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 grandnieces, Sydney and Jesse LeSage all of Illinois, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by wife, Rita, several aunts, uncles,...

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 worked at the Torrington Company for several decades and was a proud graduate of Post College.  After leaving the Torrington Company...

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 career as a young girl at Southern New England Telephone Company (AT&T).  She later became supervisor of the Torrington branch office.  After her retirement from AT&T,...

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 her retirement.  Mary was a NY Giants fan, and an avid UCONN basketball fan for both the men’s and women’s teams.  She enjoyed playing...

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 dog Buddy. Dave graduated from the University of MO at Rolla with a degree in civil engineering and enjoyed a successful career in the steel fabrication business, eventually...

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 her Italian-born parents, Giuseppe and Anna (Cesco) immigrated from San Pietro di Cadore, Belluno Province, so her father could work...

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 Gilbert School and enjoyed attending the Blue & Gold Legacy Dinners. She was employed by Howard’s, The...

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 Korean conflict.  He was employed by the Social Security Administration and then later by the State of Connecticut with the Lottery Commission until...

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 a machinist. In addition to his wife Ann, and father Larry, he is survived by a son, Coe Gavette; daughters, Briana Kratzer of Vernon, CT, Emily...

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 adored granddaughter, Chère Torsiello. Anna was predeceased by her brother, George Ossola and will be sorely missed by sister...