Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
Luis Mendez
Jan 22, 2018
Luis Mendez, age 81 of Hartford, CT., entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Saint Francis Care. Luis was born on July 1, 1936 in Camuy, Puerto Rico, the beloved son of late Gervasio Mendez & Aramita Torres. Luis was a kind and hardworking man. He worked as a landscaper for many years before his retirement....
Edward 'Eddie' Rose
Jan 19, 2018
Edward "Eddie" Rose Jr., age 85 of Bridgeport, CT., entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 19, 2018 at RegalCare in Southport, CT. Edward was born on May 10, 1932 in Port Chester, NY, the beloved son of late Edward Rose Sr. and Victoria (Tillman) Rose. Eddie was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and...
Luis Alberto Nieves
Jan 19, 2018
Luis Alberto Nieves Sr., age 55 of Bridgeport, Ct. entered into eternal rest on the morning of Friday, January 19th, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Ct. Luis passed away peacefully in his sleep after a courageous battle against ESRD and other health complications. Luis was welcomed into this world on Tuesday, August 7th, 1962 in...
Jose Castillo
Jan 16, 2018
Jose "Camuy" Castillo, age 62 of Bridgeport, CT., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in Waterbury Hospital. Jose was born on February 25, 1955 in Camuy, Puerto Rico, the beloved son of the late Jose Castillo & Inez Rosado. Jose was an extremely caring and hardworking man. He was known for his generosity and willingness to...
Ana Rosa Candelaria
Jan 10, 2018
Ana Rosa Candelaria, age 48, of Bridgeport, CT., entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Yale New Haven Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Ana Rosa was born on July 3, 1969, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the beloved daughter of Jesus Candelaria Ponce & the late Magaly Ines Valentin Soto. Ana Rosa...
Gregorio T Rivera
Jan 3, 2018
Gregorio T. "Gollo" Rivera, 85, of Bridgeport, CT entered into eternal rest on Wednesday January 3, 2018, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT. Gregorio was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico., son of the late Juan Rivera and Aurelia Tirado. He grew up in Arecibo with three brothers and two sisters. Gregorio migrated to New Jersey in 1954...
Nerida 'Nelly' Dejesus
Dec 24, 2017
Nerida DeJesus, age 76 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Nerida was born August 25, 1941 in Moca, Puerto Rico, the beloved daughter of the late Nasario Gonzalez & Tomasa Echevarria. She has been a Bridgeport resident since 1962. Nelly,...
Antoinette Browne
Dec 18, 2017
Antoinette E. Browne, age 84 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest in on Monday, December 18, 2017 in Bridgeport, CT. Antoinette was born March 4, 1933 in Manhattan, New York, the beloved daughter of the late Lester Brown & Vera Burns. She has been a Bridgeport resident for 5 years after relocating from Mt. Vernon, NY. Antoinette worked for...
Lula Mae Johnson
Dec 16, 2017
Lula Johnson, age 64 of Bridgeport, the beloved widow of Richard Calvin Gray Jr. entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital. Lula was born October 10th 1953 in Trenton, New Jersey. She relocated to Connecticut over 35 years ago. Lula served the Lord and a passed down her strong faith and will to help others...
Dorothy Lorraine Harper
Dec 16, 2017
Dorothy Lorraine Harper, "Dot", 76 of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 16, 2017. She was born in Notasulga, Alabama to the late Augusta "Hundo" and Jessie Harper. Dorothy was the 2nd oldest of nine children. Predeceased by both parents, siblings; Faye, Willie, Sarah, Sylvester, Irene and Para. She is survived by her older sister Gloria...
Sally T Washington
Dec 13, 2017
Sally T. Washington, age 86, of Bridgeport, widow of George Carver Washington, Sr. entered into eternal rest peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born December 31, 1930 in Hanceville, Alabama, the beloved daughter of the late Midas and Essie (Wilson) Twitty. Sally moved with her family to Norwalk, CT....
Moureen 'Mur' Mcquennie
Dec 12, 2017
Moureen McQuennie, age 67 of Bridgeport, loving wife of Alban McQuennie, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital. Moureen was born January 12, 1950 in Portland, Jamaica, the beloved daughter of the late Leroy & Maria (Brown) Rankine. She grew up in Jamaica but relocated with her husband to Newark, NJ in 2008, and...
Rosa Myrtha 'Mama Rosa' Cruz
Dec 8, 2017
Rosa Myrtha Cruz, age 77 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 8, 2017 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Rosa was born October 20, 1940 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the beloved daughter of the late Juan Reyes & Guadalupe Rojas. She was raised in Santurce, Puerto Rico,...
Hermenegilda Romero Soto
Dec 7, 2017
Hermenegilda Romero Soto, age 92 of Bridgeport, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 7, 2017 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Hermenegilda was born May 15, 1925 in Florida, Puerto Rico, the beloved daughter of the late Benito Romero & Celedonia Soto. Hermenegilda was a loving mother and grandmother. Interment will be held privately....
Asael Moreno Perez
Nov 30, 2017
Asael Moreno Perez, age 30 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 30, 2017 in Bridgeport, CT. Asael was born June 19, 1987 in San Felipe Teotlalcingo, Mexico, the beloved son of Leticia Perez Cruz. Asael was a loving and caring son, brother, and nephew. He was a hard worker and enjoyed helping others every chance he...
Valdemir Dos Santos Silva
Nov 27, 2017
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Margarita Gutierrez
Nov 18, 2017
Margarita Gutierrez, age 96 of Bridgeport, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 18, 2017 in her home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Margarita was born January 15, 1921 in Cali, Colombia. She was known for her strong personality. Although often reserved and stern, Margarita was incredibly compassionate when it came to caring for...
Bhikhabhai Patel
Nov 6, 2017
Bhikhabhai M. Patel, age 81 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 6, 2017 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, surrounded by the love and care of his family. Bhikhabhai was born August 8, 1936 in Gujarat, India the beloved son of Late Manorhbhai Patel & Chanchadben Patel. Bhikhabhai was a Professor for many years at the VP...
Miguel Velez
Nov 5, 2017
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Lucy Morales
Nov 3, 2017
Lucy Evette Morales, age 53 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 3, 2017 in her home, surrounded by the love and care of her family. Lucy was born December 9, 1963 in Bridgeport, CT., the fourth of ten, beloved daughter of Esteban & Tomasita (Roman) Morales. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, daughter, sister,...
