Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels

May 9, 2012

Kaqwan Deandre Glenn, age 19, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 9th, 2012. Kaqwan graduated Central High School in 2011. He enjoyed basketball and PlayStation. Kaqwan was born November 11th, 1991 in Bridgeport, son of Kim Glenn and Walter Williams. Kaqwan is survived by maternal grandparent Joanna Glenn and paternal grandparent Kenyatta Guillory. Kaqwan was second of...

May 5, 2012

Nayelis Lorraine Rivera "Mona Rabiosa" Nayelis Lorraine Rivera "Mona Rabiosa", age 3, of Bridgeport, was returned to heaven by her guardian angel on Saturday, May 5th, 2012 from Yale New Haven Hospital. Nayelis was born on September 29th, 2008 in Norwalk, Connecticut, a loving daughter of Yvette & Omar Rivera. Shortly after, at eight months, she was diagnosed with...

Apr 30, 2012

Maria Ortiz Maria Ortiz, age 64, of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest Monday, April 30th, 2012 in St. Vincent's Hospital with her loving son Peter Perez by her side. Maria had a kind and caring spirit within her. She felt other peoples' burden and needs. She was a peace maker and passionate in helping others. Maria will be remembered...

Apr 26, 2012

Maria Dolores Correa Maria Dolores Correa, age 50, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 26th, 2012 in her New Haven residence. Maria was very independent and hardworking. She loved spending time with her family and in church. Maria was born October 4th, 1961 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Claudia Maldonado & Jose Antonio Correa....

Apr 23, 2012

Maryann Eldridge Maryann Eldridge, age 65, of Bridgeport, entered into peaceful rest Monday, April 23rd, 2012 in Waterbury Hospital. Maryann married her high school sweetheart Charles I. Eldridge and was a devoted wife for forty-three years, and a supportive mother of two. Maryann was very creative and intelligent. She enjoyed arts and crafts, crochet. She featured her works of...

Apr 17, 2012

Cruz "Cruzita" Rivera Ayala Cruz "Cruzita" Rivera Ayala, age 91 of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Cruzita resided her later years in Bridgeport, Connecticut with daughter Julia Justiniano. Cruzita was the widow of the late David Pitre. She was a hardworking house keeper, strict in...

Apr 5, 2012

Aaliyah & Jocelyn Negron Aaliyah & Jocelyn Negron, two lil Angels, after 21 week in utero, returned to heaven April 5th 2012. Aaliyah & Jocelyn are survived by loving parents Alexandra Negron and Jorge Negron, maternal grandparents, Nydia Ortiz & Ramon Luis Rivera; paternal grandparents, Gloria & Luis Roberto Negron. Also survived by five uncles: Jose Negron, Roberto (Deborah)Negron,...

Apr 3, 2012

Providencia Hernandez Providencia Hernandez, age 88, of Bridgeport, entered into peaceful rest on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 at Bridgeport Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Providencia was born March 4th, 1924, in Isabela, Puerto Rico to Evangelita Rosa and Catalina Martinez. She was fourth of eight siblings. Providencia was the life of the party. She enjoyed dancing,...

Mar 30, 2012

Marie Loriese Edouard Marie Loriese Edouard, age 74, entered into peaceful rest March 30th, 2012, in Bridgeport Manor. Marie was born on December 12th, 1938 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She was the second of three siblings. Marie was a wonderful caregiver and very helpful. Marie leaves to cherish her memories four sons; Yves, Berthin, Audain and Voltaire Edouard, a sister...

Mar 23, 2012

Gabriel "Junior" Garcia Gabriel "Junior" Garcia, age 57, of Bridgeport, entered into peaceful rest Friday, March 23, 2012 at his residence. Junior was goodhearted, helpful to others and enjoyed spending time at the race track. He was also a highly skilled mechanic. A great brother, uncle and friend he will be deeply missed by all that knew him. Born...

Mar 11, 2012

Adelaida "Adela" Coriano Adelaida "Adela" Coriano, age 76, of Bridgeport, entered into peaceful rest on Sunday, March 11th, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, with her loving family be her side. Adela was born October 27th, 1935 in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, to the late Sotero Flores and Atanisia Correa and was the oldest of four siblings. Adela...

Feb 18, 2012

Philbert A. Chisholm Philbert A. Chisholm, age 74, a life long resident of Bridgeport, enter into eternal rest on Sunday, February 18, 2012 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born June 16th, 1937 in Westmoreland, JA. to the late Daniel and Adel Chisholm. He was predeceased by his wife Geneva Chisholm. Mr. Chisholm was a carpenter by trade and a...

Feb 11, 2012

Dalton Anthony Blyden Dalton Anthony Blyden, age 59, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 11th, 2012 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Dalton was born in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas on February 2nd, 1952 to the late Paul Anthony Blyden and surviving mother Ida Louise Freeman. He was the second of twelve siblings. Dalton graduated Charllote Amalie...

Jan 20, 2012

Jose Angel Torres Jose Angel Torres age 61, of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest Friday, January 20th, 2012 in Yale New Haven Hospital. Jose was born on July 26th, 1950 in Moca, Puerto Rico to Ernesto Torres and Juana Gonzalez. Jose was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Jose attended school in Puerto Rico and served four years in...

Jan 12, 2012

Aura Carmona Aura Carmona, age 72, of Norwalk,entered into heavenly rest on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at Norwalk Hospital. Aura was born in Pereira, Colombia on July 18th, 1939 to Elisa Montoya and Luis Eduardo Hincapie. She was the second of seven siblings. She moved to the U.S in October 1969. She was a hard working woman and a...

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