Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
Monserrate 'Monsin' Santiago
Apr 19, 2015
Monserrate Santiago "Monsin" age 71 of New Haven, entered into peaceful rest Sunday, April 19, 2015 at his home with his loving wife Ruth Santiago of 38 years by his side. Monsin had a great sense of humor, he was very entertaining. He loved to cook, dance and was an avid Patriots fan. Monserrate was born Thursday, October 21,...
Lidio Fausto 'Reckless' Rivera
Apr 6, 2015
Lidio Fausto Rivera "Reckless" age 20 of Greenville, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest Monday April 6, 2015 in Shelton, CT. Lidio was a student at Pit Community College and DJ parties in his spare time. Friendly and kindhearted Lidio loved his family. Born on Saturday, September 10, 1994 in Bridgeport, CT. Lidio was the youngest of eight. Lidio...
Osmond A. Brown
Apr 3, 2015
Osmond Anthony Brown age 43 of Brooklyn, NY. entered in heavenly rest on Friday April 3, 2015 at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. Osmond was a easy going, kind man that influenced everyone around him. Osmond was born in Hampstead, St. Mary Jamaica on May 20, 1971. Osmond leave to cherish his memory, Mother; Marcinthia Bailey, four sisters;...
Comillus 'Tc' Joel
Apr 3, 2015
Comillus Joel "TC" age 81 entered in heavenly rest Friday, April 3, 2015 at home with his son James Joel and his loving wife Ruth of 56 years by his side. Comillus was a brave solider of the US Army he served in Korea & Japan War. He also was an active member of the American Legion. Comillus was...
Richard J. Kolvig
Mar 26, 2015
Richard J. Kolvig age 71, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Loretta D. Kolvig died peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Bridgeport Healthcare Center after a long battle of Alzheimer's. Richard was the son of the late Harold F. Kolvig and Mary Hozjan Kolvig. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. After his return from...
Angel Solivan
Mar 23, 2015
Angel Solivan, age 49, of Fairfield, entered into peaceful rest Monday, March 23, 2015 at Bridgeport Hospital with his loving family by his side. Angel had a great sense of humor he really enjoyed making people laugh, and was an amazing cook. He was an active member of Trinity & St. Michael Episcopal Church, he was a kindhearted and...
Paul Roger Botosani Phd
Mar 15, 2015
Paul Roger Popescu Botosani, PhD age 76 of Bridgeport entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport with the family at his side. Paul finish Dimitri Cantemir high school and Polytechnic University in Bucuresti. He was an innovator constantly evolving automation and robotics field in engineering. Paul held a doctors' degree...
Antoine Similien
Mar 11, 2015
Antoine Similien age 64 of Waterbury, CT entered into peaceful rest Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Antoine was a hardworking, business minded man. He had special skills in investing, carpentry work and was a licensed CNA. Antoine was born on Saturday, June 24, 1950 in Port-Au-Prince Haiti to Denise Similien. In 1983 he married his beloved wife Marie Dieunie, who...
Fidel Santana
Feb 16, 2015
Fidel "Mambe" Santana, age 71, of Bridgeport entered into peaceful rest Monday, February 16, 2015 in St. Vincent's Medical Center with his caring family by his side. Fidel was kindhearted and a generous father, brother, uncle and friend. Fidel was the fifth born of seven on Monday, January 17, 1944 son of the late Esteban & Adela Santana in...
Luis Alonso Arita-Ramirez
Feb 15, 2015
Luis Alonso Arita Ramirez, age 74, of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest Sunday, February 15, 2015 in Rocky Hill, CT. Luis was a great provider he worked hard as a mason, to support his wife Alejandrina Campos Arita and his ten children. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, watching soccer and spending time with his family. Luis was...
Lydia Fontanez
Feb 15, 2015
Lydia Fontanez age 68 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 15, 2015 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Lydia was a caring mother of three, the widow of the late Francisco Fontanez. Lydia was the third of ten siblings. She was born June 7th 1946 to the late Gabino Ramos & Carmen Santiago...
Carmen Vargas
Feb 14, 2015
Carmen Vargas, age 58 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Friday February 14, 2015 at Bridgeport Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Carmen was a loving mother of four, and the companion of Efren Marrero for 39 year. Carmen was kind hearted she would open her doors for anyone that was in need of shelter, she enjoyed...
Paul Talerand Othello
Feb 12, 2015
Paul Talerand Othello, age 91 of Bridgeport, entered into peaceful rest Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Norwalk Hospital. Paul was a very simple and laid back man. Paul was born on Wednesday, January 23, 1924 to Talerand Othello and Eugena Pierre. Paul leaves to cherish his five loving children, Luquene Othello & daughter-in-law Marie Ramah, Rigaud & Esther Othello,...
Maximina Santos
Jan 27, 2015
Maximina Santos, age 82 of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Candido Norberto Santos, entered into peaceful rest Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at her home with her loving sons Victor and Dewell that took of her till her last breath. Maximina was kindhearted, she enjoyed having family gatherings, cooking her traditional specialties and having fun playing bingo and dominos....
Glendalis Andino
Jan 25, 2015
Glendalis Andino, age 22 of Bridgeport, entered into Heavens gates on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital. Glendalis was a loving mother, happy, humble, sweet person who enjoyed walks on the beach. She was always great with taking care of children and loved to listen to music in her spare time. Glendalis was born on Friday, October...
Edwin 'Kato' Gomez
Jan 12, 2015
Edwin "Kato" Gomez, age 64 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Monday, January 12, 2015 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Edwin was a proud American that served in the National Guard. He had a great sense of humor, he enjoyed Law & Order, wrestling and socializing at Famous Pizza. Edwin was a devoted father, brother, uncle and friend that...
Carlos Ayala
Jan 10, 2015
Carlos Ayala, age 76 of Bridgeport, entered into Heavenly rest on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Bridgeport Hospital. Carlos was helpful, a loving father, a great person to confide in and always willing to give to others. He was very active, and enjoyed playing domino's and bingo in his spare time. He loved cars and worked in the automotive...
Roscoe Bennett Jr.
Jan 1, 2015
Roscoe Bennett Jr. Passed away peacefully on January 1, 2015 at the age of 73 in Bridgeport, CT. He was born on June 7, 1941. He was a native of Ridgeland, SC and resided in Stamford, CT for over 40 years. He is predeceased by his parents Roscoe Sr. and Claries Bennett and one sibling, Calvin Bernard Bennett. His...
William Kelly
Dec 30, 2014
William Kelly, age 60, of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Griffin Hospital Derby, CT. with his loving family by his side. William was a kindhearted father, uncle, brother and friend. William was born in Lancaster, S.C. on September 21, 1954 to the late James Kelly Sr. & Mammie Lee Kelly. William is survived by:...
Frances M Kelly
Dec 30, 2014
Frances M. Casimiro Kelly, age 91, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Michael J. Kelly, Sr., passed away peacefully on December 30, 2014, in Hollywood, Florida. Born in Bridgeport on September 26, 1923, Frances was the devoted daughter of the late John and Marion Puglisi Casimiro. A proud, lifelong Bridgeport resident and Central High School graduate, Frances, together...






