Virginia A. (Nettleton) Lawrence, 70, of Watertown, CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020, with her husband by her side.  She was the beloved wife of Michael Lawrence for 22 years. Virginia was born April 25, 1949, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Ralph and Anna (Palladino) Nettleton.  She was employed by the Southbury Training School until her retirement.  She enjoyed spending time with her family as well as her canine companions. In addition...

Curtis K. Case, 83, of Barkhamsted, CT, passed away on January 17, 2020.  He was predeceased by his wife Phyllis J. Case. Curtis was born April 12, 1936, in Winsted, CT, the son of the late Dr. George and Doris (Parmalee) Case.  He has lived in Barkhamsted for the last 53 years.  Curtis was raised in Winsted, CT and graduated from the Gilbert School and Trinity College.  In addition to a nearly 30-year career at IBM, Curt was heavily involved in local activities in...

Dennis Martin DeFranceschi, 71, formerly of 147 Central Avenue Torrington, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, in the presence of his devoted care giving sister.  Dennis was born on November 4, 1948, in Torrington, the son of the late Alfred and Edith (Mazzei) DeFranceschi, Sr.  He was a graduate of Torrington High School in 1966 and enlisted in the Navy thereafter. He was stationed in Japan while in the Navy and he moved to San Diego, CA following his service. He worked as...

Russell J. O’Connor, Jr., of Norfolk, Connecticut, and Vero Beach, Florida, died January 6, 2020, at home, after a long and courageous battle with neuroendocrine cancer. He was the husband of Margo (Schmitt) O’Connor, for forty-three years.  Born in Winsted, Connecticut, on February 2, 1946, he was the son of the late Russell J. O’Connor, Sr., and Elaine (Nardi) O’Connor. He is survived by his wife, Margo S. O’Connor, and sister, Karen M. O’Connor,...

Rosemary B. (Matthews) Satzuk, 92, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020, at Valerie Manor.  She was the wife of the late Gregory G. Satzuk. Rosemary was born October 22, 1927, in Manhattan, NY, the daughter of James and Helen (Johnson) Matthews.  She was employed by Mutual of New York in the Processing Department until her retirement. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Nichol and her husband Jim of Torrington, CT; one granddaughter, Jessica...

Carlene M. (Steyer) Edwards, 92, of Torrington, CT, passed away December 31, 2019, at Litchfield Woods.  She was the wife of the late Thomas Edwards. Carlene was born November 17, 1927, in Manchester, England, daughter of the late Carl and Alice (Lees) Steyer.  She was employed by The Wyndham Hotel as a switchboard operator in New York City. She is survived by one son, Brian Edwards and his wife Myriam of Torrington and granddaughters, Jennifer Edwards and Christine Edwards as...

Robert E. Decelles, Sr., 68, of Goshen, CT, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital after a long illness with lung issues.  He was the husband of Mary Ellen (Mazini Crocco) Decelles, his soulmate and the love of his life.  They were married for 28 years. Bob was born December 25, 1950, in Manchester, CT, son of the late Gerald and Gilberta (Palshaw) Decelles.  He was formerly employed by Pratt & Whitney and Electric Boat, and he was a...

Nunzia "Maria" Giambersio, 83, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at Valerie Manor.  Born in Ginestra Potenza, Italy on March 24, 1936, Maria was the daughter of the late Luigi and Maddalena (Gentile) Giambersio.  She was employed by Timex in the Assembly Department until her retirement.  Maria lovingly and tirelessly cared for her parents, her sisters, and her brother. Maria was also fiercely devoted to her friends and...

John F. Jacques, 69, of Harwinton, CT, peacefully passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.  John was born July 20, 1950, in Van Buren, ME, the son of the late Francis and Esther (Bouchard) Jacques.  He was a renowned farrier and enjoyed showing on his horse Cruzin. He dedicated more than a decade volunteering for HYSA .  John will be remembered most for his genuine personality, his honesty, firm handshake, sparkling blue eyes,...

Shirley (Northrup) Longobucco, 93, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Valerie Manor.  She was the beloved wife of Dante Longobucco and loving mother to her daughters. Shirley was born May 29, 1926, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Francis and Amanda (Talbot) Northrup.  She was employed by Winsted Memorial Hospital as an L.P.N., and also by the D.N.A. Uniform Shop as a Sales Clerk.  A graduate of Torrington High School, and of...