renton, PA, shortly after...

Nov 4, 2022

Rita (Fracasso) Broggi, 79, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She is survived by Roger Broggi, her beloved husband of 57 years.

Rita was born November 8, 1942, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Isadore “Sunshine” and Camilla (Radocchio) Fracasso.  She was a proud graduate of The...

Nov 1, 2022

Anthony G. Gioia Sr., 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away November 1, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the devoted husband of the late Bernice (Rogozinski) Gioia.

Tony was born October 8, 1931, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late James and Rose (Famiglietti) Gioia. He served his country with the US Navy, during the...

Oct 30, 2022

Anna Rose Torsiello, 95, was born on December 25th, 1926.  Anna, daughter of Santino and Margaret Ossola passed away on October 30th, 2022.  Anna was the devoted wife of 64 wedded years to the late Chester S. Torsiello. The cherished mother of Richard Torsiello and mother-in-law to his wife Vicki J. Torsiello; grandmother and now guardian angel of her...

Oct 30, 2022

David R. Kratzer, 63, of Torrington, CT, passed away suddenly on October 30, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of Ann (Canales) Kratzer.

David was born January 4, 1959, in New Brunswick, NJ, the son of Larry D. Kratzer of Pittsburgh, PA, and of the late Delores (Krieg) Kratzer.  David was employed by Wittmann Battenfield, Inc. as...

Oct 29, 2022

Elsie A. (Bazzolo) Rossi, 89, of Torrington, CT, passed away October 29, 2022, at Hartford Hospital.

Elsie was born September 1, 1933, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Ernest and Gilda (Ermogeni) Bazzolo.  She was employed by Torin Corporation and Dymax Corporation in the office until her retirement.  She loved to cook, bake, tend to...

Oct 27, 2022

Dolores J. Cusati passed away on October 27th 2022, at the age of 89.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 8th 1933.  It was there that she enjoyed going to Coney Island Amusement Park with her grandparents.  She relocated to Torrington with her parents at a very young age.

Dolores graduated from Torrington...

Oct 26, 2022

Stacia D. (Dziekan) Giacopini, 90, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at her home.   She was the wife of the late August Giacopini.

Stacia was born March 31, 1932, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Barenski) Dziekan.  She was employed by the Torrington Company as an Executive Secretary until...

Oct 24, 2022

Eliezer Nieves Malave, 57, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Monday, October 24, 2022, surrounded by family and friends.

Born September 9, 1965, In Comerio, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Eugenia Malave Colon of Hartford, CT, and of the late Eliseo Nieves Malave.  He was employed by Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT as a...

Oct 23, 2022

Amorina “Amy” P. (Bauce) Civelli, 97, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles J. Civelli.

Amy was born April 3, 1925, in Brendola, Italy, daughter of the late Pietro and Sylvia (Manfrini) Bauce. She was employed by Nidec Corporation, was a communicant of...

Oct 15, 2022

Jennifer Alice Savanella 59 passed away Oct. 15, 2022.  Jennifer was born Feb. 9, 1963 in Torrington, Ct. to Ruth and James A. Savanella, formally of Harwinton.  She was the beloved mother of Dominica (Perkins) Craft of Ohio, Grandmother to her daughters Desiree and Zelda.

Jennifer was predeceased by her mother Ruth and a sister Jamie Messenger. ...