Salvatore A. Curcio Jr.

Salvatore A. Curcio, Jr.
TORRINGTON –
Salvatore "Sal" A. Curcio, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at his home. He was born April 22, 1940 in Hartford; the son of the late Salvatore A. Curcio, Sr., and Lucy (Juliano) Curcio.
Sal proudly served in the U.S. Marines Corps for two tours during Vietnam. On returning home, he then worked for the Town of Winchester as a Police Officer, Badge #1 for 25 + years until retirement.
He was always a proud Veteran, often having Marine stickers on all his belongings, wearing the t-shirts and hats and attending many Marines Corps functions, reunions all over the country and volunteering his time every year for Canaan Days in the Marines Corp booth. He was an active member of their Scholarship Committee.
In Winsted, he was infamous for jogging around Highland Lake every day no matter rain, sleet and snow. He was active at his gym until age 84 he faithfully worked out every day.
Sal enjoyed his two coffee shops in Torrington and friends could set their watch by his visits. He would first stop at the Donut Station on old Rte 8 and then in the evening, visit Dunkin on Rte 202. He had many friends there and his set "seat." He also enjoyed trips to the Casino to play Bingo.
He is survived by his beloved daughter, Lisa Curcio LaFrance and husband Jeffrey "Joe" Miller of Terryville; step daughters, Dana Jacquemin of Meriden and Cara Latozas and husband David of Marion; cherished granddaughter, Lauren LaFrance of Terryville; step-grandchildren, Austin and Dylan Jacquemin of WA and Becca Figueiredo of South Korea; nephew, Mel Steagall and wife Mary of CA; and his network of neighbors and friends.
He was predeceased by a sister, Marianne Curcio Hulette and his companion, Joanna Chocquette.
Friends may call on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main Street, Winsted from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. with a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Winsted with Military Honors. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com. In Sal's honor, memorial donations may be made to: Marine Corps League Foundation, PO Box 151536, San Diego, CA 92175.