Sep 1, 2019

Norman K. Hilpert, 76, of Litchfield, CT, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Melanie (Clark) Hilpert for 54 years.

Norman was born December 8, 1942, in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Lukas and Borghild (Waage) Hilpert.   He served his country with the U.S. Navy and received...

Sep 1, 2019

Beverly A. (Batky) Perry, 77, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Jack Perry, Sr., Beverly was born November 9, 1941, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Ernest and Julia (Kocsis) Batky.  She was employed by Stop & Shop Supermarkets in the Produce Department...

Aug 30, 2019

Richard P. Borla 80, a lifelong resident of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019, surrounded by his family at his residence.  He was the beloved husband of Annesa (Jacob) Borla for 59 years.

Richard was born January 8, 1939, in Torrington, son of the late William and Philomena (DiFrancesco) Borla.  He served his...

Aug 29, 2019

Ann M. (Donahue) Bendoraitis, 81, of New Fairfield, CT, peacefully passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Yale New Haven Hospital.   She was the wife of the late George Bendoraitis.

Ann was born October 26, 1937, in New York, NY, the daughter of Aloysius and Catherine (Keehan) Donahue.  She was employed by the Lewsan Company as an...

Aug 28, 2019

Laigle, Angelina Rose (Ganora) passed away on August 28, 2019.  Angelina was born on May 28, 1927, in Torrington, CT, to the late Josephine and Louis Ganora.  She was a devoted wife, mother and loyal friend to all who knew her.

She graduated Torrington High School in 1944 and was married to Richard C. Laigle in 1948. ...

Aug 28, 2019

Annunziata (Rinaldi) Calabrese, 82, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Francesco “Frank” Calabrese.

Annunziata was born March 26, 1937, Province of Benevento, Pontelandolfo, Italy, the daughter of the late Nicola and Nicolina (Guerrera) Rinaldi.  She was employed by Colonial Bronze as a...

Aug 10, 2019

Amanda R. Florio, 37, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born October 16, 1981, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of Deborah (Curtiss) Florio of Torrington, and of the late Floris Felix Florio.  Amanda was employed by the Adams House as a C.N.A.

In...

Aug 9, 2019

BreAnna B. Hoyt, 26, of Torrington, CT passed away Friday, August 9, 2019, at Hartford Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved daughter of Matthew and Wendy (Hoyt) Kirschner.

BreAnna was born November 12, 1992, in Bristol, CT.  She was employed as a customer service representative at Club 24.

Although BreAnna’s life...

Aug 7, 2019

Vincent V. Spata, 80, of Burlington, CT passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Valerie Manor in Torrington, CT.  He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Russo) Spata for 55 years. Vince was born in Bridgeport, CT on August 2, 1939, the oldest of four children, to the late John and Filippa (Gascia)...

Aug 5, 2019

Bette (Fickenger) Olsen, 81, of Torrington, CT, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019, at Regal Care at Torrington.  She was the wife of the late David R. Olsen who preceded her in death on August 1, 2019.

Bette was born November 24, 1937, in Stafford Springs, CT, daughter of the late Rudolph and Dorothy “Dot” (Dulude) Fickerger. ...

Aug 1, 2019

David R. Olsen, 83, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Regal Care at Torrington.  He was the husband of Bette (Fickenger) Olsen.

David was born April 27, 1936, in Providence, RI, son of the late Rolf and Frances (Duncan) Olsen.  He was employed by Texaco as a truck driver until his retirement.

Aug 1, 2019

Dolores R. (Hashim) Gerardi, 86, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Saint Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT.  She was the beloved wife for 59 years of the late Donatantonio Gerardi, Jr., who preceded her in death on July 15, 2018.

Dolores was born December 20, 1932, in Pittsfield,...

Aug 1, 2019

Arlene (Zampini) Revaz, 88, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Litchfield Woods.  She was the beloved wife of Robert F. Revaz for 66 happy years.

Arlene was born January 31, 1931, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Domenic and Alfonsina (Parise) Zampini.  She graduated from Torrington High School in 1948 and went...

Jul 31, 2019

Armand W. Pinette, 64, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at his residence.  He was the husband of Peggy (Thrall) Pinette.

Armand was born November 4, 1954, in Lincoln, Maine, son of the late Norman and Leana (Fortin) Pinette.  He was a machinist, employed by the Metallion Factory until his retirement.

In...

Jul 31, 2019

William ("Bill") Lawrence Goring, 76, of Torrington passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.

Growing up in Northampton, Massachusetts, Bill loved exploring in the woods and reading everything he could get his hands on. After graduating Columbia College (Columbia University) in NY and enjoying a colorful, politically-engaged life in the city, his affection for books and desire...

Jul 29, 2019

Michael Moscaritolo, 89, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully Monday, July 29, 2019, at Cook Willow Health Center, Plymouth, CT.

Michael was born January 5, 1930, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Carmine and Philomena (Silano) Moscaritolo.  He served his country in the US Army, and later was employed in Torrington by The Warrenton Woolen Mill...

Jul 26, 2019

Greg passed peacefully Friday, July 26, 2019, with the love of his life “Ren”, family and Jesse (his service dog) at his side.

Born and raised in Hartford, CT, he joined the U.S. Navy at age 19 and served 6 years, doing 2 tours in Vietnam, also stationed in Albany, GA where he met his first wife...

Jul 17, 2019

Irene J. (Estok) Pollansky, 94, of Torrington, CT, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles H. Pollansky.

Irene was born April 17, 1925, in Bridgeport, CT, daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Papp) Estok.  She was employed by Bridgeport General Electric and later Hamilton Standard.  While employed by...

Jul 17, 2019

Gloria J. (Ferrarotti) Borla, 86, a lifelong resident of Torrington, CT, passed into eternal life on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.   She was the beloved wife of the late Silvin P. “Sonny” Borla who she married on October 20, 1956, and who preceded her in death on January 2, 2003.

Gloria was born July...

Jul 10, 2019

Mabel Gioia Woolley left us on July 10, just days after her 105th birthday, in her home of 77 years at 34 Maple Hollow Road in Bakerville (New Hartford), Connecticut.

She was married to her sweetheart John F Woolley on October 6, 1934, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Torrington. They were married for 59 years until his...