Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
Manuel 'Chaplin' Rivera
Jul 25, 2010
Manuel "Chaplin" Rivera Manuel "Chaplin" Rivera, age 65, of Brideport, entered into heavenly rest Sunday July 25th, 2010, at St Vincent Medical Center, with his loving family by his side. Manuel was an avid member of St. Augustine Cathedral. He dedicated over 20 years helping children as a baseball coach in Bridgeport for the Christian Brotherhood League and Tetelo...
Richard William Gee Jr.
Jul 17, 2010
Richard William Gee Jr. Richard William Gee Jr., age 36, entered into eternal rest on July 17th, 2010. A lifelong resident of Bridgeport, Richard attended Bridgeport catholic and public school system. He also attended Quinnipiac College, Asbestos and Lead training Through ABCD Agency and was enrolled with NETTS Trucking school of Stratford. Richard was currently employed at Hancock Pharmacy...
Eddy Luz Hernandez
Jul 15, 2010
Eddy Luz Hernandez Eddy Luz Hernandez entered into eternal rest after a courageous battle with cancer on July 15, 2010. Eddy was born in Ica, Los Molinos, Peru, on April 28th, 1939, beloved Daughter of the late Santiago Hernandez and Victoria Hernandez-Palomino. Survived by five sisters; Elva, Elsa, Raquel, Gladys, Lucha and three brothers; Otto, Juan De Dios and...
Jose Gutierrez
Jul 14, 2010
Jose Gutierrez Jose Gutierrez, age 91, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at Bridgeport Hospital. Jose was a proud Army Veteran and served in WW II. Born in Puerto Rico on September 9th, 1918, to the late Tomas and Marcelina Gutierrez, survived by one sister; Margo Gutierrez of Hartford, Jose was a dedicated husband to surviving wife...
Ruben Rivera
Jul 9, 2010
Ruben Rivera Ruben Rivera, age 73, a resident of Bridgeport for 21 years, went into heavenly rest Friday, July 9th, 2010 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, with his loving family by his side. Born in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, to the late Juan & Evangelia Rivera, Ruben is survived by sister Ceferina Rivera of PR. Ruben was dedicated provider to...
Kimberly Ann Nieves
Jun 29, 2010
Kimberly Ann Nieves Kimberly Ann Nieves, age 39 entered in eternal rest June, 29th, 2010 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport to surviving mother Mary Ann Adams and the late August John Weir. Survived by: brother August John Adams of Bridgeport, and three daughters: Amanda Nieves of Bridgeport, Sabrina Green of Maryland, Kimberly Nieves of Bridgeport, two sons: Napolian...
Melvin Rodriguez
Jun 27, 2010
Melvin Rodriguez Melvin Rodriguez, age 43, lifelong resident of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest Sunday, June 27th, 2010 at St. Vincent Medical Center. Born July 19, 1966 in Bridgeport to surviving parents, Anibal Rodriguez & Ana Rodriguez of Ponce, PR. Melvin is survived by sisters: Blanca Roman of Bridgeport, Janet Plaza & brother-in-law Willfredo Plaza of Stratford, and brother...
Darn Xavier Green
Jun 23, 2010
Darn Xavier Green Darn Xavier Green, age 36, of Bridgeport, passed away on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010. Darn was family orientated, loved all sports especially basketball and soccer. Darn was the fifth of six siblings, born in Bridgeport, on July 18th, 1973 to the late Heath Crawford & Daisy Bell Gant Green of Bridgeport; survived by: maternal grandmother Julia...
Debbie Ortiz
Jun 18, 2010
Debbie Ortiz Debbie Ortiz, age 51, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Friday, June 18th, 2010 with supportive sister Diana and family by her side in Northbridge Health Care Center. Debbie battled breast cancer for 3 years. Prior to her illness she was an ambitious provider for her daughter Kalie. Debbie worked as an accountant for 16 years in...
Elizabeth Santiago
Jun 14, 2010
Elizabeth Santiago Elizabeth Santiago, age 62, of Bridgeport, went into peaceful rest Monday, June 14th, 2010 with her beloved husband of 33 years, Moises Castillo, by her side. Elizabeth was born February 10th, 1948 in Lares, Puerto Rico to the late Susana Molina & Mateo Santiago. Survived by siblings: Candido and Luisa Santiago, step-children: Noel, Alberto, Nelson, Lillian, Elizabeth,...
Baby Jose Angel Figueroa
Jun 14, 2010
Baby Jose Angel Figueroa Baby Jose Angel Figueroa returned to heaven Monday, June 14th, 2010 in Yale New Haven Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Born May 25th, 2010 to surviving parents Tayshaedith Roman & Jose Figueroa, also survived by: maternal grandmother Elia Mendez & Juan Roman, paternal grandparents & Lydia Santiago & Domingo Figueroa, brother Izaiah...
Jose Luis Torres
Jun 9, 2010
Jose Luis Torres Jose Luis Torres, age 41, of York Penn entered into heavenly rest, Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 at York Hospital. Jose was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on September 9,1968, a beloved son of the late Antonia Lopez and William Torres.Jose Luis is survived by four brothers: William Torres, Manuel Torres, Alexander Torres, and John Torres, four...
Keila Gabrille Decolline
Jun 8, 2010
Keila Gabrille Decolline Keila Gabrille Decolline, age 6, of Aurora, Colorado returned to Heaven on June 8th, 2010, at the Children's Hospital of Aurora, Colorado. Born in Bridgeport on June 20th, 2003, Keila ws the beloved daughter of surviving parents Ayawovi Abony and Wilkerne Decolline; she is also survived by maternal grandparents Fetan Degue & Kolman K. Abony, paternal...
Orlene E. Gaskin
May 22, 2010
Orlene E. Gaskin Orlene E. Gaskin, age 71 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Saturday, May 22nd, 2010. Born May 22nd, 1939 in Panama to the late Alfonso & Irene Gaskin, Orlene was survived by her sisters: Gloria Haughton Greenlawn, New York and Sonia Gaskin of Maryland, also survived by; her son Lomar Gaskin of Bridgeport, and five grandchildren:...
Eleen A. Hazelwood
May 19, 2010
Eleen A. Hazelwood Eleen A. Hazelwood, of Milford, age 74, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 with her loving family by her side. Eleen was born April 7th, 1936 in Richland Park, St. Vincent, a beloved daughter of the late James & Adina McDowall. Eleen was the fifth child of ten, survived by sibling; Lendford McDowall of...
Mary Marie Roberson
May 19, 2010
Mary Marie Roberson Mary Marie Roberson, age 87 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born October 20th, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY., to the late Joseph & Anita Senitio. Mary was a devoted wife to the late Robert Roberson for 48 years, survived by their children; Robin Arrington and Brian Roberson of Bridgeport....
Marisol Hernandez
May 8, 2010
Marisol Hernandez Marisol Hernandez, age 43, entered in to eternal rest on May 8th, 2010. Born July 28, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Sylvia Negron and surviving Federico Hernandez, Marisol was second child of eight children, survived by her siblings; Sylvia Negron of Cleveland, OH., Federico Hernandez of Bridgeport, CT., Anibal Hernandez of Kissimmee, FL., Hector...
Paulette Opal 'Sandra' Haylett-Bolling
May 8, 2010
Paulette "Sandra" Opal Haylett-Bolling Paulette "Sandra" Opal Haylett-Bolling, of Ansonia, age 49, entered into eternal rest Saturday, May 8th, 2010 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Paulette was born Clarendon, Jamaica to surviving parents Norma Rodrigues & Lawford Haylett. Also survived by her four beloved sons; Gavin Hall of St. Catherine, JA., Jermaine Roberts of Ansonia, CT., Tristan Roberts of...
Aritstides Medina 'Jr.' Iii
Apr 24, 2010
Aritstides Medina III "Jr." Aritstides Medina III, "Jr." age 28, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Saturday, April 24th, 2010 in Bridgeport Hospital with family by his side. Born January 13th,1982 to surviving parents Aristides Medina of Stratford, and Mary Figueroa of Bridgeport. He was a graduate of Bullard Havens class of 2001, and also attended Gibbs College of...






