Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
Rosalee Blake
Dec 30, 2013
Rosalee Blake, age 58 of Bridgeport entered into eternal rest Monday, December 30, 2013 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Rosalee was giving and caring to all around her. She worked at Friendly's as a chef. Rosalee was born Thursday, December 29, 1955 to the late Hazel Blake. Rosalee is survived by her long life companion of Glen Bonds, stepdaughter,...
Candido Luis 'Pity' Lopez
Dec 25, 2013
Candido L. Lopez, age 57, of Bridgeport entered into eternal rest Wednesday, December 25, 2013. Candido was caring, fun and outgoing. Music was his life. He enjoyed playing the piano for his friends, family and the elderly at Carriage Green where he worked for 13 years. Candido worked for several transportation companies such as the Mega Bus and area...
Peggy Lenora 'Peaches' Crosby
Dec 21, 2013
Peggy L. Crosby, age 46, of Bridgeport entered into the eternal rest, Saturday, December 21st, 2013 at Bridgeport Hospital. Peggy was kind hearted, a great dresser and had a good sense of humor. Peggy was a good mother and enjoyed spending time with her children. Peggy was born Monday, January 9th, 1967 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Peggy was the oldest...
Javier 'Chino' Cedeno
Dec 16, 2013
Javier Cedeno age 44, of Bridgeport entered into eternal rest Monday, December 16, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. Javier was a happy and loving person who loved to joke around. Javier was born Thursday, January 30, 1969 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Javier Cedeno Sr. and Blanca Rivera. In death, Javier will be reunited with his father, Javier Cedeno Sr....
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...
