OBITUARIES

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Eleanor Cooke

Eleanor Cooke

Sep 13, 2018

Eleanor Cooke, age 51 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 13, 2018 surrounded by the love and comfort of her children and companion at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Eleanor was born October 31, 1966 in Bridgeport, CT. The beloved daughter of the late Eddie Lawhorn Sr. & Ethel Greene. She was a loving and dedicated mother,...

Maria Margarita Ortiz

Maria Margarita Ortiz

Sep 10, 2018

Maria Margarita Ortiz, age 90, of Bridgeport, the widow of Jose D. Rosario, entered into peaceful rest on Monday, September 10th 2018 at Ludlow Rehabilitation Center in Fairfield. Maria was born January 6th 1928 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, the beloved daughter of the late Luis & Margarita Ortiz. Maria was a loving sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother....

Wilfredo Marrero

Wilfredo Marrero

Aug 28, 2018

Wilfredo Marrero, age 74 of Stratford, husband of Maria Marrero, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Wilfredo was born November 28, 1943 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, the beloved son of the late Tomas Marrero & Angela Ortiz. He was a great man; a loving...

Otilio Nieves

Otilio Nieves

Aug 20, 2018

Otilio Nieves, age 78, of Bridgeport, entered into peaceful rest on Monday, August 20, 2018 at North Bridge Health Care surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Otilio was born in Camuy, PR on June 14, 1940 the son of the late Pablo Nieves & Enriqueta Albelo. Besides his parents Otilio was predeceased by: daughter, Margarita Nieves;...

Tiburcio 'Tibo' Ortiz

Tiburcio 'Tibo' Ortiz

Aug 19, 2018

Tiburcio "Tibo" Ortiz, age 89 of Stratford, husband of Rosa Maria (Berrios) Ortiz, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Tibo was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Tiburcio was born August 11, 1929 in Buena Vista, Bayamn, Puerto...

Jesula Pierre

Jesula Pierre

Aug 13, 2018

Jesula Pierre, age 82 of Fairfield, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 13, 2018 in her home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Jesula was born December 15, 1935 in L'Asile, Haiti , the beloved daughter of the late Adma Pierre & Yrela Malivere. Jesula was a loving mother and grandmother. She dedicated her life...

James M Howard Jr.

James M Howard Jr.

Aug 4, 2018

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Francisco Gomez Rivera Jr.

Francisco Gomez Rivera Jr.

Jul 27, 2018

Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Francisco Gomez Rivera Jr., please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Interment Location Private Private Private, CT

Juan Antonio Rosa

Juan Antonio Rosa

Jul 18, 2018

Juan Antonio Rosa, age 59 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family after a long battle with cancer. Juan was born September 19, 1958 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the beloved son of the late Jose Gregorio Rosa & Maria Monserrate Rivera....

Benito 'Benny' Rosario

Benito 'Benny' Rosario

Jul 17, 2018

Benito Rosario, age 66, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Benito was born on March 21, 1952 in Comerio, Puerto Rico, the beloved son of the late Georgino Rosario & Dolores Ortega. Benito was a loving and dedicated father and grandfather. He was strong willed and set in his...

Ramona 'Tata' Miranda

Ramona 'Tata' Miranda

Jul 13, 2018

Ramona Miranda, aged 90, of Bridgeport CT, widow of Martin Miranda Sr, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, affectionately known as Tata, entered into peaceful rest, Friday, July 13, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ramona was born August 31, 1927, in Barranquitas, PR. She was the beloved daughter of the late Sixto and Basilisa Ortiz....

Javier Julian Gonzalez

Javier Julian Gonzalez

Jul 6, 2018

Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Javier Julian Gonzalez, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. First Visitation Tuesday, July 10th, 2018 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Community Funeral Chapels 798 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Second Visitation Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 9:00am - 11:00am, Community Funeral Chapels 798 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Interment Location...

Gloria Ann 'Dover' Lowman

Gloria Ann 'Dover' Lowman

Jul 6, 2018

Gloria Ann Lowman, age 56, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 6th 2018. Gloria was born on October 12th 1961 in Suffolk, Virginia; the beloved daughter of the late Moody & Parthine Lowman. Gloria was a mother of three and a grandmother of five, she had a great sense of humor. She enjoyed spending time with...

Marcelo Portugal

Marcelo Portugal

Jul 3, 2018

Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Marcelo Portugal, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Visitation Saturday, July 7th, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Community Funeral Chapels 798 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Interment Location Private Private Private, CT

Belinda Darnell Haygood

Belinda Darnell Haygood

Jul 1, 2018

Belinda Darnell Haygood, age 61 of Norwalk, entered into eternal rest surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Belinda was born March 23, 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the beloved daughter of Stella Haygood and the late Harrison Haygood Sr. Belinda was a loving and dedicated...

Richard Vito Larusso

Richard Vito Larusso

Jun 13, 2018

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Juan Lozada

Juan Lozada

Jun 9, 2018

Juan Lozada, age 60 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, surrounded by the love and support of his family. Juan was born on June 18, 1957 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, the beloved son of the late Ventura Lozada & Angelina Rosado. Juan was a loving and dedicated husband, brother,...

Adela Sanchez

Adela Sanchez

Jun 7, 2018

Adela Sanchez, age 87 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Adela was born August 14, 1930 in Manati, Puerto Rico, the beloved daughter of the late Sinforiano Sanchez & Maria Rosario. Adela was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother,...

Cuny Zapata

Cuny Zapata

May 26, 2018

Cuny Zapata, age 54 of Worcester, Massachusetts, entered into enteral rest on Saturday, May 26, 2018 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Cuny was born on December 4, 1963 in Bridgeport, CT. She was a strong and independent woman who took great pride in her family. Cuny had four children and a host of grandchildren who...

Efarin 'Lea' Rivera

Efarin 'Lea' Rivera

May 23, 2018

Efrain Rivera, age 59, of Stratford, entered into peaceful rest on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Efrain was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico the son of Ernesto & Ramona Rivera Colon. Efrain was affectionately known as Lea, he had his own personal style with a hat to match. He enjoyed to socialize, cook and spend time with his family. Efrain...

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