Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels

Mar 17, 2024

In Loving Memory of Baby Gabriel Rivera Baby Gabriel Rivera returned to heaven on March 17, 2024, in New Haven, Connecticut, leaving behind grieving parents Maria, Roldan, and Gilbert Rivera. Although his time on Earth was brief, his presence brought immense joy and anticipation to his family. He was expected to be welcomed into this world by maternal grandparents...

Mar 6, 2024

Feb 26, 2024

In loving memory of Migdalia Trinidad, affectionately known as Daly, who gracefully entered the Gates of Heaven on February 26, 2024, at Bridgeport Hospital.

Born on October 12, 1969, in the Bronx, New York, Daly was the cherished daughter of Hector Luis Rivera Figueroa and Carmen Torres. At the age of 27, she made Connecticut...

Feb 22, 2024

Feb 21, 2024

**In Loving Memory of Queen Elizabeth Mims**

Queen Elizabeth Mims, age 79, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, the widow of Arthur Mims, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024, at the Hebrew Center of Hartford. She was born on January 15, 1945, in Lake City, South Carolina, to the late Jim Jones and Grace Singletary.

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Feb 20, 2024

Feb 19, 2024

Ismael Colon Rolon, fondly known as Cholo, age 77, entered heavenly rest on February 19, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, CT.

He was born on August 28, 1946, in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, to Antonio Colon and Julia Rolon.

Ismael moved to Maryland in 1960, where he initially worked in...

Feb 17, 2024

Antonio "Toño" Rodriguez Velazquez passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Bridgeport, CT on Feb 17, 2024, at the age of 84.

Antonio was born on May 10, 1939 to the late Juan Maria Rodriguez and Maria Salome Velazquez and was raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico. He was a devoted husband to his...

Feb 12, 2024

Generosa Gonzalez, aged 82, of Bridgeport, CT, peacefully passed away at Bridgeport Hospital on February 12, 2024.

Born on November 3, 1941, in Puerto Rico to Edelmira and Pedro Gonzalez. Generosa was a loving and caring individual. Raised in Puerto Rico, she later relocated to Bridgeport, CT, where she built a life filled with love...

Feb 11, 2024

Lorie Kathleen Ferreira, aged 33, of Bridgeport, CT, passed away on February 11, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Born on February 18, 1990, in Eustis, Florida, she was the beloved daughter of Lorie Sansonetti and the late Abel Ferreira. Raised by her cherished stepfather Thomas Sansonetti, Lorie was a loving sister to Mary Jean Acevedo...

Feb 9, 2024

Lizandra "Lissy" Flores, aged 49, of Bridgeport, CT, peacefully entered eternal rest on February 9, 2024, at Griffin Hospital.

Born on June 30, 1974, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, she was a beloved daughter of Maria Del Valle and sister to Quetcy Del Valle and Hector Flores.

Lissy...

Feb 8, 2024

Benjamin Morgan Johnson, fondly known as Benny, aged 83, peacefully passed away on February 9, 2024, at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, CT.

Born in Bridgeport, on October 27, 1940 to Benjamin and Mary Johnson, Benny was a beloved member of the Bridgeport community.

He is survived by his son,...

Jan 30, 2024

“Love Leaves a Legacy No One Can Steal”

“Lily”

THE FORMATIVE YEARS – ANTHONY, FLORIDA

Born on November 1, 1937, in Anthony Florida. Lillian Earlene Mitchell is the only child of the late Soloman Mitchell and Mattie Louise Hill. The name Lillian is derived from Latin and means Lily...

Jan 29, 2024

Jimmie Lee Thames Sr; “JT” age 77, of Bridgeport, the spouse of Alice Martinez Thames, entered heavenly rest on Monday, January 29, 2024, in his home surrounded by the love and care of his family.

Jimmie was born on May 1, 1946 in Manning, South Carolina to the late Alphanza Thames...

Jan 28, 2024

Jan 27, 2024

Gerard George Hrostek entered into peaceful rest on Saturday, January 27th, 2024. He was born in Bridgeport, CT on April 23,1959. Gerard was a loving, kind-hearted brother and cherished friend, who loved everyone with his caring & compassionate ways. His easy going nature, fun-loving sense of humor and his warm smile, lifted our spirits and made our world brighter...

Jan 17, 2024

Michael Lawrence Britton age 67, of Bridgeport, suddenly passed on to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his home.

Michael was born August 9, 1956 in Danbury, CT; the beloved son of the late John & Elizabeth Britton. A member of Long Hill Baptist Church of Trumbull, CT. To all that...

Jan 9, 2024

Jeremiah Antonio "Jay" Valle, left the earth far too early at the age of 17 on January 9, 2024, in Bridgeport, CT. Jay impacted the lives of everyone he met, and he continued his impact even in death, with the gift of organ donation.

Jeremiah was born on July 18, 2006 to parents Nancy Velazquez...

Jan 7, 2024

Santa Rivera, fondly known as "Tata", passed away on January 7, 2024, at the age of 89 in Bridgeport, CT. Her life was an embodiment of compassion and selflessness, as she dedicated herself to helping others. Santa was a beloved mother and grandmother, cherished by all who knew her. She was the proud owner of J&S Mini Market, where...

Dec 28, 2023