Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels

Sep 10, 2026

Sep 8, 2026

Desarie “Dez” Gonzalez, age 53, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at Bridgeport Hospital. She was born in the Bronx, New York, and was raised in the North End, Trumbull Avenue area of Bridgeport, Connecticut. 

Desarie was truly one of a kind. She was incredibly smart, outgoing, outspoken, tough, strong, loving, caring, stubborn, and headstrong. She had...

Aug 16, 2026

Ana Angelica Molina, 89, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Born on January 4, 1937, in Camuy, Puerto Rico, Ana led a remarkable life filled with love and cherished moments.Ana moved to Bridgeport in 1956, where she met Pedro A. Molina, the man who would become her husband and the love of her life for...

Aug 16, 2026

Edwin Valentin, affectionately known as “Cubin” and 65, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, entered into eternal rest on August 16, 2026, at 12:56 p.m. at Connecticut Hospice Center in Branford, Connecticut.

Edwin was born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, to the late Ramón Valentin and Isidra Feneque Bonilla. He was one of five beloved siblings: Luz E. Valentin “Lucy,” Clisanta Valentin “Tata,” José Valentin...

Aug 14, 2026

Luz Maria Hernandez, 93, of Stratford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at Lord Chamberlain in Stratford, CT.

Born on April 6, 1933, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, Luz was the daughter of Evarista Rosa and Santos Sosa. She was raised in Puerto Rico until the age of 30, when she moved to Connecticut, making her home in Bridgeport and...

Aug 13, 2026

Hilario Rodriguez Jr., affectionately known as “Juky,” passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at Bridgeport Hospital. Born on May 26, 1946, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, he was the beloved son of the late Hilario Rodriguez and Teresa Ruiz. He was 80 years old.Hilario was born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York City, where his early years helped...

Aug 10, 2026

En memoria de Rosa Mirian Romero Cuellar de Sánchez

1941-2026

Con profundo pesar y amor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Rosa Mirian Romero Cuellar de Sánchez, cariñosamente conocida como “Chita”, quien partió de este mundo el 10 de agosto de 2026, en Bridgeport, Connecticut, a la edad de 85 años.

Originaria de Cojutepeque, El Salvador, Rosa fue una mujer humilde, noble, amorosa y paciente,...

Aug 1, 2026

Alisha Sincere Cosme

             Sunrise, November 23, 1980            Sunset, August 1, 2026

Alisha Sincere Cosme, 45, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, she was named by her father, Roberto Sixto Estaban Cosme, Jr. As she grew and became herself, she...

Jul 31, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jorge "Georgie" Malave Roman

With deep sorrow and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Jorge "Georgie" Malave Roman, age 70, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, who passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at St. Vincent's Hospital.

Jorge was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to the late Hipólito Malave, of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, and the late Hilda Román, of...

Jul 29, 2026

With profound sadness, yet with faith in God's promises, we announce the passing of Jermaine Andre Scales, age 54, of Hartford, Connecticut, who peacefully went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2026.

Born and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Jermaine was the beloved son of Vivian McClain, originally of North Carolina, and the late Jerry Littles of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....

Jul 25, 2026

Carmen Ivette Ortiz Ortiz, affectionately known as “Chamy” of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, at Bridgeport Hospital. She was 61 years old.

Carmen was born on September 20, 1964, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, to the late Carmen Nemesia Ortiz and Pedro Antonio Ortiz. She was raised in Puerto Rico, where she spent most of her life...

Jul 25, 2026

Con profundo dolor, pero con inmensa gratitud por la vida que compartió con nosotros, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra querida Alicia Lara, quien partió en paz el 25 de julio de 2026, a los 65 años de edad, en la comodidad de su hogar en Stratford, Connecticut, rodeada del amor de su familia.

Alicia nació el 6 de septiembre de 1960...

Jul 23, 2026

Con profundo amor y gratitud por una vida larga y plenamente vivida, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Idalia Vázquez Cortés, cariñosamente conocida por todos como “Mamá Lala”, quien partió en paz el 23 de julio de 2026 en su hogar de Bridgeport, Connecticut, a la edad de 95 años.

Idalia nació el 13 de junio de 1931 en Puebla, México, hija de...

Jul 21, 2026

Raisa I. Williamson, 78, of Milford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, at Milford Hospital.

Born in Santa Clara, Cuba, Raisa was the daughter of the late Isidro and Wanda Otero and the oldest of six children. She is survived by her siblings Isidro Otero Jr. (Olga), Wanda Lopez (Francisco), and Jose Otero (Doreen). She was predeceased by her...

Jul 6, 2026

Johnnie Graham

    Sunrise- June 26, 1941      Florence, South Carolina 

    Sunset- July 06, 2026       Bridgeport, Connecticut



Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Surely he will save...

Jul 3, 2026

Beryl Elfleeda Wood was born on March 29, 1940, in Friendship District, Westmoreland, Jamaica, to Midora Miller and Charlie Smith. She was the seventh of eight children and attended Friendship Elementary School. After losing her mother at an early age, Beryl developed the strength, resilience, and hardworking spirit that characterized her life.

Beryl was the loving mother of seven children: Neville...

Jul 2, 2026

Jun 30, 2026

Jerry Lawrence Repko of Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away, leaving behind many cherished memories for those who knew and loved him.

Born on January 22, 1959, Jerry was the beloved son of James Repko and Barbara Repko. He was also deeply loved by his devoted stepfather, Alberto Diaz, whose care and support were an important part of his life.

Jerry dedicated many years...

Jun 27, 2026

Karen Gabriela Quereguan Barrios, de 29 años y residente en Bridgeport, Connecticut, falleció pacíficamente el 27 de junio de 2026 en el Hospital de Bridgeport.

Karen nació en Aragua, Venezuela, hija de Joffel Quereguan Borges y Lorena Gabriela Barrios Palima. Más tarde construyó su vida en Bridgeport, donde fue conocida por su buen corazón, su generosidad y su espíritu cálido. Karen...

Jun 20, 2026

Eufemia "Beba" Martinez, 87, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, at her residence in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Born on March 6, 1939, in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, Eufemia was the beloved daughter of the late Eufemio Cortez and Marciana Avila. She was one of six children and shared a lifelong bond with her siblings: Santo Domingo Cortez Avila, Jesus...