Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels

Sep 13, 2025

Anibal Antonio Perez-Garcia, age 95, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by love.

Born on August 20, 1930, in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, Anibal was the son of the late Aurora Garcia and Prudencio Perez. He was raised in Puerto Rico until the age...

Sep 4, 2025

Gloria Elena Armstrong-Vines, lovingly known as Glory, age 82, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Born in the Cayo District of Santa Elena, Gloria was one of seven siblings—William Armstrong, Mervin Armstrong, Ronald Armstrong, Sareta Armstrong, Zeta Armstrong, and Maria Armstrong —5 who predeceased her. She was...

Aug 28, 2025

Aug 28, 2025

Milagros Astacio, affectionately known as “Millie,” of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

She was 58 years old.

Born on December 26, 1966, at Bridgeport Hospital, Millie was the beloved daughter of Alfredo Gonzalez and the late Maria Reyes. She was raised in Bridgeport,...

Aug 22, 2025

Jaqueline Figueroa, lovingly known as Jackie, age 60, of Bridgeport, CT passed away peacefully at her residence on August 22, 2025.

Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico Jackie was the daughter of the late Maria Dolores Viera Vazquez and Francisco Figueroa Alicea. She was raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where she built her life surrounded by...

Aug 17, 2025

Elsa Maria Rincón, age 88, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, entered eternal rest on August 17, 2025, at Lord Chamberlain Nursing Home.

Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Elsa was the beloved wife of Cesario Rincón. She was one of eight children and is survived by her siblings Miledi Martinez, Josefina Martinez, Altagracia Martinez, Francisca Ferrera, Miguel...

Aug 14, 2025

Jesus G. "Chucho" Abrams, 81, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, in New Haven, Connecticut. Born on October 1, 1943, in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, he brought joy and warmth to all who knew him throughout his long and vibrant life.

Chucho built a life rooted in hard work and community. He worked as a...

Aug 14, 2025

Clifford Uriah Stone, affectionately known as Cliffy and Cliff, age 74, of Bridgeport,

Connecticut, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, surrounded by his loved

ones.

Born on February 25, 1951, in Bath Mountain, Westmoreland, Jamaica, Cliffy was the

second youngest of ten children of the late Leonard and...

Aug 5, 2025

Sharrisse Shavonne Thompson, 42, of Bridgeport, CT, passed away on August 5, 2025. She was born on March 24, 1983, to Nina Thompson and the late Clinton LeGrande.

Shavonne was a long-time resident of Connecticut, spending most of her life in Bridgeport, but also spent some time in Waterbury, Hartford and Meriden. Shavonne was known...

Jul 30, 2025

Ignacio Vazquez Reyes, affectionately known as “Nacho,” age 77, of New Haven, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025. Ignacio was born on August 10, 1947, in Morovis, Puerto Rico, to the late Florentina Reyes and Jose Isabel Vazquez.

He was one of four siblings and shared many memories with Santo, Carmen, and Ramona....

Jul 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Diana Marie Sanchez

October 2, 1978 – July 28, 2025

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Diana Marie Sanchez, lovingly known to many as “D,” who departed this life on July 28, 2025, at the age of 46 at Yale New Haven Hospital in...

Jul 28, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Maria Figueroa, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025 in her home. She was born on February 22, 1943 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She was 82.

Maria, Abuela, Mama, Tia or Titi Figgy as she was known and loved by so many, was the heart of our home and...

Jul 25, 2025

Maria Juana "Juanita" "Juané" Robles was born on June 12th, 1950, and answered the call of Jesus on July 25th, 2025, following a protracted battle with a multitude of health complications. She is survived by her children, Jomarie, Ana, and Ellie, as well as her grandchildren, Giovanni, Isaiah, Michelle, Enzo, and Daviano. Born in Río Piedras, Puerto...

Jul 17, 2025

Paul “Paulie” DeLeon

September 28, 1959 – July 17, 2025

Paul “Paulie” DeLeon, 65, of Middletown, CT, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 28, 1959, Paulie was a true original — a no-nonsense tough guy with a heart...

Jul 12, 2025

Nydia E. Soto, age 91, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Aguirre, Puerto Rico, Nydia relocated to Connecticut at the age of 30, where she built a beautiful life rooted in faith, love, and resilience. She was the devoted wife of the late Candido...

Jul 11, 2025

Carlos Rosario of Bridgeport, Connecticut (06610), passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on November 1, 1941, in Ciales, Puerto Rico, he was the beloved son of the late Mercedes Perez and Feliciano Rosario.

Carlos was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. In 1963,...

Jul 7, 2025

With deep sorrow and abiding love, we announce the sudden passing of Javier “Javi” Fontan, who left us unexpectedly on July 7, 2025, at the age of 55.

Born in the Bronx on March 26, 1970, Javi was the youngest of five children to Rosa Fontan and the late Eugenio Fontan. A proud Puerto Rican and genuine...

Jul 3, 2025

Charles "Sweet Charlie" Milton Jr., of West Haven, CT, journeyed to join the ancestors on Tuesday, July 3, 2025. He was born June 17, 1950, in Bridgeport, CT to the late Charles Milton and Eunice Taylor Milton.

Educated in the Bridgeport school system, he then joined the United States Air Force in 1969 during the...

Jun 29, 2025

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