Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
Carmen Mercedes Figueroa
Dec 12, 2013
Carmen Mercedes Figueroa, age 65, of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest Thursday, December 12, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Special thanks to St. Vincent's Medical Center the Oncology Unit, and friends for their moral support. Carmen was lovable, kind, and outgoing, always helpful and caring to those around her. She was a hair dresser for many...
Ruth Gates Lester
Dec 8, 2013
Ruth Gates Lester age 98 of Naugatuck entered into heavenly rest Sunday, December 8, 2013. Ruth was a loving mother, enjoyed playing cards, cooking and baking. Ruth was born Saturday, October 9, 1915 in Bridgeport the beloved daughter of the late Walter and Mary Walker. In death, Ruth will be reunited with her husband the late Earl Franklin Lester....
Orlando 'Lalo' Velez
Dec 6, 2013
Orlando "Lalo" Velez, age 55, of Bridgeport, enter the gates of heaven on Friday, December 6, 2013 with his loving family by his side Lalo was a loving father, grandfather and husband to wife tuty of the 32 years. Lalo enjoyed life, listening and dancing to music, salsa and Michael Jackson was his favorites. He is survived by his...
Gloria Saavedra
Dec 6, 2013
Gloria Saavedra age 58, of Waterbury entered into heavenly rest Friday, December 6, 2013. Gloria was a happy and a loving person full of life. Gloria was born April 11, 1955 in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, to the late Pablo Martin Saavedra and Aurea Esther Morales. Gloria is survived by her three children; Rita Martinez, Javier Martinez and Michael Hernandez....
Steven Anthony 'Heaven' Blaine
Dec 5, 2013
On Thursday, December 5, 2013 in Stratford, CT the angels came to carry Steven Anthony Blaine Sr. "Heaven" home to be with the Lord. He was born in Bridgeport, CT on January 28, 1957 to DeLois Ezekiel. Steven was the oldest of five children. Steven was a resident of Bridgeport, CT for many years then in 1994 he relocated...
Jose Luis Soto
Dec 2, 2013
Jose Luis Soto age 47, of Bridgeport entered into eternal rest Monday, December 2, 2013 at Bridgeport Hospital. Jose also served in the U.S. Army for several years. Jose was a happy and loving person. Jose was an avid watch and knife collector. But most of all, Jose loved his nephews and nieces unconditionally. Jose was good hearted, loved...
Juan 'Fafo' Patron
Dec 1, 2013
Juan "Fafo" Patron age 79, of Bridgeport entered into eternal rest Sunday December 1, 2013 at his resident with his loving family by his side. Fafo was a dedicated, skilled barber who worked at Lafayette Barbers, Hair Dimensions and Wilfredo's Barber Shop for many years. He was a talented pool player and won many tournaments through the years. Fafo...
James 'Ricky' Harris
Nov 27, 2013
James "Ricky" Harris, age 64, of Stratford entered into the Lord's grace, Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital. Ricky played the bass guitar at Good News Missionary Baptist Church. Ricky also wrote his own songs and played in a band. He was a former employee of Pitney Bowes in Stamford, CT. James was born Friday, November 11th,...
William Joseph 'Billy' Leblanc
Nov 17, 2013
William Joseph (Uncle Billy) LeBlanc, age 50, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 17, 2013 in his Derby, CT. residence. He was born in Bridgeport, CT. to Lester J. LeBlanc and Carol O'Donnell-LeBlanc on August 26, 1963. He attended Shelton High School c/o 81'. Left to cherish his love and memory is his son William J. LeBlanc II...
William Jasper Cooper
Nov 15, 2013
William Jasper Cooper, age 70, of Bridgeport entered into the Lord's grace, Friday, November 15th, 2013 at Norwalk Hospital. William was a friendly man and loved everyone. He was a hard worker and worked in many places. William attended school at H.B. Suggs High School c/o 1965. William was born Friday, May, 21, 1943 in Pitt County, North Carolina,...
William Jasper Cooper
Nov 15, 2013
William Jasper Cooper, age 70, of Bridgeport entered into the Lord's grace, Friday, November 15th, 2013 at Norwalk Hospital. William was a friendly man and loved everyone. He was a hard worker and worked in many places. William attended school at H.B. Suggs High School c/o 1965. William was born Friday, May, 21, 1943 in Pitt County, North Carolina,...
Francisca 'Panchita' Rios
Nov 15, 2013
Francisca "Panchita" Rios, age 95, of Bridgeport entered into heavenly rest Friday, November 15, 2013. Francisca was a calm and religious woman, a faithful woman of Christ. Enjoyed playing dominoes and reading her bible. Francisca was born Monday, February 25th, 1918 in Camuy, Puerto Rico, the youngest of five children born to the late Ana and Juan Ortiz. Francisca...
Bertilda Villada
Nov 13, 2013
Bertilda Villada, age 72, of Bridgeport entered into the Lord's grace, Wednesday, November 13th, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital. Bertilda enjoyed cooking for the family. She was a second mother to her beloved siblings and loved her nephew and nieces unconditionally. Bertilda was born Sunday, June 29th, 1941 in Anserma Caldas, Colombia, the third of eleven children born to...
Maria Isabel 'Mima' Delgado
Nov 9, 2013
Maria Isabel Delgado, age 59, of Bridgeport entered into the Lord's grace, Saturday, November 9th, 2013 at Bridgeport Hospital with her loving family by her side. Maria was a sensational woman; she was loving and very giving. Maria enjoyed cooking and baking and so did those who had the chance to savor it. She also pampered herself in going...
Ransford George Samuels
Nov 7, 2013
Ransford Goerge Samuels, age 80, of Bridgeport entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 7th, 2013. Ransford was set in his ways, enjoyed a good game of dominoes. He was a member of the West Indian Social Club. Ransford was a religious man that also enjoyed poetry. Ransford was born Friday, February, 3, 1933 in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica, the...
Felix Garcia Jr.
Nov 5, 2013
Felix Garcia Jr., age 57, of New Haven entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 5th, 2013. Felix had a great sense of humor. Felix was loving and giving, with a good soul. Felix also enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He also adored his nephews and nieces unconditionally. Felix was born Wednesday, December 28th, 1955 in Caguas, Puerto Rico, the...
Rosita Erazo-Reyes
Nov 1, 2013
Baby Rosita Erazo Reyes returned to heaven Friday, November 1st, 2013 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Rosita is taken too soon from her adoring parents; Lydia Reyes and Edgardo Erazo; maternal grandparents, Rosa Llamas and Guillermo Reyes; paternal grandparents, Elma Rosales and Alfonso Erazo and siblings, Guadalupe Reyes and Cristian Erazo. God has truly...
Carlos Raul Zayas
Oct 31, 2013
Carlos Raul Zayas, age 52 of Bridgeport entered into the Lord's grace, Thursday, October 31st, 2013 at his resident with his loving family by his side. He had a sense of humor, a humble man. He was a loving and caring husband to his wife, Evelyn Zayas. Love to work with his hands doing carpentry and helping others. Carlos...
Ha To Ngu
Oct 27, 2013
Ha was a great husband to surviving spouse Ha Tran. Ha was born in Cholon, HoChi Minh City, Vietnam April 24, 1942 to the late Yuet Ngu and Sing Lam. Ha is survived by seven children; Ling Ngu, Can Ngu, Hai Ngu, Cera Ngu, Tuong Ngu, Huy Ngu and Allen Ngu. He will be greatly missed by all who...
Penelope Melissa 'Penny' Joseph
Oct 26, 2013
Penelope "Penny" Melissa Joseph (Blaine), age 49, of Bridgeport entered into eternal rest Saturday, October 26th, 2013 at Bridgeport Hospital. Penelope was a friendly, loving and caring person that loved to read and was a sports fan. She was a long time companion to Mr. Edwards and adored her grandson. Penelope worked at Hartford Insurance as an Administrative Assistant....
