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This blog is designed to enable viewers to post their comments on various subjects related to The Torrington Company's demise as a separate corporate entity. We will try to answer the question "Why?" and hopefully provide guidance to other Companies who might find themselves in a similar situation. We will also try to be a vehicle for alumni to express their thoughts
About Me
- Norm M
- North Reading, Massachusetts, United States
- Now retired, I was employed by The Torrington Company / Ingersoll Rand from 1963 through 1987. Recently widowed, relocated from TX to MA
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TORRINGTON – Rose A. Brennan, 77, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at Litchfield Woods Health Care Center. Mrs. Brennan was born in Torrington on March 5, 1940, daughter of the late Michele and Ines (Chinati) Chinatti, and had been a lifelong area resident.
She was a retired employee of the Torrington Company, retiring with 40 years of service. Mrs. Brennan was a volunteer at the Warner Theater for many years, volunteering in the box office, and as an usher. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, reading, and anything to do with animals, especially cats. Survivors include a son, Shawn M. Brennan of Waterbury. Mrs. Brennan was predeceased by a brother, Luigi Chinatti, and her longtime companion, William Milligan. Funeral services will be private. Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home, 258 Prospect St., Torrington, is in care of arrangements.
Torrington- Virginia L. Pileni, 94, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington. Miss Pileni was born in Kittanning, PA, on December 13, 1922, daughter of the late Vincenzo and Julia (Barella) Pileni, and had been a Torrington resident for most of her life.
She was a retired machine operator with the Torrington Company, a communicant of St. Peter Church, and a volunteer at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Miss Pileni enjoyed bowling, gardening, reading, and most of all, spending time with family. She was predeceased by a brother, Ernest Pileni and sister Theresa Ratte and brother-in-law Arthur Ratte. Survivors include nieces and nephews, Ann Marie Lallier, and her husband David of Torrington, and their children, Brittany, Eric, Corey, and Julia; Mary Ellen LaTulipe of Torrington, and her children Joseph, Jr., Tara, and Brian; Karen LaTulipe and her husband Michael O’Halloran of Highland, NY, and their children Melia and Cole; William “Billy” LaTulipe, Sr. of Torrington, and his children William, Jr., and Emma; Cathy Phelps of Glastonbury and her children Keira and Austin; Robert Ratte and his wife Ellen of Palm Bay, FL, and their children James and David; and several grandnieces and grandnephews. Miss Pileni was predeceased by a nephew, Joseph LaTulipe, Sr., who passed away August 4, 2017. Graveside services will be held Friday, August 11, 2017 at 12:30p.m. at New St. Francis Cemetery, 863 South Main St., Torrington.
Torrington - Gladys E Barella, 80, passed away Wednesday, August 23rd, at Valerie Manor. She was the wife of the late Ernest Barella. Gladys was born in Winsted CT on July 18, 1937, a daughter of the late Gladys (Strever) and Philip Heacox.
She was a retired Inspector for the Torrington Company. She, along with her husband were antique car enthusiasts, she enjoyed knitting and crocheting, playing cards and bingo. She spent several years in Florida after her retirement before returning to this area. She is survived by daughters Sheree Rossi and husband Ernest of Harwinton, Cindie St. George and husband Bill of Londonderry VT, and Pamela Brimmer and husband Barry of Torrington, grandchildren Ernest and wife Chelsea Rossi, Michele and husband Ernie Savage, Marie and husband Jason Tabachnick, Liam, Kyle, and Keith Brimmer, and Donald Miller-Zucco, as well as 5 great grandchildren. She also leaves her sister Ruth Tedesco. She was predeceased by a son Donald Miller III, brother William Heacox and sister Helen Humphrey. Funeral Services will be held Saturday Aug. 26, 10:00 AM at Phalen Funeral Home 285 Migeon Ave Torrington with burial following at Hillside Cemetery. Friends may call prior to the service from 9-10 AM. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Center for Cancer Care 200 Kennedy Dr Torrington CT 06790.
Torrington - Maria (LaGatta) Calabrese, 75, peacefully passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Nicola Calabrese who preceded her in death on November 8, 2012. Maria was born July 19, 1942, in Pomigliano D’arco, Naples, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Angela (Manna) LaGatta.
She was employed by The Torrington Company in the Assembly Department until her retirement. She was a member of the St. Peter Holy Rosary Society and a lifelong communicant of St. Peter Church. She is survived by three children, Carmelina Calabrese of Torrington, Vincenzo Calabrese (Wendy) of Harwinton, Angela Calabrese of Torrington; three sisters, Giovanna Cipollone of Australia, Suffraggine Manna and Ida LaGatta both of Naples, Italy; three grandsons, Joseph, Nicholas and Dominic Calabrese, as well as several nieces and nephews. Maria’s family would like to thank all of the VNS Hospice Nurses for the wonderful and compassionate care given to her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter Church, 107 East Main St., Torrington, CT. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial contributions be made to St. John the Evangelist Church, c/o Faith Formation, 21 Academy Hill , Watertown, CT 06795. Condolences may be sent to the Calabrese family by visiting www.cookfuneralhomect.com
Torrington - Daniel “Dan” A. Arezzini, 62, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Born on April 26, 1955, he was the son of the late Alfred P. Arezzini and the late Emily Marracino Arezzini. He is survived by two brothers and one sister, David Arezzini of Cos Cob, CT, Michael Arezzini of Unionville, CT and Nancy Blake of Chesterfield, NH. He is also survived by a loving nephew and niece, and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Dan attended Torrington Public Schools where he graduated in 1974.
He worked at the Torrington Company for 27 years. He was a member of Prime Time House for many years. His favorite hobbies were playing chess, gardening, and taking long walks. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, September 16th from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. at Cook Funeral Home, Torrington, CT. A private Christian burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Prime Time House, Inc., 836 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790. Please make out your check to Friends of Prime Time House, Inc. Donations online: http://www.primetimehouse.org/, click on “Support Us”.
Torrington - Adolph “Gassy” Yurgalewicz, 96, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances (Juhas) Yurgalewicz, who predeceased him on February 23, 2008. Mr. Yurgalewicz was born in Torrington on October 28, 1920, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Chaplin) Yurgalewicz and served his country in the United States Army during World War II as a Technician Third Grade in the 814th Medical Air Evacuation Squadron. He received an Honorable Discharge on 12/6/45.
Mr. Yurgalewicz was a retired Inspection Supervisor at the Torrington Company Standard Plant, retiring with 45 years of service. He was a member of the Harwinton VFW, under the command of his brother-in-law, Silvio “Sy” Florio, a member of the Polish National Alliance, and a member of The Order Sons of Italy. Mr. Yurgalewicz enjoyed all sports, especially softball, basketball, golf, fishing, hunting, and hiking. He was always at the center of his children’s activities, offering his expertise for instruction and umpiring games with the neighborhood kids as well. There was always a game or activity going on. His hobbies included taking care of his family and home, polish music, dances, and family picnics. He truly loved the outdoors, chopping wood, gardening, and making friends with the chipmunks in the yard. He was a jack of all trades, and master of them all. Survivors include three daughters, Frances and her husband Harry Victor Penn of FL, Janet and her husband Thomas Whittaker of Torrington, and Lois and her husband Joseph Kuszaj, Jr., of CA; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Yurgalewicz was predeceased by three brothers, Anthony, Walter, and Henry; three sisters, Josephine Marchell, Evelyn Ferency, and Mary Ann “Minnie” Florio. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 9:30a.m. from Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home, 258 Prospect St., Torrington, to Sacred Heart Church, 116 Grove St., Torrington for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30a.m. Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Torrington. Friends may call Monday, September 11, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00p.m. at Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home. At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241 or to the Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016.
Torrington- James E. Hilton, Jr., 79, died Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Litchfield Woods Health Care Center, Torrington. He was the beloved husband of the late Norma “Terri” (Southworth) Hilton. Mr. Hilton was born in Montgomery, AL on October 19, 1937, son of the late James E. Hilton Sr., and the late Eloise (Collins) Hilton, and had been an area resident for most of his life.
He was a U.S. Army National Guard Veteran, and a retired machine operator with the Torrington Company, retiring with over 40 years of service. Mr. Hilton was a founding Member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Litchfield, where he also served as a deacon. He will be remembered for his great work ethic and his love for Nascar racing. Survivors include two sons, James Mark Hilton and his wife Jennifer, and John Hilton, all of Torrington; three daughters, Peggy Murphy, and her husband Patrick, Susan Hilton, and Kathy Hilton, all of Torrington; two brothers, Charles Hilton and his wife Betty of Torrington and Robert Hilton and his wife Darlene of Anniston, AL; a sister, Donna Stewart and her husband Mark of Riverside, AL; and two grandchildren, Joshua and Shannon Hilton of Torrington. Mr. Hilton was predeceased by a brother, Julian Hilton. Memorial services will be held Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 5:00p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 441 Torrington Rd., Litchfield. Burial in Hillside Cemetery, Torrington, will be private. At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 441 Torrington Rd., Litchfield, CT 06759.
Norfolk - Carolyn F. Moseley, 88, of 49 Laurel Way, Norfolk, died at her home surrounded by her family on October 3, 2017. She was the loving wife of John Moseley. Carolyn was born on November 17, 1928 in Jersey City, NJ. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Ashley) Fred. As a child, she visited her grandparents at the Ashley farm in Winchester Center. She attended Beaver College in Pennsylvania. Carolyn married William Miller in 1953 and lived in the Ashley Rd. residence with her three children for 25 years. She was an active member of the Winchester Center Congregational Church and community. In 1978, she married John Moseley. They enjoyed 39 years of a loving relationship at their home on Laurel Way in Norfolk.
Carolyn worked as the receptionist at the Torrington Company for several years. She enjoyed playing the piano, summer vacations to the Moseley property in Nova Scotia, needlework, reading and spending precious time with family and friends celebrating every holiday, birthday and special occasion. Carolyn was kind and cheerful to everyone she met and her friendly manner will be missed by many. She was predeceased by brothers Lt. Col. Walter Fred and Robert Fred. In addition to her husband John, she is survived by her children: Susan Seaback and her husband Michael of New Hartford, Patty Rocco and her husband Peter of Albany, OR and William Miller of New Hartford, as well as her stepchildren Ann Moseley and Christopher Moseley. She loved and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Center Cemetery, 15 Old Colony Rd. in Norfolk, CT, on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Norfolk Ambulance Service. Kenny Funeral Homes, 39 Maple Ave., Norfolk, has care of arrangements. Published in Register Citizen on Oct. 10, 2017
Torrington - Lieselotte Beier, 91, passed away Monday, November 6th, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the wife of the late Heinz Beier who died in 2013. She was born in Germany, on May 30, 1926, and came to the United States in 1953.
She worked in Quality Control at the Torrington Company Needle Division and also for Mitral Corp. An avid reader, she enjoyed crocheting, baking, and cooking. She and her husband enjoyed traveling before his death. Lieselotte is survived by a son, Heinz and his wife Mary Jane Beier of New Hartford, and was predeceased by a son Uwe Beier and 2 sisters and a brother in Germany.Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 11th at Saint Paul's Church in Torrington, CT .Friends may call 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, November 10th at Phalen Funeral Home in Torrington and 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 11th at Saint Paul's Church. Memorial Contributions can be made to St Paul's Church Book of Remembrance 837 Charles St Torrington, CT 06790.
Torrington - David E. Ahlman, 75, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. David was born June 11, 1942, in Winsted, CT, son of the late Eric and Mary (Therrien) Ahlman.
He was employed by The Torrington Company as a Supervisor, until his retirement. He is survived by one son, David S. Ahlman; two daughters, Shawn Chandler and Stacey Ahlman, all of Torrington; one sister, Nancy Powers of Florida; seven grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Ahlman. Private graveside services have been entrusted to Cook Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the Ahlman family by visiting www.cookfuneralhomect.com
Torrington- Margaret M. Hogan, 98, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at Wolcott Hall, Torrington. Miss Hogan was born in Torrington on March 19, 1919, daughter of the late Thomas and Loretta (Daley) Hogan, and had been a lifelong city resident.
She was a retired employee with the Torrington Company, retiring with over 30 years of service. Miss Hogan was a lifelong communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church, and enjoyed reading. She is survived by her sister, Patricia M. Hogan of Torrington. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 11:00a.m. at Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home, 258 Prospect St., Torrington. Burial will follow in New St. Francis Cemetery, Torrington. Friends may call Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 11:00a.m. at Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Paul the Great Parish, 160 Main St., Torrington, CT 06790.
Torrington - David Wilt, 83, passed away, Monday, November 20th, at Hartford Hospital. He was the husband of 51 years of Mary Gallo Wilt. David was born in Aultman, PA on February 15, 1934, a son of the late Jennie (Lydic) and David Wilt and served in the US Air Force during the Korean War.
He was employed as an Electrician at The Torrington Company for 21 years and also had worked for Brunswick Corp. He enjoyed morning coffee with his friends. In addition to his wife, he leaves three daughters Coleen Marchese and husband Jack of Milford, Kristen Puhalski and husband Robert of Fort Mill SC, and Amie Wilt of Selma NC, and sons Sean Wilt of Middlebury and Joseph Wilt of Torrington, and grandchildren Thomas, Haley, Jimmy,Justin, and Julie.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 25th at Phalen Funeral Home in Torrington, CT with Rev Michael Ambrose of Northwest Hills Community Church officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Friends may call prior to the service 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Saturday at the funeral home.
Norfolk - John Bourinot Moseley, age 90, of 49 Laurel Way, Norfolk, died on December 1, 2017, surrounded by family. He was the loving husband of Carolyn Moseley who predeceased him by two months. John was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on August 13, 1927. He was the son of John Frederick Bourinot Moseley and Jean Henry Moseley. John was a Canadian citizen but lived and worked in the United States for over 60 years. As a child, John and his sister Jane spent wonderful summers at their grandparents' home in River John, Nova Scotia, where he knew every rock on the beach where he played. He attended Dalhousie University in Halifax. John was married to Helen Moller in 1954. Together they had four children. In 1978, John married Carolyn Fred Miller and they enjoyed a loving relationship for 39 years at their home on Laurel Way, Norfolk.
John worked as a research engineer for Canada Air, Warner Brake and Clutch, General Time, and then retired after an extended employment with the Torrington Company, part of Ingersoll Rand. John and his family delighted in their vacations in Nova Scotia with John's sister's family, sailing on John Bay, camping and bonfires. He was a talented woodworker, gardener, photographer and tinkerer with electrical gadgetry. John savored classical music and opera, his favorites being La Traviata and the Barber of Seville. He held patents including two related to the function of the computer track ball. John also loved to share his opinions about politics and world events.
He was predeceased by his wife Carolyn, and sons Paul and Johnny. John is survived by his son Christopher Moseley; his daughter Ann Moseley and her fiancé David Bohn; daughter-in-law Mary Moseley; three stepchildren, Susan Seaback and her husband Michael, Patty Rocco and her husband Peter, and William Miller. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Battell
TERRYVILLE – Dolores A. (Pecco) Hamel, 80, of North Port, Fla. and Terryville, wife of Robert R. Hamel passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at her home in Terryville. Dolores was born Sept. 23, 1937, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Aldo Pecco and Florence (Milano) Childs.
Prior to her retirement she was employed by Ingersoll Rand of Watertown. She was a parishioner of St. Thomas Church, Thomaston. She enjoyed going to Florida in the winter months and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Besides her husband of 62 years, she is survived by her son, Michael Hamel and his wife, Julie Petrin of Terryville; her daughters, Cindy Murszewski and her husband, Garth of Agawam, Mass., Janet Leger and her husband, Chris of Terryville; her brother, Aldo Pecco of Massachusetts; her sister, Gloria Brevetti of Bristol and five grandchildren, Jennifer, Kimberly, Sarah, Kyle and Wesley. She was predeceased by her sisters, Henrietta and Joyce. Relatives and friends may call at the Scott Funeral Home, 169 Main St. Wednesday, Dec. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m., with a memorial service to follow at 8 p.m.
Torrington – Helen Krulicki, 94, our loving mother went peacefully to God on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Krulicki. Helen was born in Torrington on August 5, 1923, daughter of the late Conrad and Mary (Kozlak) Grinvalsky, and spent all of her 94 years in Torrington.
She was employed at the Torrington Company for many years, and worked at Waring Products in her retirement. Helen cherished her Slovak heritage, and was proud to be a lifelong parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. Survivors include a daughter, Marian Pastore and her husband Garry; her son, John "Jack" Krulicki and his wife Lisa; and her precious granddaughter, Sarah Krulicki, all of Torrington. They will miss her laugh, her smile, her wit, and especially her never-ending love. Helen was predeceased by three brothers, John, Jacob, and Edward Grinvalsky, and three sisters, Mary Grinvalsky, Anna Colangelo, and Margaret Stewart. They have been patiently awaiting her arrival for many years.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 18, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. from Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home, 258 Prospect St., Torrington, to Sacred Heart Church, 116 Grove St., Torrington, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Torrington. Friends may call Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home.
To offer an online condolence, please visit www.gleesonryanfh.com
Torrington, CT - Grove Roys III, 64, of Torrington a legend in the model railroading community, lover of cheeseburgers and classic Corvettes, and an amateur whistler of songs by The Beach Boys, passed away on December 17, 2017, surrounded by his family, after a courageous, hard-fought battle with cancer. Grove was extremely passionate about his model railroading. He developed and evolved his love of trains as a kid from his own father. Though he amassed trains from all over, he would always remain faithful to Lionel Trains, so much so that the company would highlight Grove’s status as The Lionel Legend in a 2016 online profile. Not to let such a title go to waste, his wife and sons were sure to refer to him as “The Legend.”
Legends only become legends through a supporting family. Grove married his best friend, Laurie Turbacuski, with whom over the course of their 39 years of marriage had two sons who were the lights of his life: Tyler (of State College, PA) and Christopher (of Los Angeles, CA). He was born to Helen Dlugokinski and Grove Roys Jr. He was raised with sisters Shelia Fitzsimons, Sharon Roys, Cindy Roys and Darlene Mubarek in Harwinton, CT, and was a graduate of Lewis Mills HS Class of 1971.
Having retired from the Torrington Company/Timken after 34 years, he held a brief stint at Deringer-Ney before joining Edgewell/Schick-Wilkinson Sword in 2006 as Superintendent of the Mold Tool Room. Ever the fighter, he worked every day until his final months. Grove wore his signature button-down flannels tucked into jeans every day, unless at a Penn State game in which case you’d find him in blue and white swag. All of this is to say his wardrobe never stood a chance at outshining his wife’s closet, something he took pride in. In addition to the 4th Floor staff at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Grove’s family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Torrington’s Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center, in particular Dr. Brandt and Abby, for their unwavering compassion and dedication. Visitation will be held at Phalen Funeral Home Thursday Dec. 21 from 4:00-7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday Dec. 22 at 11:30 AM at Saint Francis of Assisi Church. Friends are asked to go directly to Church. In lieu of flowers, donations in Grove’s name can be made to Penn State’s student-run philanthropy, THON, to fight pediatric cancer (thon.donordrive.com), or the Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center (200 Kennedy Drive, Torrington, CT 06790). Because a beach was his favorite place to go, every moment big or small was soundtracked by his favorite band, The Beach Boys. This moment is no different. Grove is on safari to stay. Tell the teacher he’s surfing…surfin’ USA. on line memorials www.phalenfuneral.com
Torrington, Marion P. Beecher, 96, peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at Litchfield Woods. She was the beloved wife of the late George Beecher. Marion was born March 20, 1921, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Alfred and Teresa (Basso) Sica.
She was a lifelong resident of Torrington and was employed by the Torrington Company in the Needle Bearing division. She is survived by two sons, Ronald Beecher of Torrington and George Beecher Jr. of Torrington; one daughter, Donna Larsen of Torrington; one sister, Fay Sica Bosco of Torrington and two great grandchildren. Marion was predeceased by one daughter, Joann Beecher Mancino and one brother, Joseph F. Sica and one daughter, Marion Beecher Pastizzo.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at Hillside Chapel, 76 Walnut St., Torrington. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John Paul the Great Parish, 160 Main St., Torrington, CT 06790. Condolences may be sent to the Marion’s family by visiting www.cookfuneralhomect.com
TORRINGTON – David Wilt, 83, passed away Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, at Hartford Hospital. He was the husband of 51 years of Mary Gallo Wilt. David was born in Aultman, Pa., on Feb. 15, 1934, a son of the late Jennie (Lydic) and David Wilt, and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
He was employed as an electrician at Torrington Co. for 21 years, and also had worked for Brunswick Corp. He enjoyed morning coffee with his friends. In addition to his wife, he leaves three daughters, Coleen Marchese and husband, Jack, of Milford, Kristen Puhalski and husband, Robert, of Fort Mill, S.C., and Amie Wilt of Selma, N.C.; sons Sean Wilt of Middlebury and Joseph Wilt of Torrington; and grandchildren Thomas, Haley, Jimmy, Justin and Julie.
Funeral services will be Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at Phalen Funeral Home, Torrington, with the Rev. Michael Ambrose of Northwest Hills Community Church officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery. Friends may call before the service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. phalenfuneral.com
Torrington - John Achee, 88, passed away peacefully at Valerie Manor on Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on September 20, 1929. He was the loving husband of Alice Achee for 63 years. A graduate of St. Stanislaus private high school in Bay St. Louis, MS, he then attended the Merchant Marine Academy and served in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from the University of Connecticut, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
He was employed by the Torrington Company, part of Ingersoll Rand until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved golfing, sailing, skiing, running road races, and even surfing as a young man. He was a gifted artist and builder of furniture. John also built two catamarans in his garage and loved to take his family sailing. No matter how he felt, good or bad, if you asked him how he was, his response would always be “Fantastic”! Besides his wife Alice, John leaves his daughter, Lynn Achee and her husband Tony DiGiaco, son Jeff Achee and his wife Lisa, with grandsons, Kyle and Dylan Achee, son Richard Achee and his wife Susanne, daughter Trish Berg and her husband Brian Berg with grandson Tyler Berg and granddaughter Jenna Berg. He also leaves his sister, Beverly Neski of Harwinton, and CJ Achee and his wife Catherine Ann of New Jersey, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Lloyd, Norris, Earl and Bobby Achee, and three sisters, Theresa Gatian, Shirley Northup, and Laura Bea Oehrle. A thank you goes out to all of the nurses and aides at Valerie Manor who gave him care and compassion over the years. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, with the cortege leaving at 10:30 a.m. from Cook Funeral Home, 82 Litchfield St., Torrington, CT to St. Francis of Assisi Church, 160 Main St., Torrington, CT for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Francis New Cemetery with full military honors accorded. Relatives and friend may call on Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Cook Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the Achee family by visiting www.cookfuneralhomect.com
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