Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
John Hrostek
2025
John " Johnny" Bartholomew Hrostek, entered into peaceful rest on December 24th, 2025. He was born in Bridgeport, CT on December 5th, 1960.
Johnny was a caring loving brother, a kind and genuine soul who always looked out for his family-giving his time, love and devotion to all those he loved. He adored his cats and all animals. Johnny had a...
Santos Sanchez Jr.
2025
Santos Sanchez Jr., affectionately known as “Junior,” age 47, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away on December 18, 2025, in Colorado Springs, CO.
Santos was born on May 3, 1978, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to the late Orlando Sanchez and Awilda Antonetti from Salinas, Puerto Rico. He later made his home in Colorado Springs, where he resided with his companion, Shelby Marie...
Winston Newby
2025
Winston Newby was born on August 06, 1933, in Saint Ann, Jamaica, West Indies and passed away peacefully on Monday December 15, 2025. He lived a long and meaningful life marked by dedication to family, hard work, and quiet strength.
Winston migrated from Jamaica to the United States in pursuit of opportunity and a better future for his loved ones. Through...
Ethan Rigueur
Dec 10, 2025
Ethan Rigueur, age 3, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away on December 10, 2025, at Bridgeport Hospital.
Ethan was born on May 24, 2022, to his loving parents, Johanna and Mobutu. In his short but meaningful life, Ethan brought endless joy to those around him. He loved watching Cocomelon, playing with his toys, dancing, and singing. His bright spirit, laughter, and playful...
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,...
Theodore Roosevelt Wilson Sr.
2025
Theodore Roosevelt Wilson Sr., affectionately known as “Main,” age 88, of Milford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital, St. Raphael Campus, in New Haven,
Connecticut.Theodore was born on April 21, 1937, in Millers Ferry, Alabama, to the late Hattie and Johnny Wilson. He was raised in Alabama and, in 1957, relocated to Connecticut, where...
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...
