Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
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...
Alecia Pendergrass
2025
Alecia Pendergrass, lovingly known as Lisa, age 59, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at Stamford Hospital.
Lisa was born on February 24, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York, to Gladys Williams and the late Ernest Lee Williams Jr. She grew up with three siblings, Eric Lee Williams, Ernest Lee Williams, and Donnel Lee Williams.
Lisa’s personality was musical...
Julio Iglesias
2025
Julio (Josian) Iglesias, 67, of New Bedford, MA went to heaven peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Julio was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico on June 11, 1958 to Martina Garcia Retamar and Raymond Iglesias.
Julio moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut where he became a longtime resident. He attended school, met the love of his life and worked hard at Park City...
Anibal Antonio Perez Garcia
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...
Gloria Elena Armstrong Vines
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...
