Michael Hale Coffelt

Posted Wednesday, June 24, 2026 2:32 pm

Torrington Telegram staff

Michael Hale Coffelt

April 22, 1942 - June 18, 2026

MICHAEL HALE COFFELT, 84, passed away peacefully June 18, 2026, at Torrington Community Hospital. At his request cremation has taken place and no public services are planned at this time. The Colyer Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.

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