Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
Edwin Cephus Thomas
Aug 26, 2012
Edwin Cephus Thomas, age 36, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Sunday, August 26th, 2012. Edwin was very caring and would go out of his way for anybody in need. He was a good father and provider of three. Edwin was currently working at Junkluggers as a territorial manager. Edwin was born in Kingston, Jamaica on October 26, 1975,...
Charles I Eldridge
Aug 24, 2012
Charles I. Eldridge, age 66, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Friday, August 24th, 2012. Charles served his country in the US. Air Force, later married his high school sweetheart Maryann (Teja) Eldridge. He was a devoted husband and provider for forty-three years. Charles worked many years as an architectural draftsman at General Telephone Electronics until his retirement. Charles...
Edward Dewitt Hatton
Aug 17, 2012
Edward Dewitt Hatton, age 71, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Friday, August 17th, 2012 at Bridgeport Hospital. Edward was commonly referred to as Dewitt, as a young man. He served our country in the US Army, later worked for the Greenwich Public School System. Edward was a devoted husband and provider for thirty-three years to his beloved wife...
Charles Pierce
Aug 13, 2012
Charles Pierce, age 61 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Monday, August 13th, 2012 in Bridgeport Hospital. Raised in New York City, Charles was educated in the New York City School System. After graduation, Charles worked as an intra-state truck driver delivering products for various companies. While employed as a Truck driver, he drove New York City Cabs on...
Theresa Lena Harrigan
Aug 10, 2012
Theresa Lena Harrigan, age 85, of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest Friday, August 10th, 2012 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Special thanks to the dedicated staff at Cambridge Manor York floor, also to the doctors and nurses at St. Vincent's Medical Center Six floor south. Theresa was born on January 27th, 1927 in Fairfield, Connecticut. Daughter of the late...
Renee 'Tubby' Newton
Aug 6, 2012
Renee "Tubby" Newton, age 51, of Bridgeport, entered into peaceful rest Monday, August 6th, 2012 at Bridgeport Hospital, with her 32 year loving companion Ahab Testman by her side. Renee was very caring and giving to others even if she would slight herself. Renee was employed as a state correctional officer in her early years of her life. Tubby...
Corine 'Coco' Blakes
Aug 1, 2012
Corine "Coco" Blakes, age 52, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, August 1st, 2012 in Bridgeport Hospital. Corine was a loving mother of eight, with a kind and caring heart. She fed the homeless and enjoyed helping others. Coco was born February 4th, 1960 in Miami, Florida. Daughter of the late Hazel Blakes, she was the fourth of...
Lester Lewis
Jul 30, 2012
Lester Lewis, age 81, of Bridgeport entered into peaceful rest, Monday, July 30th, 2012 in Bridgeport Hospital. Lester was a member of the East End Baptist Church and a choir director for numerous churches in the area. Lester worked as an Emergency Room Technician for over thirty years in Norwalk Hospital. Lester was born June 19th, 1931 in Harlem,...
Valencia Monette 'Val' Winstead
Jul 24, 2012
Valencia Monette Winstead "Val" age 57, of West Haven, entered into heavenly rest, Tuesday July 24th, 2012 in St. Raphael's Hospital, New Haven. Valencia was a Born Again Believer, avid reader, graphic designer, who recently graduated with an A.A in psychology, from University of Phoenix. She also enjoyed sitting outdoors and spending time with her grandchildren. Valencia was born...
Mayro Joey Santiago
Jul 23, 2012
Mayro Joey Santiago, age 35, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Monday, July 23rd, 2012. Joey was a mechanic who was very loyal and helpful to his friends and family. He had a great sense of humor. Joey was born November 2nd, 1976 in Bridgeport, CT., son of the late Jose DeDeigo Santiago and surviving mother Rosa Collins. Mayro...
Milin Zhao
Jul 21, 2012
Milin Zhao, age 30, of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, July 21st, 2012 in Bridgeport Hospital. Milin was a loving husband and provider of surviving wife Qiaorong Zhang and son Johnson Zhao. Milin was born March 2nd, 1982 son of Hua Lin & Hongsheng Zhao. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 28th, 2012 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Community...
Ke'Ijahnae Danasia 'Nunu' Robinson
Jul 21, 2012
Ke'Ijahnae Danasia Robinson "Nunu", age 15, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Saturday, July 21st, 2012 in Bridgeport Hospital. Nunu was a respectful young lady that attended Bullard Havens RVT School majoring in graphics. She also enjoyed dance and hairdressing. Ke'Ijahnae was born July 29th, 1997 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the eldest of five, daughter of surviving parents Dashan Robinson...
Gabriela Mazo
Jul 10, 2012
Baby Gabriela Mazo, newborn, returned to heaven, Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 at Bridgeport Hospital with her loving mommy, Angela and daddy, Edgar M. Mazo by her side. Gabriela is also survived by her maternal grandparents Rosa Lopez & Roberto Acero, paternal grandmother Lucila Mazo Palacio, brother Jhohnathan M. Mazo, and sister Daniela Mazo. Funeral service will be held privately....
Yolanda Doris Otano
Jul 7, 2012
Yolanda Doris Otano, age 68, of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest Saturday, July 7th, 2012 at Bridgeport Hospital. Yolanda migrated to Connecticut in 1972, a loving mother of five who enjoyed cooking, gardening and attending Blessed Sacrament Parish. Yolanda was born March 12th, 1944 in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Esperanza Torres & Gregorio Lind. She was...
Ramon Fernandez
Jul 6, 2012
Ramon Fernandez, age 67, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Friday, July 6th, 2012 in St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Ramon was born September 4th, 1944 in Puerto Padre, Cuba, son of the late Rosa & Fernando Fernandez. Ramon is survived by his loving wife Eriberta Fernandez from Bridgeport, four children Alex, Joanna, Bianca and Jorge Fernandez, and two grandchildren...
Maribel 'Mita' Rivera
Jun 30, 2012
Maribel "Mita" Rivera, age 45, of Bridgeport, entered into peaceful rest Saturday, June 30th, 2012 in Bridgeport with her loving family by her side. Mita attended Basick High School. She enjoyed spending time with her children and shopping. Maribel was a hard working single mother. She worked at O.E.M, Marshall, Bob's Clothing Store, and longtime employee of Super Stop...
Yolanda Ortiz Diaz
Jun 9, 2012
Yolanda Ortiz Diaz, age 49, of Bridgeport, entered into peaceful rest Saturday, June 9th, 2012 in Bridgeport Hospital with her loving family by her side. Yolanda enjoyed being helpful to others. She volunteered her time at St. Lukes St. Paul's Episcopal Church in the soup kitchen. Yolanda also work as a nurse's aide at Griffin Hospital for several years....
Mary Louise Childs
Jun 8, 2012
Mary Louise Childs, age 64 of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest Friday, June 8th, 2012 in Stratford with her loving family by her side Originally from Windber, Pennsylvania Mary has resided in Bridgeport since the age of 4. She attended Harding High School and was a parishioner of St. James Church in Stratford. As a young lady Mary was...
Joseph Robert Lucas
Jun 5, 2012
Service Information Private Private Private, CT Details: Service Extra Info Funeral Services will be held privately. Arrangements are entrusted to Community Funeral Chapels 798 Park Ave. Bridgeport, CT. (203)334-9999.
Daniel Joseph Donofrio Jr.
May 29, 2012
Daniel Joseph Donofrio Jr., age 64 of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 at his residence. He was originally from Stratford. Daniel had a long history of various careers as an electrician for the town of Stratford, Bridgeport Hospital, Electric Boat Co. Etc. Daniel also served with 242nd National Guard. He was an Avid model airplane builder and...






