Feb 4, 2017

Domenic L. Rinaldi, 78, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Litchfield Woods. He was the husband of the late Diane (Poniatowski) Rinaldi.

Domenic was born December 15, 1938, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Louis and Christine (DeFrancisco) Rinaldi.  He was employed by the City of Torrington as a Police Officer until...

Feb 2, 2017

Jean P. (Cantadore) Neag, 98, of Narragansett, RI passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Brookdale South Bay in South Kingstown, RI.  She was the wife of the late Traian Neag. Jean was born in North Canaan, CT, and was the daughter of the late Baptist and Elizabeth (Rasiga) Cantadore.

Jean grew up in Torrington, CT...

Jan 25, 2017

Leon Dunlap, 68, of Waterbury, CT, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Leon was born November 2, 1948, in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Ralph and Marion (Kyle) Dunlap.  He was an avid Elvis fan, and loved cats.

He is survived by one sister, Sandra Illing, of Inverness, FL, two...

Jan 23, 2017

Frederick Raymond Sokolik, of Ocala, FL and formerly of Torrington, CT, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away of a broken heart on January 23, 2917. He was born October 31, 1931, in Torrington, CT to Paul and Mary Sokolik the seventh of eleven children.

He was educated at the Migeon Ave. School and Torrington High School...

Jan 22, 2017

Steven L. Garbin, 84, of Torrington, CT, passed away January 22, 2017, at Wolcott Hall.

Steve was born July 1, 1932, in Hartford, CT, son of the late Mario and Helen (Balogh) Garbin.  He owned and operated Triump Taxi for over 20 years in Boston, MA.  He was a former member of the Torrington Knights of Columbus....

Jan 15, 2017

Silvio “Sy” G. Florio, 94, of Harwinton, CT, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017, at UCONN Medical Center.  He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ann “Minnie” (Yurgalewicz) Florio who preceded him in death on August 31, 2013.

Sy was born December 31, 1922, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Santo and Severina (Fattori)...

Jan 13, 2017

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Dino Carlo Casali passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 13th, 2017. He was the devoted husband of Corinne “Corky” (Zoli) Casali, the love of his life to whom he was married to for 62 years. Dino was born on September 24th, 1929, in...

Jan 12, 2017

Elizabeth J. (Burnes) Hackett, 87, of Southbury, CT, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late J. Franklyn Hackett.

Elizabeth was born November 29, 1929, in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late Robert and Grace (Schwartz) Burnes.

She is survived by four children, Ellen Pannone (Gary) of...

Jan 12, 2017

Mrs. Angelina (Angie) M.  Renzullo, 89, formerly of Torrington, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2017.

Mrs. Renzullo was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 4, 1927, the oldest of three children of the late Salvatore and Angelina Rossi.  She moved to Torrington as a child, marrying and raising a family there until 2012 when she moved...

Jan 10, 2017

Fred passed away January 10, 2017, peacefully, at Valerie Manor surrounded by his family.  His wife, Dolores peacefully passed away 19 hours later, January 11, 2017, at Valerie Manor, also surrounded by their family. They were married for 63 years.  The family would like to thank everyone at Valerie Manor for their wonderful care and support at this difficult...

Jan 10, 2017

Ronald "Ron" McCalvin passed away peacefully on January 10, 2017, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born March 16, 1941 in Lake Placid, NY to Richard and Jennie (Campbell) McCalvin. He spent his childhood in Lake Placid. Ron worked as a shift supervisor for Century Brass in New Milford, as well as...

Jan 8, 2017

John P. Herman, 63, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Jean (Tocci) Herman.

John was born June 28, 1953, in Jenkins, PA, son of the late Louis and Claire (Kollar) Herman. He served his country with the US Army.  He was employed by Turner and Seymour Manufacturing Company...

Jan 7, 2017

Nancy M. (Leonard) Gronski, 50, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Yale New Haven Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Mark Gronski.

Nancy was born April 1, 1966, in New Britain, CT, daughter of Mary (Kurnik) Leonard of Bristol, CT, and of the late Donald Leonard.

In addition to...

Jan 7, 2017

Elizabeth (Conlon) Holmes, 90, passed away on January 7, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT.

Born on November 27, 1926, in Riverton, CT, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Eleanor (Dearborn) Conlon.  Elizabeth’s passion in life was her children.  She was a loving mother who cared very deeply about her children.   Elizabeth was...

Jan 4, 2017

Dorothy (Bacon) Lizama, 89, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Robert Lizama.

Dorothy was born November 5, 1927, in Wimbledon, ND, daughter of the late John and Ellen (Rowe) Bacon.

She is survived by two sons, John Lizama of Spokane, WA...

Jan 1, 2017

John W. Kennedy, 87, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017, at Hartford Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Dolores Crameri  Kennedy and of the late Betty Jo Hendry.

John was born April 6, 1929, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Arnold and Pearl (Colby) Kennedy.  He was employed by Pratt &...

Jan 1, 2017

Yvette Aube Colligan, age 98, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2017.  Yvette was predeceased by her husband Wayne J. Colligan in 1988.

Born in Torrington on May 2, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Neree and Justine Aube.  Yvette is survived by her three children, Gail (Kenneth) Pavolonis, Jim Colligan...

Dec 30, 2016

Carol A. (Bequillard) Contreras, born August 6, 1945, passed away December 30, 2016.  She was the daughter of Edmond A. Bequillard and Katherine Peck Bequillard of Torrington, CT.

She leaves behind her loving husband, Rudy Contreras, a daughter Lorrie Sulek and granddaughter Septhanie Sulek both of Farmington; a brother Robert Bequillard, Sr. and his partner Marilyn Cone...

Dec 30, 2016

Henry  “Toot” S. Dzinski passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2016 surrounded by family.  He was born on July 6, 1927 in Torrington, CT the youngest child of Stephen and Tessie Dzinski.  He was predeceased by his parents, his siblings Leona, Henriette and Ernest, and his wives Lois (37 years) and Claire (23 years).

Henry...

Dec 23, 2016

Eugene “Gene” F. Diorio, 93, a lifelong resident of Torrington, CT, passed away, Friday, December 23, 2016, at Litchfield Woods surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Mary (Marcella) Diorio for 55 years.

Gene was born November 17, 1923, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Anthony and Marianna (Porreca) Diorio.  He served...