OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels


Leonel Lorenzo Mendez

Leonel Lorenzo Mendez

Jun 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Leonel Lorenzo Mendez, lovingly known as Rocky, age 36, of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Rocky passed away in New Haven, Connecticut.

Born in Puebla, Mexico, Rocky was the beloved son of Sacramento Lorenzo Maria and Nelly Mendez Hernandez. In 2015, he courageously came to the United...

Joaquin  Argueta

Joaquin Argueta

May 19, 2025

Joaquín Argueta, conocido cariñosamente como “Quincho”, de 40 años y residente de Bridgeport, Connecticut, falleció el 19 de mayo de 2025 en el Hospital de Bridgeport. Nacido el 23 de mayo de 1984 en San Miguel, El Salvador, Joaquín creció en El Salvador antes de mudarse a Bridgeport en busca de una vida mejor.

Joaquín...

David Hunt

David Hunt

May 16, 2025

David Purdy Hunt, 93, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025. Born on October 14, 1931, he was the beloved son of the late Evelyn Hunt of Ossining, New York. David relocated to Bridgeport in 1985, where he built a warm and loving home.

David proudly served his country in the United...

Aaron Brandon Mccoy

Aaron Brandon Mccoy

May 10, 2025

Aaron B. McCoy, 32, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away leaving behind a legacy of kindness, wisdom, and quiet strength. Born on August 30, 1992, in Bridgeport, Aaron was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was the cherished son of Major A. McCoy III and Donna McCoy and the loving brother of Philip McCoy.

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Melody  "Mel" Mccullough

Melody "Mel" Mccullough

May 7, 2025

Melody “Mel” McCullough, age 57, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, entered eternal rest on May 7, 2025, at Bridgeport Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 16, 1967, in Florence, South Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of the late Blondell Brown and Lewis Curdell Graham.

Melody was raised in Bridgeport, where she made her...

Reinaldo Miguel  Heredia

Reinaldo Miguel Heredia

Apr 28, 2025

Reinaldo Miguel Heredia, known lovingly as "Rey," of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2025, at the age of 58.

Born on October 7, 1966, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, Rey was one of sixteen siblings born to the late Octavio Heredia Ramos and Carmen Julia Colon Acevedo. He was proud of his Puerto...

Maria  T. Rivera

Maria T. Rivera

Apr 22, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Maria T. Rivera, affectionately known as “Tere,” on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, at the age of 81 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on October 16th, 1943, Maria was the beloved daughter of the late Aurelio and Benita...

Juan  B. Santiago

Juan B. Santiago

Apr 19, 2025

Juan Bautista Santiago, known as "Kiddo", a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at the age of 74 in Stratford, Connecticut.

Born in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, to the late Damaso Santiago and Confesora Hernández Santiago, Juan was one of seven siblings: Ricardo Santiago, Vicente Santiago,...

Anthony C Davis

Anthony C Davis

Apr 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anthony Charles Davis, lovingly known as “Ant Mo,” who left us far too soon at the age of 18 on April 4th, 2025, in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Born on December 20, 2006, at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Anthony was the beloved child of Rosalind Davis and...

Frank Cancel

Frank Cancel

Apr 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frank Lopez Cancel, known to his loved ones as Frankie, who passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 55. Frankie was born in the Bronx, NY, on November 9, 1969, to Maria Lopez Garcia and Julio Cancel. He was the beloved son, brother, father, and...

Helene Pierre

Helene Pierre

Mar 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Helene Pierre, who was called home on March 25, 2025. Born on December 31, 1937, in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, Helene was a woman of immense strength, resilience, and unwavering faith.

Despite never learning to read or write, she was a pillar of wisdom, love, and...

William  Thomas Adams Jr.

William Thomas Adams Jr.

Mar 23, 2025

William “Timmy” Adams Jr., of Stamford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, at the age of 55.

Born on January 23, 1970, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Timmy was the beloved son of William Adams Sr. and Betty Adams. He grew up in Bridgeport, CT, alongside his brother, Thyhason Adams. Timmy carried with him the...

Christina  Marie  Gifford

Christina Marie Gifford

Mar 21, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christina Gifford, affectionately known to her family and friends as "Chrissypoo," who left us on March 21, 2025, at the age of 61. She passed away peacefully at her home in Bridgeport, CT, surrounded by love.

Born on February 17, 1964, in Bridgeport, Christina...

Janet Maritza Rivera

Janet Maritza Rivera

Mar 20, 2025

Janet Maritza Rivera, lovingly known as Jenny/Carmen, age 45, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away on March 20, 2025. Born on December 4, 1979, in Bridgeport, she was the cherished daughter of Janette and Aladino.

Janet was a radiant soul—joyful, funny, and full of light. She was always happy, loving, and caring, with an old-school charm...

Lutancia Eznat

Lutancia Eznat

Mar 15, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lutancia Eznat, affectionately known as Tance, Tancia, or Madan Baton, who peacefully departed this life at the age of 83 on March 15, 2025, in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

Born on March 23, 1941, in L’Asile, Haiti, Lutancia was the beloved daughter of Saul Saint...

Migdalia  Leon

Migdalia Leon

Mar 10, 2025

Migdalia "Llique" Leon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and matriarch, passed away peacefully on March 10th, 2025, in Fairfield, CT, at the age of 70. She was a bright light to all who knew her, and her legacy will live on through her family and the countless lives she touched.

Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico,...

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