Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
Efrain Leon
May 29, 2016
Efrain Leon Torres, age 78, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Sunday, May 29th, 2016 in Bridgeport Hospital with his loving family by his side. Efrain was the companion of Angela Ruiz for 47 years. He worked hard as a plumber for many years. He was kind and generous and helped raised his grandchildren. Besides spending time with his...
Louis Antonio Nieves
May 13, 2016
Louis Antonio Nieves, age 44, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 13, 2016 at his residence. Louis had a great sense of humor and was a lifelong Yankees and Lakers fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his granddaughters. Louis was a loving father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He will be deeply missed...
Alberto Medina
May 12, 2016
Alberto Medina, age 41, of Bridgeport, entered into peaceful rest Thursday, May 12, 2016 in Bridgeport. Alberto was kindhearted and humble, he will be deeply missed. Alberto was born July 29, 1974 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was the beloved son of the late Efrain Medina and surviving mother, Ramona Sotomayor. Alberto is also survived by: five brothers, Efran...
Margarita Martinez
May 8, 2016
Margarita Martinez, age 76, of Bridgeport, entered into peaceful rest Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Bridgeport Hospital. Margarita was a loving mother, sister and aunt. Margarita was born in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico on March 10th 1940 she was the fifth of thirteen, of the late Juan & Maria Maldonado. Besides her parents Margarita is predeceased by: daughter, Rosita Martinez;...
Angel R. Reyes
Apr 27, 2016
Angel R. Reyes. Age 23, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, April 26, 2016 at Bridgeport hospital. Angel was born June 12, 1992 in San Pedro Ayampuc, Guatemala. He was the only son of his surviving loving mother, Sara Olivia Reyes Cordero. Angel had a good heart, he was raised catholic and continued his beliefs in the United...
Mary M. Mcintosh
Apr 26, 2016
Mary M. McIntosh, age 90, of Bridgeport, the widow of Winston McIntosh, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Bridgeport Healthcare. Mary was born March 13, 1926 in Kingston, Jamaica the beloved daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Harrison. Besides Mary's husband and parents she was also predeceased by brother, Henry Walters. Mary is survived by:...
Bernadette Brelsford
Apr 21, 2016
Bernadette C. Brelsford, age 70, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of William "Bill" entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Bernie loved life and her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a parishioner of St. Patrick's Church as well as a member of the Women Auxiliary Moose Lodge #289 and participated in...
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
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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
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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...
