Lee Joseph Sochon
Jun 23, 2024
Lee Joseph Sochon, 66, of Torrington, CT, passed away at home on Sunday, June 23, 2024, with his wife Susan by his side.
Lee grew up in Harwinton, the son of the late William J. and Edith (Eyre) Sochon, and graduated from Oliver Wolcott Technical School where he went on to work as a Tool and Die Maker. He was employed...
Kathleen Hague
Jun 23, 2024
Kathleen Hague (Fritch), 70, of New Hartford, CT passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on June 23, 2024.
Born on July 6, 1953, in Keene, New Hampshire, Kate is survived by her three sons, Jared Fritch (Marci), Brendan Fritch (Laura), and Kyle Fritch (Hillary) and her eight beautiful grandchildren – Madison, Lola and Marley Fritch, Emelia and Harper Fritch and Wesley,...
Robert S. Hatfield
Jun 22, 2024
Robert S. Hatfield, 59, of New Hartford, CT, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at his residence. He was the son of the Vera (Goodenough) Hatfield of New Hartford, CT, and of the late Stacey R. Hatfield.
In addition to his mother Vera, he is survived by a daughter, Rebecka Dinwoodie (Joseph) Maine, one aunt, Melvie Hatfield of Winsted, CT, as...
Daniel Masciarelli
Jun 21, 2024
Daniel Masciarelli, 89, of Torrington, CT, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Hartford Hospital after a short illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years Gina (Bonetti) Masciarelli who he deeply missed.
Daniel was born September 11, 1934, in Orient, PA. He was the son of the late Torello and Angeline (Zaccagnino) Masciarelli and moved to Torrington...
Sharon L. Barbero
Jun 16, 2024
Sharon L. Barbero, 77, of Winchester Center, Connecticut, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, from the Powassan virus, an extremely rare tickborne disease. She was the wife of the late Eugene Barbero.
Sharon was born October 11, 1946, in Winchester Center, CT, the daughter of the late Elmer and Thelma (Parrott) Hurlbut. She was employed by the UConn Health Center with...
Gilbert J. Madore
Jun 13, 2024
Gilbert J. Madore, 58, of Torrington, CT, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at UConn Medical Center.
Gilbert was born September 24, 1965, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Adrien and Henriette (Gilbert) Madore. He was employed by Martel Transportation as a Bus Driver and also for many years at Stone Container and All-Star Transportation.
He loved riding his...
David J. Murelli
Jun 13, 2024
David John Murelli, 74, of Torrington, CT, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Born September 24, 1949, in Torrington, CT, to the late John and Beatrice Murelli, he was a member of the Torrington High School Class of 1967, where he was a standout, if not legendary, pitcher for the THS baseball team. While attending...
Chie "Monica" Kolasinski
Jun 12, 2024
Chie Monica Kolasinski, formerly of Anniston, AL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Manchester, NH.
She was born in 1933 in Omama-machi, Gunma-ken, Japan to Masakichi and Shoko Kobayashi. She was the oldest child, with two brothers, Hironobu and Nobuhiko, and one sister, Akemi. The family briefly lived in Tokyo before returning...
Joseph V. Roberson
Jun 3, 2024
Joseph V. Roberson, 84, of Torrington, CT, passed away June 3, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.
He was born April 2, 1940, in Port Arthurn, TX. He was employed by the U.S.P.S. until his retirement.
Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cook Funeral Home.
Jeannette M. Asselin
May 20, 2024
Jeannette M. Asselin, a beloved member of the Torrington community, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the age of 83, surrounded by her family at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.Born on August 3, 1940, in Winsted, CT, Jeannette was the daughter of the late Emile and Aldea (Bernard) Asselin. She received her education at St. Anthony School and graduated...
Kenneth A. Galitello, Jr.
May 16, 2024
Kenneth A. Galitello Jr. passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024, in the home he designed and loved. He was born February 28, 1956, in Torrington, Connecticut to the late Kenneth A. Galitello Sr. and Shirley Villar Galitello. Ken graduated from Torrington High School in 1974 and attended Northwestern Connecticut Community College and the University of Connecticut.
While Ken was growing...
Robert "Cappy" Capitanio
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...
John F. Hovanak, Jr.
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...
Thomas A. Johnston
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...
Virginia McCarthy
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...
Brian C. Nickerson
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...
Patricia Cianciolo
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...
Armand Maniccia, Sr.
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...
Carl R. Johnson
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...
James Nickerson
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...