Dudley H. Couch, 51, of Torrington, CT, passed away, Monday, May 21, 2018, at Hartford Hospital.  Dudley was born July 29, 1966, in Torrington, CT, son of Dudley C. and Diane (Simmons) Couch of Torrington.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Jeffrey Couch, and two sisters, Brenda and Sherri Couch both of Torrington, as well as his Uncle Richard and Aunt Mary Simmons of Winsted. Private funeral services have been entrusted to Cook Funeral...

John “Jack” A. Pollutro, 79, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Angela (Finello) Pollutro for 56 years. Jack was born April 29, 1939, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Alfred “Freddie” and Louise (Giarnese) Pollutro.  He served his country with the US Army, enlisting in 1958 and Honorably Discharged in 1962 during the...

Richard Alan Kaufman, 72, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 10th, 2018.  Rich was born in Hartford, the son of late Dr. Joseph R. Kaufman and Bernice Calef. Rich is survived by his wife and solemate Janet Kaufman of Torrington; his daughter Heather Ventresca and her husband Michael and granddaughter Victoria of Southington.  Rich also leaves behind a step son Kirk Erskine and his wife Charlene of Escondido, CA, and four step...

LaRoyce F. (Mercier) McGowan, 47, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of Thomas McGowan. LaRoyce was born December 30, 1970, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of Frank and Patricia (Waitkus) Mercier of Waterbury.  She was employed by Charlotte Hungerford Hospital as an ER Technician, as well as by the City of Torrington as a Police Matron. In addition to her husband and her parents, she is...

John L. Palladino, 82, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 after a brief illness.  He was the husband of the late Roberta “Betty” (Bassett) Palladino for over 55 years, who preceded him in death February 13, 2011. John was born December 13, 1935, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Rocco and Theresa (Basso) Palladino.  An excellent athlete, he had hoped to attend college, however, due to his mother’s death at an early age, he...

Sisto (Rocky) Cracco, 83, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the husband of Janet (Mancino) Cracco for 51 years. Rocky was born November 13, 1934, in Torrington, son of the late John and Mary Cracco.  He served his country in the US Army.  He was a long time employee of the First National Stores in Litchfield. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Lara LaRoche of Plantsville, and a...

Helen L. (Mella) Serasio, 102, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away at her home, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of the late Frank Serasio. Helen was born July 14, 1915, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Bruey) Mella.  She was employed by the Torrington Company as an Inspector, until her retirement. She is survived by one daughter, Mary “Dottie” Siddall and her husband Kenneth of...

Leonard P. Franks, 82, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Litchfield Woods.  He was the husband of Ruth (Falk) Franks for 59 years. Leonard was born July 8, 1935, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Leonard and Albertina (Kindleburgh) Franks.  He served his country with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.  Among the awards and decorations he received upon his Honorable Discharge in January of 1957 were the National Defense...

Beatrice (Bardin) Lomento, 100, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.       Beatrice was born on July 15, 1917 in Harwinton, daughter of Yvonne (Pepin) and George B. Bardin.        Beatrice was dedicated to her family.  Even into her very last years, she was actively engaged in the lives of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.   A...

Marion (Brooks) Muschell, 78, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018, at her residence, surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of Victor M. Muschell for 54 years. Marion was born September 6, 1939, in Bristol, CT, daughter of the late Henry and Catherine (Stanislawski) Brooks.   A Registered Nurse, she graduated from the Hartford Hospital School of Nursing, earned her BS Degree from Boston College, and was inducted into Yale...