All Obituaries

Middletown, CT:  Emilie Joan Capitanio 77, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Middlesex Healthcare Center, following a lengthy illness.  She was the wife of the late Leo R. Capitanio who died in 2013. Born in North Canaan, CT, January 24, 1945, she was the daughter of the late, Tracy and Luella (Hart) Blakely, Joan had spent most of her life in northwest, CT, growing up, working and raising her family.  She was both a Boy & Girl Scout leader, Sr....

Torrington: Denise Mae Lagasse 59, born in Winsted CT on November 4, 1963, passed away December 28th 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends after fighting a short battle with cancer. Denise, above all, loved her family. Her family was everything to her. Her greatest accomplishments were her sons Craig Lagasse (Waterbury) and Brandon Lagasse (Torrington). Her rock was her "Sissy" Lori A Wilkinson (Sandisfield Ma.), the love of her life was her granddaughter...

Winsted:   Jackie Walter Centrella, 69, died on Saturday, December 17, 2022, from injuries sustained as the result of an automobile accident.  Born in Winsted, July 15, 1953, he was the son of the late Giulio “GeGe” and Marjorie (Lang) Centrella, he had lived here all of his life.  He had attended local schools and prior to his retirement, he had worked at the transfer station for MDC for fifteen years.  In recent years, he had enjoyed...

Winsted: Gilda (Fasciano) Bongiovanni 95, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2022. Gilda was born September 17, 1927, in Torrington, CT to Leborio and Palma (DiGioacchino) Fasciano.  She grew up and attended local schools in Torrington, CT and attended the Hartford School of Hairdressing and Cosmetology in Hartford, CT.   Gilda was a Hair Dresser for 48 years, working in various salons in Torrington and Winsted.  She owned her own business, Gilda's Beauty Salon in...

Winsted:  Barbara Ann Carl, 68, loving wife of Richard J. Carl, died on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Litchfield Woods Convalescent Home in Torrington, following a lengthy illness.  Born in Winsted, April 23, 1954, she was the daughter of the late John Lamont, Jr. and the late Pearl (Onion) Lamont.  She had lived here all of her life.  She had attended local schools and was a graduate of The Gilbert School, class of 1973.  During her working career, she had worked...

  Mark Joseph Capak Jr, 28, of Winsted, CT passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022.  He was an amazing and loving husband to Sharon Capak for four years on September 21, 2022.  Mark was born on February 21, 1994, in Trenton, NJ.  He was the best son to his mother, Carolyn Capak of East Windsor, NJ and his father, Mark Capak, Sr. and step mother Lola Ciruello of New Egypt, NJ.   Mark was the most genuine, kind hearted person. He was always there for his family and...

Winsted, CT: Sean Patrick O'Neil, 35, died suddenly on Monday, August 1, 2022 in Riverton, CT. He was the son of Bernardine "Bunny" (Connole) O'Neil of Winsted, CT and Timohy J. O'Neil (Gail M. Story) of Sebastian, FL. Sean was born in Torrington, CT, on November 6, 1986 and spent his childhood in Winsted, CT. He attended local schools, graduating from The Gilbert School, class of 2005 and Northwest CT Community College in Winsted where he received his Associates...

Winsted:  Joseph Alfred Forster, 81, died suddenly on Monday, July 11, 2022.  He was the husband of Linda (Newfield) Forster.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, November 7, 1940, he was the son of the late Alfred and Ann (Krouppa) Forster.  They moved to Winsted when Joe was just a youngster.  Joe attended local schools and was a graduate of The Gilbert School, class of 1961.  After school, he enlisted in the Marines.  The next four years were spent at Parris...

Patricia M. Zygmont Embraced life, family matriarch and devoted Catholic New Hartford – Patricia (Pat) Madeline Hart Zygmont, 91, passed away on May 8, 2022, (Mother’s Day) at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, surrounded by her loving family. Pat is survived by her devoted husband, Edward, daughter Janise, and sons Thomas, Edward, John, David and Francis. Another daughter, Sharon, preceded her in death in 2016.  Pat is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 9...

Terence “Terry” Edward Brennan passed away on Easter Sunday, April 17th, 2022. Born on September 25th, 1957, Terry was the son of Edward Brennan and Marjorie Sylvester Brennan. He was a native of Winsted, CT and attended The Gilbert School, leaving in 1974 to enter the US Naval service. During the Vietnam/Cold War era, he served in the United States Navy from 1974 to 1978 aboard the Tecumseh (USSBN-628), where he was well known for his comic relief, and witty humor; making daily...