Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
Sharrisse Shavonne Thompson
Aug 5, 2025
Sharrisse Shavonne Thompson, 42, of Bridgeport, CT, passed away on August 5, 2025. She was born on March 24, 1983, to Nina Thompson and the late Clinton LeGrande.
Shavonne was a long-time resident of Connecticut, spending most of her life in Bridgeport, but also spent some time in Waterbury, Hartford and Meriden. Shavonne was known...
Ignacio Vazquez
Jul 30, 2025
Ignacio Vazquez Reyes, affectionately known as “Nacho,” age 77, of New Haven, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025. Ignacio was born on August 10, 1947, in Morovis, Puerto Rico, to the late Florentina Reyes and Jose Isabel Vazquez.
He was one of four siblings and shared many memories with Santo, Carmen, and Ramona....
Diana Marie Sanchez
Jul 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Diana Marie Sanchez
October 2, 1978 – July 28, 2025
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Diana Marie Sanchez, lovingly known to many as “D,” who departed this life on July 28, 2025, at the age of 46 at Yale New Haven Hospital in...
Maria Figueroa
Jul 28, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Maria Figueroa, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025 in her home. She was born on February 22, 1943 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She was 82.
Maria, Abuela, Mama, Tia or Titi Figgy as she was known and loved by so many, was the heart of our home and...
Maria Robles
Jul 25, 2025
Maria Juana "Juanita" "Juané" Robles was born on June 12th, 1950, and answered the call of Jesus on July 25th, 2025, following a protracted battle with a multitude of health complications. She is survived by her children, Jomarie, Ana, and Ellie, as well as her grandchildren, Giovanni, Isaiah, Michelle, Enzo, and Daviano. Born in Río Piedras, Puerto...
Paul Deleon
Jul 17, 2025
Paul “Paulie” DeLeon
September 28, 1959 – July 17, 2025
Paul “Paulie” DeLeon, 65, of Middletown, CT, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on September 28, 1959, Paulie was a true original — a no-nonsense tough guy with a heart...
Nydia Esther Soto
Jul 12, 2025
Nydia E. Soto, age 91, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Aguirre, Puerto Rico, Nydia relocated to Connecticut at the age of 30, where she built a beautiful life rooted in faith, love, and resilience. She was the devoted wife of the late Candido...
Carlos Rosario
Jul 11, 2025
Carlos Rosario of Bridgeport, Connecticut (06610), passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on November 1, 1941, in Ciales, Puerto Rico, he was the beloved son of the late Mercedes Perez and Feliciano Rosario.
Carlos was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. In 1963,...
Javier Fontan
Jul 7, 2025
With deep sorrow and abiding love, we announce the sudden passing of Javier “Javi” Fontan, who left us unexpectedly on July 7, 2025, at the age of 55.
Born in the Bronx on March 26, 1970, Javi was the youngest of five children to Rosa Fontan and the late Eugenio Fontan. A proud Puerto Rican and genuine...
Charles Milton Jr.
Jul 3, 2025
Charles "Sweet Charlie" Milton Jr., of West Haven, CT, journeyed to join the ancestors on Tuesday, July 3, 2025. He was born June 17, 1950, in Bridgeport, CT to the late Charles Milton and Eunice Taylor Milton.
Educated in the Bridgeport school system, he then joined the United States Air Force in 1969 during the...
Alberto Camacho
Jun 24, 2025
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play
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Virgilio Liciaga
Jun 20, 2025
En memoria de Virgilio "Piro" Liciaga 2 marzo de 1947 – 20 de junio de 2025
Con profundo pesar y cariñoso recuerdo, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Virgilio Liciaga (Piro), de 78 años, residente de Bridgeport, Connecticut, quien falleció pacíficamente el 20 de junio de 2025 en el Centro Médico St. Vincent.
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Maria Ceballos
Jun 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Maria (Sarita) Ceballos March 20, 1941 – June 19, 2025.
With hearts full of sorrow, yet uplifted by gratitude and hope, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful daughter of God—Maria “Sarita” Ceballos. She was called home to her eternal rest on June 19, 2025,...
Carlos Carbonell
Jun 19, 2025
Carlos Ruben Carbonell, age 56, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025. Born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, Carlos was the beloved son of the late Adela Carbonell and grandson of the late Armando Carbonell. He was raised in the Bronx, New York, and later made Bridgeport his home in his mid-twenties, where he touched countless lives...
Jose Febus Rivera
Jun 12, 2025
Jose Febus Rivera, affectionately known as “J-Wow,” age 31, of Hamden, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2025, in Milford, Connecticut. Born on November 30, 1993,in Pawtucket, RI, Jose was raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where his sense of humor, beautiful smile, and free spirit made him unforgettable to all who knew him. He had a heart full of...
Abigail Escalera Santiago
Jun 9, 2025
Abigail “Abby” Escalera Santiago, 58, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away on June 9, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital.
Born in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, Abby was the beloved daughter of Gunersindo Escalera and Juana Rivera. One of ten siblings, Abby grew up in a large and loving family that shaped her joyful and compassionate spirit.
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Valda Lyn Gregory
Jun 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Valda Lyn Gregory. November 4, 1942 – June 2, 2025
It is with deep sadness and great love that we announce the passing of Valda Lyn Gregory, affectionately known as Mammy, Mommy, Ms. Gregory, and Ms. Valda, who departed this life on June 2, 2025, at the age of 82 in...
