Obituary of Gregory John Torwich

Gregory John Torwich, age 67 of Shelton, died peacefully on June 29, 2023 at Griffin Hospital, Derby.  Born in Derby on June 28, 1956, he was the son of the late Walter J. and Helen Kosowsky Torwich.  Mr. Torwich attended Shelton High School and was a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran.  Following his service to his country, Mr. Torwich worked for the Apex Tool Co. and Mayflower Movers.  He was a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast and avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by brothers, Walter (Patricia) Torwich of SC and Mark Torwich of Shelton; an aunt, Helen Kosowsky of Shelton; cousins, Daria Kosowsky of Shelton, Nina Kosowsky of Shelton, Paul (Elaine) Kosowsky of Seymour, Allen (Lenore) Kosowsky of Shelton, Bruce Kosowsky of Shelton, Melanie Lay of Torrington, Debra (David) Bennard of Terryville, Francis (Dena) Klos of Hamden, Sharon Joyce of Stratford, Stephan Paluska of Delaware, Aloys Paluska of VA, and Dennis (Bonnie) Paluska of VA; a god-daughter, Stephanie Torwich Tinnick of NJ; nephews, Kristian (Sara) Torwich, of NJ, and Renee Torwich of PA; a great-niece, Ashley Tinnick of NJ; great-nephew, Logan Torwich of NJ and great-great nephew, Kristian Torwich of NJ.  Family and friends may call on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.  A Panikhida Service will take place at 10:00 AM.  Interment with Military Honors will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia.  Online condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.