Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels

Jan 9, 2025

Vanessa Ramirez was born on August 7th, 1983, in Bridgeport, CT to the late Rosa Ramirez and Benjamin Perez.

Vanessa was educated in the Bridgeport school system and was a lifelong resident of the city of Bridgeport. She held diverse jobs throughout her lifetime, such as in food service, retail, and office work. She loved going to...

Jan 8, 2025

Gloria Swanson Dennis Lanham, affectionately known as "Mema," age 82, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away on January 8, 2025, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport. Born on January 27, 1942, at St. Vincent's Hospital, she was the beloved daughter of Addie B. Dennis Sr. and Eunice Dennis.

Raised in Bridgeport, Gloria was a loving, caring,...

Jan 7, 2025

Jan 6, 2025

Maria Martha Lucila Cuahuizo, 52, passed away peacefully at Bridgeport Hospital on January 6, 2025. She was a loving wife to Isander Carrillo Gonzalez and a devoted mother to Jasmen Carrillo and Juan Antonio Carrillo.

Born in Puebla, Mexico, Maria was the cherished daughter of Juan Cuahuizo Carrillo and Maria Placida Cuahuizo Moyolt. She grew...

Jan 5, 2025

Jan 4, 2025

William “Tom” Adams, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at Bridgeport Hospital on January 4, 2025, at the age of 77. He was surrounded by his loved ones at the time of his passing.

Born on February 20, 1947, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Tom was the son of Colman Adams and Willie Thompson. He...

Dec 30, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy "POLO" Johnson, who left us on December 30, 2024. Born on January 12, 1985, Timothy, though widely known as POLO, An exceptional man, his life was one of quiet dignity, marked by an unwavering love for his wife, Kathryn McGuiness, his daughter Jay'la Sa'rye Johnson His mother...

Dec 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Onoria Josefina Almerida Martinez, who departed this life on December 23, 2024, at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She was 65 years old.

Onoria was born on October 20, 1959, in Aragua de Barcelona, estado Anzoátegui, Venezuela to the late Jesus Maria Martinez (born...

Dec 13, 2024

Dec 10, 2024

Angel Luis Caban, affectionately known as "Flaco," age 82, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024. Ángel was born on May 28, 1942, in Moca, Puerto Rico, to the late Juan Caban and Evangelista Rodriguez Moca. He had two siblings, Juan Caban and Olivia Caban.

Angel was raised in Puerto Rico until...

Dec 4, 2024

Maedella Williams, affectionately known as Mae Mae, age 78, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, in Glastonbury, Connecticut. She was born on June 18, 1946, in Waynesboro, Georgia, to her loving parents,the late Elizabeth Godbee and Sidney Godbee. Maedella had one brother, George Godbee, with whom she shared a close bond.

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Dec 1, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Ortega Rivera, known to his family and friends as Rich, at the age of 61. He died on December 1, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Born on May 26, 1963, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, Richard was the beloved son...

Nov 29, 2024

Mauro J. Quiroz, age 64, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024. Mauro was born in Peru, where he lived for 30 years before relocating to New York, where he was raised. For the past three years, he made his home in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Mauro was the beloved son of the late Amelia Terrones...

Nov 25, 2024

Deitrich Williamson, affectionately known as Mama Dee, age 70, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at her home on November 25, 2024. She was born on August 18, 1954, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to the late Mildred Marie Watson and Andrew Williamson.

Deitrich's life journey took her across the East Coast. At just...

Nov 19, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gloristine "Tine" Thomas, age 77, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, who passed away on November 19, 2024. Born on January 19, 1947, in Greenville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Lillian Ward and John Perkins.

Gloristine was raised in Greenville, NC, alongside her siblings Arthur,...

Nov 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marcus Fiory Louis, known to many as "Tatoo," on November 12th, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Marcus was 21 years old.

Born on May 6, 2003, in Haiti, Marcus grew up in a loving Christian family that instilled in him...

Nov 1, 2024

Lucila Palacio de Mazo, lovingly known as “Queen Mazo,” passed away peacefully at the age of

100 on November 1, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Born on July 8,

1924, in Colombia to Eliseo Palacio and Laura Adarve. Lucila was raised alongside her siblings

Oct 29, 2024

Reinaldo Padilla, lovingly known as "Rey," age 66 of Ansonia, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, at Griffin Hospital. Born on February 19, 1958, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Rey was a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend who brought warmth and laughter to everyone around him.

Rey had a zest for life and was...

Oct 29, 2024

Alex J. Rivera, affectionately known as "Javi," age 41 of Milford, Connecticut, passed away on October 29, 2024, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Born on February 3, 1983, to Cesar Rivera and Evelyn Heredia, Javi was raised in Bridgeport before relocating to Milford in his early 20s. He was a devoted and beloved husband to Yamil Lopez...

Oct 25, 2024

William Rosario Sr., affectionately known as "Smokey," age 65, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away on October 25, 2024, at Bridgeport Hospital. Born on March 7, 1959, in Bridgeport, he was the cherished son of Virginia Rivera Castro, and the late Christopher Rosario Sr. William was a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, where he grew up and made countless memories surrounded...