Frank Fantozzi passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at the age of 94.  Frank was born in Torrington, Connecticut o January 6, 1925, to Frederick and Eliza Fantozzi and was a lifetime resident of Torrington and later in life spent the winter months in Jupiter Island, Florida.  At the age of 18 he joined the United States Air Force and was stationed in England.  From there, he flew more than 30,000 miles in 35 missions over Europe as a tail gunner on a B-17 Flying...

Sandra A. (Cisco) Colangelo, 79, of Harwinton, CT, peacefully passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at her residence, surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of Frank Colangelo for 51 years.  Sandy was born August 1, 1940 in Torrington, CT, the daughter of John and Angelina (Leoni) Cisco.  She was employed by Region 6 as a school teacher and H&R Block as a Tax Consultant.  She was a member of the Milton Woman’s Club and the Milton Public Hall...

Charles “Chuck” M. Swanson, 72, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away at his residence on Monday, September 2, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Nona J. Swanson, and his son, Christopher Swanson. Chuck was born November 4, 1946, in Torrington, CT, the son of Mary E. (Skutt) Swanson of Wolcott, CT and of the late Alsoph Swanson.  He served his country with the US Navy, where he was stationed in the Mediterranean and also South Carolina.  A...

Ronald J. Leoni, 61, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019, at Hartford Hospital.  Ron was born June 9, 1958, in Torrington, CT, the son of Ronald and Anna (Lovato) Leoni, and was preceded in death by John Todd Leoni.  He was employed by Pastorels Restaurant as a chef. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, (Our Lady of Hope Parish), 78 Litchfield Rd., Harwinton,...

Norman K. Hilpert, 76, of Litchfield, CT, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Melanie (Clark) Hilpert for 54 years. Norman was born December 8, 1942, in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Lukas and Borghild (Waage) Hilpert.   He served his country with the U.S. Navy and received a Good Conduct Medal upon his honorable discharge in 1963.  A lifelong resident of Litchfield, he was well known in the community...

Beverly A. (Batky) Perry, 77, of Torrington, CT, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Jack Perry, Sr., Beverly was born November 9, 1941, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Ernest and Julia (Kocsis) Batky.  She was employed by Stop & Shop Supermarkets in the Produce Department until her retirement.  Beverly was a beautiful mother, nana and great nana. She was a wonderful friend to everyone and...

Richard P. Borla 80, a lifelong resident of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019, surrounded by his family at his residence.  He was the beloved husband of Annesa (Jacob) Borla for 59 years. Richard was born January 8, 1939, in Torrington, son of the late William and Philomena (DiFrancesco) Borla.  He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserve, and was employed by Pratt & Whitney as a Tool & Die Maker from 1966 until his retirement on June 1,...

Laigle, Angelina Rose (Ganora) passed away on August 28, 2019.  Angelina was born on May 28, 1927, in Torrington, CT, to the late Josephine and Louis Ganora.  She was a devoted wife, mother and loyal friend to all who knew her. She graduated Torrington High School in 1944 and was married to Richard C. Laigle in 1948.  Shortly after marriage they moved to New York City for a year before returning to Torrington to start a family. Angelina’s great love of music lead her...

Annunziata (Rinaldi) Calabrese, 82, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Francesco “Frank” Calabrese. Annunziata was born March 26, 1937, Province of Benevento, Pontelandolfo, Italy, the daughter of the late Nicola and Nicolina (Guerrera) Rinaldi.  She was employed by Colonial Bronze as a Machine Operator until her retirement.  She enjoyed making sauce and cooking for...

Amanda R. Florio, 37, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019, at her home surrounded by family.  She was born October 16, 1981, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of Deborah (Curtiss) Florio of Torrington, and of the late Floris Felix Florio.  Amanda was employed by the Adams House as a C.N.A. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one son, Logan Florio of Torrington, CT; three brothers, Vincent Florio and his wife Robin of Torrington, CT,...