Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
Arnold Schwartz
Nov 22, 2015
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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
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
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
Nov 1, 2015
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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
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
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...






