Eleanor J. (Dusi) Richard, 92, of Harwinton, CT, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, June 25, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of the late Adrian Richard. Eleanor was born September 20, 1927, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late John and Bertha (LeJeune) Dusi.  She was employed by Browns Optical as the Office Manager until her retirement.  She enjoyed flower gardening, was an avid bowler and a member of the Skytop Lanes Women’s Bowling League for many...

Jill (Pudlinski) Tavano, 50, of West Island (Fairhaven, MA) and Torrington, CT, passed away on June 22, 2020 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, MA, after a brief illness. She was the beloved daughter of Barbara Pudlinski, of Torrington, CT, and recently predeceased by her father, John.  Jill is also survived by her brother, Christopher (and his wife Donna) of Cromwell, her 4 nieces and nephews [Kristin Haug, and Nicholas, Christopher and Anna Pudlinski], her ex-husband, Matt Tavano, of...

Ethel (Wheeler) Melius, 93, of Torrington, CT, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020.  She was quietly laid to rest, in keeping with her wishes. Ethel was the daughter of the late Henry and Minnie (Lange) Wheeler and lived in Torrington almost her entire life.  She attended the one-room schoolhouse at the corner of East Main and Torringford Street.  She enjoyed riding her pony or one of the neighbor’s horses on the cinder or dirt roads in Torringford.  She loved to...

Nancy Arnett Cuozzo, 62, of Torrington, Connecticut passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 peacefully at her home. Nancy was born August 19, 1957 in Ridgewood, Queens, New York. Daughter of the late Anthony and Jean Carroll Arnett. She was an assistant manager and vital part of the Torrington Savings Bank for 21 years. She was beloved by her coworkers and especially her many customers. During her years of service, she had received many awards for her excellent customer service. A...

Francis E. LeJeune, 93, of Granby, CT, entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, June 19, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of the late Josephine (Mecca) LeJeune for 64 years who pre-deceased him on September 19, 2013. Francis was born on May 28, 1927, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Emil and Jennie (Sileno) LeJeune.  He served his country with the U.S. Navy in WWII.  When he returned from duty, he was employed by John Hancock Life Insurance,...

CALLEGARI, DANTE, 87, of Farmington, formerly of Torrington, passed away peacefully Friday, June 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Dante was born in Vicanino, Lugagnano Val d’Arda, Provincia di Piacenza, Italy, April 5, 1933, son of the late Enrico and Colomba (Inzani) Callegari. Dante immigrated to the United States with his family in 1969. Though a man of few words, his determination, selflessness, and amiability were...

Eugene (Gene) Moore, 75, of Harwinton, CT, succumbed to a short battle with cancer at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, with his loving family by his side.  Gene was an avid runner, having participated in several marathons including New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia, as well as several local running events.  He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University in 1969.  He retired in 2006 from a 37 year career as a...

Vanessa Grieco, 59, of Torrington, CT, grew her butterfly wings and flew home to be with her mother on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at home surrounded by family.  Vanessa was born April 17, 1961, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of William T. Grieco of Torrington, and of the late Jean (Dabkowski) Grieco.  She was a member of the Torrington High School Class of 1979 and was employed by Big Y for many years, where she always greeted people with a smile and with kind words. In addition...

Gladys (Williams) Dellaghelfa, 95, of Torrington, CT, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at her residence.  She was the beloved wife of the late John Dellaghelfa. Gladys was born April 13, 1925, in Burnsville, NC, the daughter of the late Marion and Addie (Williams) Phillips.  A devout Christian, she was honored as the First United Methodist Church Woman of the Year in 2019.  She enjoyed working in her vegetable garden, cooking and quilting.  Always willing to help...

Linda (Pratt) Cables, 74,  of Thomaston, CT, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020, at Waterbury Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Denis C. Cables. Linda was born June 30, 1945, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Lester E. and Anna (Anderson) Pratt.  She was employed by O.G. S. Technologies in the Purchasing Department. She is survived by one son, Darin E. Cables and wife, Audra of Harwinton, CT; one daughter, Robin L. Cables of Thomaston, CT; one sister, Betty...