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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
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- 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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John Flood Beauchemin, 76, and Sandra (Spinney) Beauchemin, 76, of Torrington CT passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023, and August 1, 2023, respectively. John and Sandra were married 54 years.
John was born in Hartford CT, the son of the late Clement Joseph Beauchemin III and Helen (Flood) Beauchemin. He is survived by his brother Clement Joseph Beauchemin IV and his wife Lori Beauchemin, and his sister Bettina Beauchemin. John was a graduate of St Anthony’s High School in Bristol CT and Manhattan College in Bronx NY. John had a long successful career of thirty-eight years as an IT Manager working for The Torrington Company, a Division of Ingersoll-Rand Corporation and The Timken Company. He had many hobbies in his retirement that included working outside with his John Deere Tractor, restoring two 1969 BSA Lightning motorcycles and working on projects in the cellar. As a young man John spent time in New Jersey with his Uncle Paul and Aunt Eddie Beauchemin, often at Yonkers Race Track betting on the horses.
Sandra was born in Bristol CT, the daughter of Basil Spinney and Mary (Carone) Spinney. She is survived by her brother Brian N. Spinney and his wife Jane (Grosclaude) Spinney, and her special cousin Darci (Merrow) Buchanan. Sandra was predeceased by her cousin Jeffrey Merrow and his wife Nancy (Grabelski) Merrow. Sandra was a graduate of St Anthony’s High School in Bristol CT. Sandra worked as a legal secretary for the Law Firm of Gallicchio, Merati and Griffin in Torrington. She had many interests throughout her life that involved knitting, cooking for family and friends, hosting for holiday gatherings and most importantly spending time with her husband of 54 years at their family home.
John and Sandra were survived by their eldest son Paul Joseph Beauchemin of Torrington CT, who was named after John’s Uncle Paul from New Jersey. John and Sandra were predeceased by their son Scott Flood Beauchemin of Burlington CT. John and Sandra were blessed with two sons that were the joy of their life from Little League and Youth Soccer to College Graduations and successful careers that made them very proud parents. John told everyone he encountered to hug your children daily, tell them you love them and that you are proud of them. John and Sandra were also survived by nephews Clement Joseph Beauchemin V and his wife Rachel, Louis Beauchemin and his wife Jessica, Brian M Spinney and his wife Karin, and their niece Sarah (Spinney) Hough.
John, Sandra and her family are eternally grateful to their caregiver Claudia that gave them purpose and amazing care as they navigated health issues in their later years enabling them to stay in their home of 30 years. She will always be a part of the Beauchemin family.
John and Sandra will have a private burial with immediate family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. https://donate.cancer.org
Harwinton, CT - Richard Eugene Silvernale, 87, 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 sports fan including the Giants, Red Sox, UConn Huskies, and held season tickets to the Hartford Whalers. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Torrington Lodge of Elks.
Richard is survived by his daughter Karen St. Pierre and husband John, daughter Kristine Soltis and husband Chris; his cherished grandchildren Justin St. Pierre and wife Tiffany, Ashley St.Pierre, Amanda Soltis, and Jarrett Soltis. He is also survived by his nieces, nephew, and sister- in-law Lynne Silvernale. Richard was predeceased by his son Keith Silvernale, sister Donna Koplar, and brother Robert Silvernale. Friends may call at the Phalen Funeral Home 285 Migeon Avenue Torrington, CT on Wednesday September 13, 2023 from 9:00am - 11:00am, burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.
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Torrington - Angelo Capasso, Sr. 84, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023. Angelo was born October 28,1938 in Nicastro, Province of Catanzaro, Italy and was the son of the late Salvatore and Caterina (DiCello) Capasso. Angelo leaves his predeceased wife Deborah (Ruwet) Capasso, a son Angelo Capasso Jr and his wife Nicole, a daughter Cathy Capasso; two granddaughters Elena Benge and Alexa Capasso, a great grandson Dominic Benge, brother Joseph Capasso and his wife Joanne of PA, and sister Rita Marchigiano of Wethersfield, a sister-in-law Barbara Holtman her husband Dennis & daughter Kimberly. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends both in the U.S. and Italy. In addition to his parents, Angelo was predeceased by his siblings, Rosa Capasso, Antonio Capasso, Francesco Capasso, Rachela Capasso, Pasqualina Torcasio and Nicolina Gaetano. Angelo worked many years for Marcel’s Aluminum Company and sided many houses in Litchfield County.
He was also employed for 18 years with Ingersoll & Rand. He had passion for Bowling at Sky Top Lanes, landscaping his yard and planting in his garden. If something need fixing "Dad" was always there to fix and he loved going to the Casinos always saying; “I’m playing with their money!!” There are many treasured memories of Sunday dinners and holidays spent together with his parents, siblings, and their families. Angelo's contagious smile will be missed by everyone who knew him! Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cook Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) or to the Cancer Care Fund of the Litchfield Hills, Inc. (www.ccflh.org)Condolences may be sent to the Capasso family by visiting www.cookfuneralhomect.com
David G. Koplar
7/11/1951 to 10/21/2023
“We can only imagine what the future will hold, live for today and smile at the past.”
Predeceased by his beloved wife Donna (Silvernale) Koplar and longtime companion Deborah Tartaglia along with his Father Andrew Koplar and Mother Antonia (Killiany) Koplar.
David joined the Navy in 1971, after boot camp in the Great Lakes he was assigned to the UDT/Soal training facility in Coronado California. Upon discharge he worked at the Torrington Company as a draftsman/engineer. After leaving the Torrington Company he went on to NCCC where he graduated with an associate degree in Park Management. He was then hired by CJR as the recreation department where he worked until retirement. He expanded the department and became an outdoor experimental educator. This position became his pride and joy by teaching the kids that there was more to life and teaching them life and survival skills by hiking, backpacking, fishing, rock climbing, cave exploring, fly tying and so much more. The kids all loved his classes and looked up to him “KOPE”. These programs he created were both for staff and students to explore a way of life that they may not have known was out there if it wasn’t for him sharing in things he loved. He also became a Certified Instructions Instructor where he trained and certified hundreds of staff and students in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR and State of CT First Aid Department Instructor.
He was an avid big game hunter and fisherman. He won several divisions as a fly-tyer champion with his fly-fishing creations. Those who came to the house he shared great pleasure in showing those interested in his large game room with so many of the animals and fish he had gotten over the years and he would share the story behind each one of them.
He is survived by his brothers Gary Koplar, partner Cindy and Paul Koplar. His loving niece Crystal Koplar, partner Justin, nephew Cody Koplar, great nephew William Koplar whom he considered his grandson and great, great nephew Colton Koplar who he was so grateful to be able to meet.
The Koplar family would like to thank so many of those who have been a part of David’s life and who were there for David and family in the last few years during his time of need. Merci Homecare Dana and Roger, his caregiver Rylee, Erica and so many more.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 11:00a.m. at the Hillside Cemetery chapel, 76 Walnut St., Torrington, CT 06790. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow. Friends may call Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00p.m. at Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home, 258 Prospect St., Torrington.
Anne P. (Kulesza) Cerruto, 93, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the wife of the late Michael Cerruto, Sr.
Anne was born November 21, 1929, in Litchfield, CT, the daughter of the late Boleslaw and Magdaline (Strawinski) Kulesza. She was employed by the Torrington Company, Needle Division, until her retirement. In addition to caring for her family, Anne enjoyed the simple things in life, bird watching, word search puzzles, camping and watching sunrises and sunsets.
Anne is survived by three sons, Michael Cerruto, Jr. of Torrington, CT, Steven Cerruto and his wife Kari of Torrington, Francis Cerruto of Silver Springs, FL, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter-in-law Deborah, eight brothers, and two sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Church (St. John Paul the Great Parish) 99 East Main St., Torrington, CT. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Foothills Visiting Nurse, Inc., 32 Union St., Winsted, CT 06098. Condolences may be sent to the Cerruto family by visiting www.cookfuneralhomect.com
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