Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels

Jan 4, 2012

Joshua Joaquin Tenn Joshua Joaquin Tenn, age 20, departed this life on January 4th, 2012. Joshua was born in Bridgeport Connecticut on January 19, 1991. He was the youngest son of John and Charlene (Ruff) Tenn. Joshua attended Platt Tech, Subiaco Academy, Little Rock, Arkansas and graduated from Stratford High School. Until recently he worked at Schick Shavers in...

Jan 4, 2012

Gilberto Garcia Jr. Gilberto Garcia Jr., age 69, of Derby, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 in Griffin Hospital. Gilberto was born in Toa Baja, P.R. on September 28th, 1942 to Monserrate Fernandez and Gilberto Garcia Sr. Known by most as "Garcia", he was the eldest of six siblings. He moved to the U.S at the...

Jan 1, 2012

Greg John Thomas Greg John Thomas, age 26, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 1st, 2012. Greg was born September 14th, 1985 in Bridgeport to Gloristine Ward and Melvin Thomas. Greg was the youngest of nine siblings. He was very funny, people-oriented, loved to rap, enjoyed music and was loved by everyone that knew him. He...

Dec 17, 2011

Julia Crisante Julia Crisante, age 73, of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest on Saturday, December 17th, 2011 in Branford. Julia was born in Bridgeport, CT on April 28th, 1938 to the late Lina Cimino and Fred Crisante. Julia was hardworking and a great provider and very truthful. Julia leaves to cherish her memories, her son, Vincent Crisante, two grandchildren,...

Dec 12, 2011

Dec 10, 2011

Angel David Valdez Angel David Valdez, age 9 months, of Norwalk, returned to heaven on Saturday, December 10th, 2011. Angel was born December 10, 2011 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Maria Vargas and Eric Valdez. Angel leaves to cherish his memories her loving parents, one brother, Christopher Julian and two sisters, Andrea & Natalie Valdez. He will be deeply missed....

Nov 29, 2011

Jesus "Chuito" Carrasquillo Jesus "Chuito" Carrasquillo, age 68, of Bridgeport, entered peaceful rest on Tuesday, November 29th, 2011. Jesus was born on April 22nd, 1943 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico to the late Andrea Jurado and Pablo Carrasquillo. He was the fifteenth of nineteen siblings. Jesus was very friendly and a helpful mechanic, jack of all trades, enjoyed boxing and...

Nov 22, 2011

Oct 24, 2011

Daniel Joseph Lee Daniel Joseph Lee, 70 years old went into eternal rest on Monday, October 24, 2011 at Bridgeport Hospital. The son of George B. Lee and Reba L. Enos, born on December 14, 1941 in Waterbury Hospital, he spent most of his adult life in Waterbury and Bridgeport, CT. until 2007 when he moved to Dover, Delaware...

Oct 24, 2011

Ramiro Aguilar Menendez Ramiro Aguilar Menendez, age 47, entered into heavenly rest on Monday, October 24th, 2011 at Bridgeport Hospital. Ramiro was born on May 12th, 1964 in Aldea el Paraiso Motuta, Guatemala to the late Odilia Menendez and Cesar Aguilar. Ramiro was a good husband, father and provider. He will be deeply missed. He leaves to cherish his...

Oct 17, 2011

Joseph Claude WIlliams "Little Joe" Joseph Claude Williams "Little Joe", age 84, of Bridgeport, entered into peaceful rest, Monday, October 17th, 2011 in VA Hospital with his loving family by his side. Joseph was born November 29th, 1926 in Norwalk, CT to the late Carrie Moore and Henry Williams and was the youngest of eight siblings. Joseph attended East...

Oct 14, 2011

Jose Roberto Sanchez Jose Roberto Sanchez, age 83, entered into peaceful rest, Friday, October 14th, 2011 in Bridgeport Hospital with his loving family by his side. Jose was born February 28th, 1928 in Puerto Padre, Cuba to the late Micaela Perez and Abran Sanchez. Jose came to the states in July 22, 1970 and became an active member of...

Oct 9, 2011

Linda Darlene Barros Linda Darlene Barros, age 63, entered into peaceful rest, Sunday, October 9th, 2011 in Waterbury, CT. Linda was born December 8, 1947 in Lincoln, Maine to the late Donald Grass and Marion Kelly. Linda was a loving and outgoing person and very supportive. Linda leaves to cherish her memories three children: Laurie Grass, Ivette Barros (Miguel...

Oct 8, 2011

Eva Lydia Rosa Eva Lydia Rosa, age 88, entered into peaceful rest Saturday, October 8th, 2011 at her home, with her loving family by her side. Eva was a devoted wife for over fifty years to the late Miguel Nieves. Eva was originally from Barrio Pina Toa Alta, La Praa, Puerto Rico. She later resided in Bridgeport for the...

Sep 22, 2011

Umut Jesus Ramos Umut Jesus Ramos, age 2 days, entered into peaceful sleep, September 22nd, 2011, in Yale New Haven Hospital, with his loving family beside him. Umut was born September 20th, 2011 in New Haven, CT to Deniz and Jesus N. Ramos. Besides Umut parents Deniz and Jesus, he leaves to cherish his memory, maternal grandfather Kadir Davranmakel,...

Sep 8, 2011

John E. Forsander John E. Forsander, age 77, of South Salem, New York, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 8th, 2011. John was born on April 15th, 1934 to the late Matilda Grazier and John. John had a strong will and was a very proud marine veteran. He operated his own business for 25 years. John was married...

Sep 2, 2011

Mary Harvin Mary Harvin, age 73, entered into heavenly rest Friday, September 2nd, 2011 in Shands Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida with her loving family by her side. Mary was born August 6th, 1938 in Alcolu, SC. to the late Jimmy Hammett and surviving mother Robertha Harvin. Mary leaves to cherish her memory; five children, Malvola, Alonzo, Zephanie, Jude & Evangela...

Aug 10, 2011

Aug 6, 2011

Alecia Renee Washington Alecia Renee Washington, age 32, entered into peaceful rest on Saturday, August 6th, 2011 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Alecia was born in Norwalk, CT on September 13th, 1978 to Pamela McFadden-Lewis and the late George C. Washington. Alecia was very intelligent, articulate and gifted. She loved sports, music, reading and drawing. Prior to her illness,...

Aug 4, 2011

Isabella Sofia Burgos Isabella Sofia Burgos, age 6, entered into heavenly peace, October 4th, 2011 at Yale New Haven Hospital, with her loving family beside her. Isabella was born October 7th, 2004 in Bridgeport, CT to Judy Correa and Juan Burgos. Besides Isabella's parents, she leaves to cherish her memory; a brother, Damian Cancel, a sister, Nina Burgos, paternal...