John J. "Jack" Oris, 81, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019.  He was the husband of the late Joan (Butler) Oris who preceded him in death on August 18, 2018. Jack was born April 24, 1937, in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Durkin) Oris. An educator of Technical Education, he also served as Superintendent for Tech Ed in the Waterbury School System, and held several administrative positions in school districts throughout the state. Jack...

John Paul Savulak, 82, of New Hartford, CT, beloved husband of Beverly (Fisher) Savulak for 51 years, died on January 10, 2019, at UConn Health after courageous battles with kidney disease, CHF, diabetes and lymphoma. John was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to John Henry and Agnes (Koval) Savulak on November 19, 1936. A member of the US Army Reserves, John worked as an underwriter for 33 years at Aetna Life and Casualty.  That preceded a second career at Girl Scouts of America.  A 1960...

Robert F. Bollard, Sr., 83, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away January 10, 2019, at Brandywine Living at Litchfield.  He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Senack) Bollard for 60 years. Bob was born September 29, 1935, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Alfred and Bertha (Neidt) Bollard.  He served his country and was Honorably Discharged from the US Navy in August of 1957, and then went on to serve in the Reserves until 1961.  He was employed by CL&P, as a Lineman...

Daniel J. LaChance, Sr., 62, of Winchester, CT, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was born October 19, 1956, in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Alberic and Rita (Gorneault) LaChance.  He was employed by Fed Ex Freight as a Driver, and was a member of the Center Congregational Church in Torrington. Dan had a wonderful personality and was well liked in the community.  His favorite things to do involved his family –...

Debra (Parker) Melaragno, 60, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away, Monday, December 31, 2018, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of Alduino “Al” Melaragno for 38 years. Debra was born October 25, 1958, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of Gary and Marlene (Hornfischer) Parker of Harwinton.   She was employed as an Administrative Assistance for the State Independent Living Council.  She also worked as a...

Ann (Gioiele) DeMichiel, 103, formerly of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018, with her family by her side at Apple Rehabilitation in Avon, CT.  She was the beloved wife of the late William DeMichiel. In the midst of World War I, on October 19, 1915, Antoinetta Gioiele was born in Lee, MA, to Nicholas and Rosa (Saccardo) Gioiele, the second of 8 children.  The family traveled to and from Italy to stay connected with parents abroad.  The...

Lawrence J. “Dolly” Busa, Jr., 95, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Valerie Manor.  He was the beloved husband of Marion J.(Byczynski) Busa for 70 years. He was born June 28, 1923, in Windsor Locks, CT, son of immigrant parents, the late Maria (Luciani) and Lorenzo J. Busa, Sr.   He was raised in Meriden, CT, and attended local schools.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army to proudly serve his country during World War...

John J. Sorvillo, 76, of Naples, FL, peacefully passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 surrounded by his adoring wife and children. Born in Torrington, CT, the son of late Gilda and Joseph Sorvillo, John grew up and lived in Torrington, CT for most of his life before recently relocating to Naples, FL with his loving wife of 55 years, Marlene Petrosky Sorvillo. A graduate of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, John established a professional career in manufacturing and spent his years...

Jim Gagnon Sr. of Torrington, Connecticut and longtime resident of Colebrook took his final breath peacefully and comfortably on December 15th in the loving company of his family.  Both Keystone Place and Foothills VNA were outstanding in how thoughtfully they ensured that he and his family were comfortable in his final days. He will be remembered as a talented, hardworking, kind, humble renaissance man with a loving heart. Son, Brother, Father, Grandfather, United States Marine,...

Martha (Hilzendegen) Colucci, 80, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at Brandywine Senior Living.  She was the wife of the late Vito Colucci. Martha was born July 27, 1938, in Ludwigshafen, Germany, daughter of the late Theodore and Dora (Badder) Hilzendegen.  She was employed by the Torrington Company and then at AlTek in the Inspection Department until her retirement.  A devoted mother and grandmother, she was a communicant of St....