OBITUARIES

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John Rivera

John Rivera

Dec 5, 2015

John Rivera, age 59, of Bridgeport, the beloved spouse of Maria Rivera, entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 5, 2015 in Rockland County New York. John was a devoted Christian, willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was a handyman and hard working truck driver. His calm and easy going demeanor will be deeply missed...

Thomas Walsh

Thomas Walsh

Dec 2, 2015

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Leroy M Fletcher

Leroy M Fletcher

Nov 25, 2015

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Nora Luz Foster

Nora Luz Foster

Nov 25, 2015

Nora Luz Diaz Foster, age 62 of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Bridgeport Hospital. Nora was a caring loving mother of six and a grandmother of eight. Nora was born October 8th 1953 in Manhattan, New York, Nora was the fourth child of seven by the late Juan Diaz & Luz Maria Andino. She...

Hortencia 'Che' Patron De Perez

Hortencia 'Che' Patron De Perez

Nov 24, 2015

Hortencia "Che"Patron de Perez, age 75, the beloved wife of Humberto Perez, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at her home in Bridgeport with her loving family by her side. Hortencia was a caring mother of three. Hortencia was the third born of five, on September 19, 1940 in Yauco, Puerto Rico the daughter of the late...

Arnold Schwartz

Arnold Schwartz

Nov 22, 2015

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Elsa E Irizarry

Elsa E Irizarry

Nov 20, 2015

Elsa Irizarry, age 81 of Cayey, PR entered into eternal rest Friday, November 20, 2015. Elsa was born March 8, 1934 in Cayey, PR to the late Modesta Pomales and Estevan Santiago. Elsa moved to Bridgeport in the early 1960's to raise her family until she and her husband Raul moved to Puerto Rico in 1993 to live out...

Chester Lee Davis

Chester Lee Davis

Nov 18, 2015

Chester Lee Davis, age 56, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Chester was kindhearted and generous brother and uncle. He enjoyed reading the gospel, cook and listen to music. Chester was the eldest of six, born Thursday, February 5, 1959 in South Norwalk, CT. the beloved son of the late...

Dorothy Claire Valyus

Dorothy Claire Valyus

Nov 17, 2015

Dorothy Claire Valyus, age 86 passed away peacefully November 17, 2015, Bridgeport Healthcare Center in Bridgeport, CT. Dorothy was born September 2, 1929 and was the aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews whom she was a dedicated and positive influence over in so many ways. A viewing will be held on Friday November 20, 2015 from...

Robert S. Brooks Iii

Robert S. Brooks Iii

Nov 1, 2015

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Enriqueta Aguliar De Torrealba

Enriqueta Aguliar De Torrealba

Oct 27, 2015

Enriqueta Aguilar de Torrealba, age 80, of Bridgeport. The beloved wife of Armando Trrealba, entered into heavenly rest Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Bridgeport Hospital with her loving family by her side. Enriqueta was kindhearted, humble mother of ten that put her family first Enriqueta was born Tuesday, March 5, 1935 in Valencia, Venezuela. Enriqueta was predeceased by: parents,...

Ernesto Vargas Martinez

Ernesto Vargas Martinez

Oct 23, 2015

Ernesto Vargas Martinez, age 78 of Norwalk, entered into eternal rest Friday, October 23, 2015 at Stamford Hospital. Ernesto was a loving father of four. He had a great sense of humor and a heart of gold. Ernesto worked for the Department of Public Works and was also mechanic he was often referred to as "Mechanico" or "Camuy". Ernesto...

Restituo 'Rusty' Rivera

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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