Femi

Eufemia "Femi" Rosado, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and pillar of her community, passed away on May 25, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She was 89 years old.

Femi was born on March 20, 1935, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to the late Ramon Carcana and Martina Alma. Raised in Puerto Rico, she later relocated to Brooklyn, New York, as a teenager. On October 22, 1960, she married the love of her life, Sevelio M Rosado, and they shared 64 wonderful years together.

Femi was a loving, warm spirit who thrived on friendship. She hosted many gatherings at the family home where all were welcomed. After having children, she obtained her GED, and went on to earn a Clerical Certificate from Bullard Havens Regional School. Femi worked at Fairfield University’s Conference Center; she then went on to work for FM Brown’s Furniture as an Office Manager.

Femi was a woman of many talents and passions. She had a keen eye for restoring furniture and art, a passion she pursued throughout her life. Before her retirement, she was the proprietor of Sweet Memories Antiques until 2005, a store she cherished deeply in the historic Black Rock section of Bridgeport. Her dedication to her craft was evident in every piece she restored and sold.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Femi was deeply committed to serving her community. In retirement, she became a volunteer for the Foster Grandparent Program at Roosevelt Elementary School in Bridgeport, where she offered academic assistance and guidance to countless children. Her warmth and generosity touched the lives of all those she encountered.

Femi was the heart of her family, known for her unwavering love and boundless hospitality. She cherished spending time with her loved ones, hosting gatherings at her family home where all were welcomed with open arms. Despite the demands of her work and volunteer commitments, Femi always prioritized her role as a loving wife, mother, and matriarch.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Sevelio M Rosado; her children, Nancy, David, and Daniel Rosado; her grandchildren, Alexis Janel Rosado and Liamjohn R Velazquez; her sister, Ernestina Carcana; her brother, Luis Carcana; her sister, Ana Ruiz; and her sister, Blanca Iris Carcana.

Femi is preceded in death by her brothers, Eligio, Juan Angel, and Hector Carcana, as well as her twin siblings, Jose and Josefa Carcana, who passed away as infants.

Femi's legacy of love, kindness, and selflessness will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her family, friends, and community. May she rest in eternal peace.

Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Community Funeral Chapels 798 Park Ave. Bridgeport, CT. 06604 Tel: 203-334-9999. A celebration of Eufemia’s life and interment will be held privately. Share a memory at communityfuneralchapels.com