Elena (Tamburrino) Cerboni, 82, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Francesco Cerboni. Elena was born April 28, 1938, in Tolve, Potenza, Italy, the daughter of the late Michelangelo and Elvira (Gianelli) Tamburrino.  She was a seamstress employed by Commercial Sewing until her retirement. She is survived by two sons, Massimo Cerboni and his wife Karen of Tampa, FL,...

Vincenzo C. D’Addario, 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Dolores (Rossi) D’Addario for 64 years. He was born July 16, 1929, in Campobasso, Italy, son of the late Vincenzo and Addolorata (Covatta) D’Addario.  He served with the Italian Army before moving to the United States in 1955.  He was employed by in the Bearing Division of The Torrington Company until his...

Gloria L. (Spielman) Smith, 86, of Falls Village, CT, peacefully passed away at her home where she lived with her dog Jack on Thursday, October 22, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Carl Smith, and daughter of the late Lucy Spielman. She graduated from Barry University in Miami with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  She was the president of the Republican Women’s Club of Oxford, CT where she made her home for 45 years.  She worked for VNA in well baby care and Kelly...

On October 20, 2020, our community lost a loving husband, father, son, uncle, brother, and friend to so many. Paul F. Samele, Jr., 57, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed into the loving arms of the Lord, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband to Dena (Pascual) Samele for 17 years.   Paulie was born August 17, 1963, in Torrington, CT, the son of Barbara (Kufchak) and Paul F. Samele, Sr. of Torrington. A graduate of Torrington High School, Class of...

Gina Nadeau, 55, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, October 17, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Gina is survived by her son, Jake Nadeau, her mother Patricia Dlugoleski, her brother Michael Dlugoleski and sister-in-law Rita Dlugoleski.  She is also survived by her father, Charles Dlugoleski. Gina was a loving mother, daughter, sister and dear friend to many.  Gina was a devout Christian whose faith in God inspired us all...

  Yolanda (Julian) Beecher of Torrington CT, passed on peacefully to be with her loving family in heaven on October 16, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Ronald Beecher for 55 years who pre-deceased her, on May 18, 2020.  Yolanda was born on December 19, 1941, to the late John G. Julian and Mary (Audia) Julian Graber. She met her husband Ronald in 1960, and were married on April 24, 1965, together they raised three children.  Yolanda was honored for her volunteer work...

Gertrude (Gert) Schlapfer of Torrington, went home to the Lord October 15, 2020.  She passed peacefully at home with her family by her side.  She was 82. Gert was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She loved nothing more than having her family around her so she could dote on them.  Her family meant the world to her and she always made sure times together were special. Gert was born on July 8, 1938, in Winsted.  She was the daughter of Albert and...

Eda Spino Sullivan passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones, at the age of 97.  Her wish to live independently in her home of 63 years was realized prior to her hospital stay of two days. Eda was born on August 14, 1923 in Torrington, CT, daughter of Nicholas and Rose Andria Spino and the seventh of ten children.  She graduated from Torrington High School Class of 1942 and was proud to be voted neatest...

Karen Jean (Ammirato) Paganini, 67, of Torrington, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  Born in Torrington, September 2, 1953, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Porro) Ammirato, she was a graduate of Torrington High School, class of 1971.  She was a seamstress at Torrington Distributors, working there for over 40 years, retiring in 2015.  Karen was very personable, always taking pleasure in sharing a conversation with...

Francis (Frank) Patrick McElwee of Harwinton died at home on October 9, 2020, after a long battle with cancer.  He was born on December 30, 1945, in New Britain, CT to Michael and Catherine (Sheehy) McElwee.  The family moved to Harwinton in 1949, the town which he considered home for most of his life.  Frank graduated from St. John’s Seminary in Boston with a degree in Philosophy.  He served in the Air Force Reserves for 20 years. Frank and Mary O’Connor...