Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
Restituo 'Rusty' Rivera
Oct 16, 2015
Restituto "Rusty" Rivera, age 76, of Bridgeport, departed this life, Friday, October 16, 2015 at his residence. Restituto was a loving father of two. Helpful, hard working jack of all trades, he owned and operated R&R cleaning for many years. Rusty enjoyed traveling and gardening and at home, cooking, playing cards, watching a good game of football with his...
Francisco Alicea
Oct 14, 2015
Francisco Alicea, age 94, long life resident of Bridgeport. The beloved husband of the late Juanita Alicea, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, Oct 14, 2015. He was predeceased by: parents and son, Joaquin "Kino" Alicea. Francisco is survived by: fourteen children, Annie, Carmen, Olga, Phil, Johnny, Awilda, Esther, Nelson, Isaac, Delia, Miguel, Nilda, Tony, Jeanette; brother, Luis Alicea; 28...
Paula Rose Crawford Hayward
Oct 9, 2015
Paula Rose Crawford Hayward "Pitty Pat", age 57, a lifelong resident of Bridgeport. The loving wife of Raymond Hayward, entered into eternal rest Friday, October 9th 2015 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport. Paula was outspoken, a great dancer that enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. Paula was the youngest of eight, the beloved daughter of...
Erma Loretta Vining
Oct 8, 2015
Erma Loretta Gilkes Vining age 76, of West Haven, departed this life Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Erma was the widow of Oliver Henry (Hank) Vining and a loving mother to eight. Erma was born August 1, 1939 in Manhattan New York, to the late parents Aaron Gonzalez Jones and Etta Victoria Reed. Besides her...
Gaston Lucine 'Lance' Anderson
Oct 7, 2015
Gaston Lucine Anderson "Lance" age 87 of Bridgeport, Connecticut departed this life Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation, Fairfield, Connecticut. Lance was a self-employed, hard-working father of three. He often was referred to as a Jack of all Trades. He was the life of the party, a sharp dresser, and enjoyed Dancing and Photography....
David Wayne Gonzalez
Oct 4, 2015
David Wayne Gonzalez, age 47 of Bridgeport entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 4, 2015 in Bridgeport Hospital. David was a loving son, great father, and a hard worker who touched everyone he knew. He enjoyed being around his family and would always be there for anyone in need. In his spare time he liked fishing, going to...
Wanda Yvette Izquierdo
Sep 30, 2015
Wanda Yvette Izquierdo, age 47, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, entered into a peaceful rest Wednesday, September 30th 2015 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Wanda was not only a nurturing and loving mother to her kids, she was also a prideful and giving grandmother. It didn't stop there, if a smile is worth a thousand words, Wanda had a lot to...
Melva Paz Rivera
Sep 22, 2015
Melva Paz Rivera, age 61 of Bridgeport, beloved mother and sister, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Saint Vincent's Hospital after a 40 year battle with Lupus. Born on May 1, 1954 in Puerto Padre, Cuba, Mrs. Rivera was retired from Remington Shavers. She loved playing cards, bingo and going to the casinos, but especially spending time with...
Candido Feliciano Sanchez
Sep 20, 2015
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Ronald William 'Yogi' Boyd
Sep 13, 2015
Ronald William Boyd "Yogi", age 63 formerly of Stamford and Bridgeport, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He loved God and his family. His Barry White voice graced various choirs. Ron enjoyed music especially gospel jazz, rhythm and blues and soul. Ronald was born on Thursday, June 24, 1952...
Miladys Velez Feliciano
Sep 9, 2015
Miladys Velez Feliciano, age 75, of Bridgeport, entered into peaceful rest Wednesday, September 9th 2015 at Milford Hospital. Miladys was the devoted wife of Justo Velez. Miladys was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on Monday, March 25, 1940 the beloved daughter of the late Juan Feliciano & Francisca Rodriguez. Miladys is survived by: spouse, Justo Velez; two daughters, Miladys...
Tomas Lopez
Sep 8, 2015
Tomas Lopez, age 74, of Bridgeport, departed this life, Tuesday, September 8th 2015 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Tomas was a father of four and loved to travel. He also had a wonderful sense of humor with an artistic eye for drawing and painting. Tomas was born Saturday, December 21, 1940 in Caguas, Puerto Rico beloved son of the...
Angel Rafael Rivera
Sep 5, 2015
Angel Rafael Rivera, age 68, of Bridgeport, departed this life Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Bridgeport Hospital. Angel was the loving companion of Estelle Ramos for forty-eight years. He was a hard working provider and father of five, Angel had a great sense of humor, he enjoyed cooking and fixing cars. Kindhearted he always lent a helping hand. Angel...
Jesus Coiano
Sep 4, 2015
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Milagros Flores
Aug 30, 2015
Maria Milagros Flores, age 80 of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest Sunday, August 30, 2015 in Bridgeport hospital with her loving family by her side. Milagros was a brave warrior that battled with cancer for two years with no complaints. Milagros was widowed by the late Raul Flores after 52 years of marriage. A strong mother of six, Milagros...
Alexandrina Jurebie
Aug 21, 2015
Alexandrina Jurebie, age 90, of Bridgeport, passed away on August 21, 2015 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bucharest, Romania, Alexandrina came to the United States with her sisters in 1981 and had been a Bridgeport resident since that time. She was a longtime member of St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church and Ladies Auxiliary, sang in the church...
Johnny Victor Johnson
Aug 16, 2015
Johnny Victor Johnson, age 78, of Bridgeport, departed this life on August 15, 2015 at the Veterans Hospital in West Haven, CT. He attended public schools in the Newtonville Community and Moulton, Texas. In 1956 Johnny joined the United States Marines. He had numerous assignments stateside, in Japan, Okinawa, and four tours in Vietnam. He served in a span...
Jesusa Maldonado
Aug 15, 2015
Jesusa Maldonado, age 81, of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Bridgeport Manor. Jesusa was kindhearted, humble mother of five that put her family first. Jesusa was the oldest of three. She was born Tuesday, April 17, 1934 in Puerto Rico. Jesusa was predeceased by: parents, Mercedes Maldonado & Roberta Martinez and son, Edwin Vazquez....
Luciano L 'Vitin' Merced
Aug 11, 2015
Luciano L. Merced "Vitin", age 74, of Bridgeport, entered into peaceful rest on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Luciano was a devoted husband and provider to his loving wife of fourth-five years Dina Merced. He worked hard and raised his two children in Bridgeport. He was proud to influence his grandchildren. Luciano own...
Pablo 'Pow' Garcia
Aug 10, 2015
Pablo Garcia age 52 of Bridgeport, CT. passed away on Monday August 10th, 2015 in Waterbury, CT. Born on September 27th, 1962, he was predeceased by parents Maria Alicia and Felix Garcia; also by siblings Felix, Francisco and Chino Garcia. A Bridgeport resident for many years; "POW" as many called him, loved his music, to dance and always helping...
