Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
Anthony Gerard 'Tony' Hrostek
Apr 13, 2016
Anthony Gerard Hrostek, affectionately known as Tony, age 58, of Milford, entered into peaceful rest Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in the VA Hospital West Haven, CT. Tony was a gentle soul, a loving son, brother and uncle. Tony was a US Army veteran. He inspired friends and family to put their best foot forward at all times, and to...
Espaa Coello Soto Soto)
Apr 4, 2016
Espaa Coello Soto, age 56, of West Haven, CT. entered into peaceful rest Monday, April 4, 2016 at Yale New Haven Hospital with her loving family by her side. Espaa was a dedicated Catholic and a loving mother of four, that put her family first. Espaa was born in Loja, Ecuador on November 2, 1959, she was the oldest...
Nicole 'Nikki' Sadler
Mar 20, 2016
Nicole "Nikki" Sadler was born in Bridgeport, CT on June 5, 1970 to Willie Sadler Sr. and the late Anna Mae Sadler. Nikki was a lifelong resident of Bridgeport and grew up on the South End. She attended Roosevelt Elementary School and both Kolbe Cathedral and Bassick High Schools. In recent years, she worked at ST Joseph's Manor where...
Juanita Valdez
Mar 19, 2016
Juanita "Juana" Valdez, age 76, loving mother and grandmother known by those in her community as "Wella" passed away surrounded by her family on March 19, 2016 in Bridgeport, CT. Born in Caugus, PR on June 12, 1939 to Benita Diaz Valdez and Isadoro Valdez. She left her beloved homeland for the U.S. in 1964 to make a better...
Jossie 'Jose' Solis
Mar 13, 2016
Jossie "Josè" Solis, age 64, a loving devoted husband to Denise Solis (Beauregard), passed away peacefully Sunday, March 13, 2016 in Bridgeport. Jose was an amazing father and grandfather. He spread unconditional love everywhere he went. He will always be loved and remembered as the funny bone with a welcoming hug to family and friends alike. His joy was...
Alicia 'Gisela' Cernuda
Mar 8, 2016
Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Alicia "Gisela" Cernuda (Cernuda), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Leonard Renard 'Papa Smurf' Dedrick-Kipping
Mar 8, 2016
Leonard Renard Dedrick Kipping AKA Papa Smurf, age 62, of Bridgeport, the spouse of Patricia Kipping, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Bridgeport Hospital. A Celebration of Leonard's Life will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Community Funeral Chapels 798 Park Ave., Bridgeport, CT. TEL: 203-334-9999. Interment will be private. Share...
Migdalia Feliciano
Mar 1, 2016
Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Migdalia Feliciano, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Mislael 'Papo' Cruz
Feb 28, 2016
Mislael "Papo" Cruz, age 58, of Bridgeport, the spouse of Norma (Jaurbl) Cruz, departed this life Sunday, February 28, 2016 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Papo migrated to Connecticut in 1973, he was a good provider, father, brother, uncle and son. Mislael was the third born of four from the late Manuel & Ana Cruz, on October 13, 1957...
Federico Alicea
Feb 26, 2016
Federico Alicea, "Yico", as he was affectionately known, age 68, of Bridgeport, passed away into the peaceful presence of the Lord on Friday, February 26, 2016 in Bridgeport Hospital. He was a resident of Bridgeport for 52 years. He had worked as a machinist and was a "Cursillista" in St. Mary's Church. Yico was a great dominoes, pool and...
Thelma Grace Woods
Feb 24, 2016
Thelma Grace Woods God saw the road was getting rough The hills harder to climb My tired eyes He gently closed And said, ‘My daughter, whom I've eternally blessed Come now and take your rest'. Dear Family and Friends, ` On the evening of February 24th I exchanged the activities of this life on earth for a peaceful rest...
Herman William Glover Sr.
Feb 23, 2016
Herman William Glover, Sr. departed this life peacefully in his roll call in heaven February 23, 2016. He was born to the late Johnny William Glover and Gennette Goings Glover on February 23, 1941. He attended Stamford Public Schools. In 1961 Herman married the love of his life, Katie Mae Brown Glover of Williamston NC. Herman was an avid...
Lonnie Dion Jackson
Feb 10, 2016
Lonnie Dion Jackson, age 44, of Bridgeport, entered into peaceful rest Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Waterbury, Connecticut. Lonnie was a loving brother, nephew and son. Lonnie was born January 19, 1972 in Bridgeport Connecticut the son of Levoyd Cohen and Alice Mae Linda Jackson. He was predeceased by siblings, Leroy and Vernard. Lonnie is survived by: brothers, Perry...
Ruth Marie Joel
Feb 5, 2016
Ruth Marie Joel, age 78, of Bridgeport, the widow of Comillus Joel, entered into eternal rest Friday, February 5, 2016 at Bridgeport Hospital. Ruth was an avid gardener and devout spiritualist who also enjoyed creative arts, bowling, tennis, modeling, dancing, reading and she loved to write poetry. She loved to travel and enjoyed holistic practices. As the Matriarch of...
Verna Brown
Feb 1, 2016
Verna Brown, age 90, the widow of Willie Brown, entered into eternal rest Monday, February 1, 2016 at Bridgeport Manor. Verna was the eldest of three, she was born on Saturday, June 6, 1925 in Norfolk, Virginia. She was the beloved daughter of the late Albert Johnson and Agnes Johnson. Besides her husband of 40 years Willie Brown and...
Emmanuel Irizarry
Feb 1, 2016
Emmanuel Irizarry, age 30, the loving husband of Jaime Irizarry, entered into eternal rest Monday, February 1, 2016 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Emmanuel was born Monday, August 12, 1985 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was the loving son of surviving parents Luis Irizarry and Elies Maldonado. Besides his parents Emmanuel is survived by: maternal grandmother, Ramonita Torres; spouse,...
Carrie Mae 'Dolly' Eaddy
Jan 28, 2016
Carrie Mae "Dolly" Eaddy, age 64, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Thursday, January 28, 2016 at her home with her loving family by her side. Carrie was born in Johnsonville, SC. Thursday, June 14, 1951. She was the youngest of five, the beloved daughter of the late Henry Eaddy & surviving mother Gladys Mae Eaddy. Besides her father...
Dorothy Loretta 'Dottie' Calinda
Jan 16, 2016
Dorothy Loretta Calinda "Dottie" age 78, the widow of Richard Alan Calinda, entered into eternal rest Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Bridgeport Hospital with her loving family by her side. Dorothy was born November 3, 1937 in Port Washington, New York. She was the youngest of fourteen siblings, the beloved daughter of the late Edward & Lillian Dumpson. Dottie...
Ramonita Martorony
Jan 8, 2016
Ramonita Martorony, age 70, the widow of Eduardo Martorony, entered into peaceful rest Friday, January 8, 2016 at her Bridgeport residence with her loving family by her side. Ramonita was a dedicated Catholic of Saint Charles Borromero Church. She was a strict mother of six that was very attentive to her family. Ramonita often spoke her mind and had...
Wilson 'Vicente' Vazquez Ruiz
Jan 5, 2016
Wilson "Vicente" Vazquez Ruiz, age 67, the loving spouse of Eneida Valle of thirty-five years, entered into peaceful rest Tuesday, January 5th 2016 in Easton, Connecticut. Vicente was a hardworking father of six, with a caring heart and a great sense of humor. Wilson was the second of seven of the late Alejandro Vazquez & Martina Ruiz, he was...
