Robert J. Alfano, 84, of Torrington, CT, passed away at home during the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 13, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Rita (Lopardo) Alfano. Uncle Bobby, as he was known, was born on July 18, 1934 in Torrington, the son of the late Pasquale and Elvira (Pellegrini) Alfano, Sr.  He left high school in his senior year to join the United States Air Force in 1954 where he was stationed in Korea. Upon being honorably discharged in 1958, he started working...

Norean Y. Rudek, 93, of Harwinton, CT, peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of Edward Rudek, Sr. for 70 years. Norean was born February 2, 1926, in Manchester, CT.   She was employed as a Head Teller within the banking industry for many years.  An avid Red Sox fan, she also enjoyed watching UCONN Women’s Basketball.  She was a communicant of Immaculate Heart of Mary...

Allen L. Rogala, Sr., 71, of Willsboro, NY, formerly of Torrington, CT, suddenly passed away on March 7, 2019.  He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Jones) Rogala for 48 years. Allen was born April 28, 1947, in New Britain, CT, son of the late Alexander and Helen (Zwick) Rogala.  He was a Mechanical Engineer, employed by IMI Cornelius, Lancer Corporation and Seitz Corporation until his retirement. Allen enjoyed his time stamp collecting, gardening, and feeding the birds. ...

Dorothy “Dot” Anne Szczesniak (nee Hogan), 88, passed away serenely Monday, March 4, 2019, at her home in Harwinton, CT. She was in the arms of her eldest daughter with her cat Maeve on her lap and Michele, her hospice aid, at her side. She was born in Torrington, CT on August 31, 1930, the daughter of Thomas and Olive Hogan. Dot was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Martin Paul Szczesniak and her brothers Bill and Dave Hogan. She is survived by her beloved sisters Marj...

James J. Tynan, 55, of Harwinton, CT, peacefully passed away at his home with his family by his side on Friday, March 1, 2019.  He was the beloved husband of Connie (Mosher) Tynan. Jim was born August 26, 1963, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Edward and Lorraine (Singer) Tynan.  He proudly served his country with the U.S. National Guard, and was employed by Kimberly Clark as a pipe fitter / plumber.  He enjoyed riding his dirt bike and quad.  He also enjoyed...

Fannie M. (Ascenzo) Egliskis, 90, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Valerie Manor.  She was the wife of the late Leonard A. Egliskis. Fannie was born December 29, 1928, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late John and Angelina (Lovallo) Ascenzo.  She was employed by Bank of America as a Head Teller until her retirement. She is survived by two daughters, Frances DiChillo and her husband Richard of Bradenton, Florida, Lenora Egliskis of Torrington, CT;...

Joshua Murray, 44, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019.  He was the beloved husband of Andrea (Millette) Murray. Josh was born June 27, 1974, in Waterbury, CT, the son of Joanne (Gelinas) Burgio.  He was a mason by trade, employed by Blakeslee Prestress Brick Layers, Local 1. Josh was a hard working family man, who had a dry sense of humor, and whose smile would light up any room that he was in.  He was an avid NY Yankee fan, and NY Jets fan, and...

Charles L. Zecchin, 85, of Winsted, CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Cherry Brook Healthcare Center with his loving wife by his side. He was the devoted husband of Dorothy (Chicos) Zecchin for 63 years. Charles was born August 23, 1933, in Winsted, son of Joseph and Pauline (Cogliati) Zecchin. He graduated from The Gilbert School in 1951 and attended Teachers College of Connecticut. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. Charlie was...

Carol Edith Patterson was born on Christmas Day, 1934, to Marion Esther (Davis) and Harold Sturtevant Patterson.  Carol worked in the offices of Anaconda Brass Mill in Waterbury, CT, and numerous other small businesses.  After retiring, she moved to Vermont where she and her mother had built a home on 20+ acres of family farmland, living there nearly 20 years.  It was there that she relished the happiest years of her life, enjoying her freedom and independence, surrounded by...

William Ronald Cahill, 83, of Hillsboro, NH, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT with his devoted companion and caregiver, Betty Ann (Patchen) Poll by his side, where she has been since 2003 when they began to share their lives together. Ron was born December 26, 1935, and raised in Somerville, NJ, the son of the late Ernestine (Jassa) and Joseph Cahill.  He attended Duquesne, Seton Hall and Rutgers University. ...