Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
Maria Virginia Rosario
Dec 9, 2025
With deep sorrow, the family of María Virginia Rosario, affectionately known as “Viña”, announces her passing on December 9, 2025, at the age of 86, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Born on November 25, 1939, in Morovis, Puerto Rico, to Rafael Rosario, Viña was raised with strong values, love, and unwavering faith. She grew up alongside her beloved sister,...
Francisco "Frank" Gomez
Nov 30, 2025
Francisco “Frank” Gomez, age 62, of West Haven, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, at Yale–New Haven Hospital, Saint Raphael Campus. Born on November 12, 1963, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, he was the beloved son of Juana Ramos Pedraza and Francisco Gomez.
Frank was raised between San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, and the Bronx, New York, experiences that shaped...
Manuel Antonio Rivera Ortiz
Nov 18, 2025
Manuel Antonio Rivera Ortiz, affectionately known as “Doctor Pepe,” passed away on November 18, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was 54 years old.
Manuel was born on March 15, 1971, in Paute, Ecuador, where he was raised alongside his three siblings—one sister and two brothers. In search of a better life, he relocated to New York, where...
Carmelo Cruz-Caban
2025
Carmelo Cruz Caban, affectionately known as “Melo,” age 81, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully with his loving daughter Maria del Carmen Cruz Gonzalez by his side on November 12, 2025 at his residence. Born on April 13, 1944, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Carmelo was the beloved son of the late Cruz Cruz and Luis Cruz. Raised in Aguadilla, he...
Ernest Leroy Peppers Sr.
Nov 1, 2025
Ernest Leroy “Roy” Peppers, age 61, of Stratford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at Bridgeport Hospital. Born on October 6, 1964, in Louisburg, North Carolina, Roy was the beloved son of the late Charles Peppers, Sr. and Gayle High, and was lovingly raised by his older siblings, Martina Spivey and Charles Peppers, Jr.Roy spent his early years in Bunn, North Carolina,...
John Alfred Goodwin Jr.
Oct 30, 2025
John A. Goodwin Jr., affectionately known as “Jr.,” age 81, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, in Southport, Connecticut. He was born on March 2, 1944, in Washington, D.C., to the late John Goodwin Sr. and Dorothy Goodwin.
At the age of 22, John relocated to Connecticut, where he built a life rooted in love, family, and...
William R Acevedo
Oct 29, 2025
William “Pilin” Acevedo, age 83, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1942, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to the late Telesforo Acevedo and Estevina Rodriguez.
William was the beloved husband of Zaida Acevedo. He was one of thirteen siblings: Samuel, Efrain, Telesforo Jr., Edwin, Neftali 'Talo', and Lucy, and is predeceased by...
Gaspar Reyes
Oct 29, 2025
Gaspar Reyes, age 91, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, in Milford, Connecticut. He was born and raised in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, to the late Sinencia Reyes and Miguel Reyes. In his early 30s, Gaspar relocated to Connecticut, where he built a life rooted in hard work, love, and laughter.
Gaspar was the beloved husband of Carmen...
Carmen Lydia Figueroa
Oct 28, 2025
Carmen Lydia Figueroa, lovingly known as Ata, age 81, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. She was born on December 13, 1943, in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, to the late Domingo Figueroa and Ana Maria Mercado.
Carmen was raised in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, and later relocated to Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1982 to be closer to her family. She...
Barbara Ann Blake
Oct 27, 2025
Barbara Ann Blake, affectionately known as “Barb,” age 61, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at her residence. She was born on January 15, 1964, in Stamford, Connecticut, to Huzell Robinson and the late Jesse Blake.
Barbara was one of twelve siblings. She is survived by her loving brothers and sisters—Robert James Blake, Lillie Blake, and Redell Blake. She was predeceased...
Delia Torres
Oct 14, 2025
Delia Torres, age 94, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at Bridgeport Hospital. She was born on June 20, 1931, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, to a large and loving family of 15 siblings.
Delia was raised in Puerto Rico, where she met her beloved husband, the late Victoriano Torres. Together, they built a beautiful life centered around...
Javier G. Puma Astudillo
2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Javier Gonzalo Puma Astudillo, lovingly known as Cirilo, who passed away peacefully at his residence in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on October 13, 2025, at the age of 27.
Javier was born in Cuenca, Ecuador, to his beloved parents Maria Rosario Astudillo and Luis Hipolito Puma Puma. He is survived by his...
