On September 13, 2023 , Dennis M Smith passed to be with his God, following a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife Cheryl Bonuomo Smith.  Dennis was born April 2, 1947, in New Britain, CT, the son of the late Herbert H. Smith and Phyllis M, Smith. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Shirley Dimock, a nephew, two nieces and a grandniece.   Dennis served with the US Navy as a radioman from 1964 to 19984. After serving he enrolled in Crafton College,...

Raymond Hoysradt, 97, formerly of Torrington died July 29, 2023, in Boynton Beach Fl.  He was the husband of 57 years of the late Lillian Ryan Hoysradt.  Born March 3, 1926, in Torrington, son of the late William Hoysradt Sr and Julia Sullivan Hoysradt, he served in The US Marine Corps as a Corporal during WWII.  He was a firefighter for the Torrington Fire Department for 30 years, retiring in 1980.  He played baseball and basketball for Torrington High and was part of...

Colleen (McLaughlin) Williams Torrington, CT – Colleen Williams passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28. Colleen was born on June 7, 1956 in Torrington, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Robert and Joan (McCaffrey) McLaughlin. Colleen attended Torrington High School and was the first female varsity member of the Torrington High School swim team. Colleen worked at the Devereux Glenholme School for over 20 years before retiring. In her retirement she enjoyed travel,...

 Carmelo "Carmen" Lamanna, 92, of Torrington, CT passed away Monday, September 25th, peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was the husband of 64 years of Lucy D'Angelo Lamanna Carmelo was born in Torrington on April 29, 1931, son of the late Anthony and Salvatricia Balsamo Lamanna.  He served in the US Army in post-war Germany. He was employed by Saint Francis Church for many years and later worked in maintenance for the Torrington Housing Authority for...

Joseph Roland Marquis, 93, of Torrington, Ct passed away peacefully Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Hartford Hospital with his family by his side.  Joseph was born in Winsted, Ct on October 31, 1929. He was the son of Albert and Adela (Royer) Marquis.  He attended Gilbert High School in Winsted, CT. Toward the end of his high school career, Joseph enlisted in the Army. He joined the 8th Army G.H.Q. during the occupation and served in Tokyo, Japan until 1948. He was later recalled...

In loving memory of Bryan Steven Warren of Goshen, who completed life’s journey Sunday, September 17th, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 5th, 1965, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was the son of the late Edwin T Warren, survived by his mom Joann (Tagliavia) Warren, siblings Donna and brother-in-law Jim Tully, brother Larry Warren, and sister Gayle and brother-in-law Carl Bondeson. He was employed as a postal worker for many years, dedicating...

Maryanne Kelmelis, 71, of Winchester Center passed away August 10, 2023.  She was the wife of Patrick Kelmelis.  Born in Lewiston ME, Nov. 22, 1951 she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Hagerman Bridges.  She had been a CNA at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital for 35 years prior to retirement.  She was an avid gardener. In addition to her husband, she leaves a daughter Tara Tebo and husband Kirt, son Lance Dopp and wife Kara and a stepdaughter Shannon Kelmelis...

Richard Eugene Silvernale, 87, of Harwinton, CT beloved husband of Carol (Almstedt) Silvernale of 62 years, passed away Friday September 8, 2023 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born December 8, 1935 in Torrington, CT, son of the late Eugene Silvernale and Anita (Caputi) Silvernale. He attended Torrington Public Schools and served in the United States Army. He was employed by the Torrington Company and retired after more than 30 years. Richard was an avid...

The Lord took the kindred spirit and loving soul of Robert Kenneth Galluzzi on September 2, 2023. Robert’s complicated birth in 1935 left him with special needs and difficult challenges throughout the 87 years he lived in Orange and Torrington, CT but his “slight” savantism gave him extraordinary abilities complemented with a childlike innocence and wholesome outlook on life that touched so many people. His greatest pleasures in life apart from visiting family in Florida...

Josephine Doot, 93, of Torrington passed away peacefully on Saturday August 26, 2023, at home.  By her side was her husband, Raymond Doot, just as he was always with her during their 71 years of marriage, along with numerous family members.  She was and will always be remembered as a loving wife of Ray, and mom or "Mima" to their six children, 19 grandchildren, and 36 greatgrandchildren. Born in Newark N.J. July 24, 1930, Jo was the daughter of the late Anthony and Maria...