OBITUARIES

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Armando Torruellas

Armando Torruellas

Oct 13, 2010

Armando Torruellas Armando Torruellas, 82, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, October 13th, 2010. A proud army veteran who served our country in the Korean War, Armando was also a dedicated employee of US. Surgical in Norwalk and retired after 20 years. Armando is survived by: thirty-five year life companion Maria Torres of Bridgeport, daughter Clara DeLeon of...

James W. Francoeur

James W. Francoeur

Oct 11, 2010

James W. Francoeur James W. Francoeur, 67, of Bridgeport entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 11th, 2010 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. James was born in Bridgeport, CT. on September 27th, 1943 to the late Eugene & Bernice Delorme Francoeur. He leaves to cherish his memory, loving wife, Carol Francoeur of Bridgeport, one son James daughter-in-law Bonnie Francoeur;...

Liset Emilia Santos

Liset Emilia Santos

Oct 5, 2010

Liset Emilia Santos Liset Emilia Santos, 19, of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest, Tuesday, October 5th, 2010. Liset was a happy and loving young lady that enjoyed hairstyling and make-up at Mercedes Hair Spa in New Canaan. A graduate of Kolbe Cathedral, class 2008, Liset was currently a criminal justice major at Monroe College. Born on December 12th, 1990...

Kelvin 'Gabie' Sanchez

Kelvin 'Gabie' Sanchez

Oct 3, 2010

Kelvin "Gabie" Sanchez Kelvin "Gabie" Sanchez 32, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 3rd, 2010. Gabie was young, ambitious with a great sense of humor. He was currently a full time student in All State Trucking School. Gabie is survived by beloved mother Wilfreda Sanchez. Kelvin was the 2nd of 6 surviving siblings; Ernie Sanchez, Edwin...

Arlean Mclean-Ayton

Arlean Mclean-Ayton

Sep 22, 2010

Arlean McLean-Ayton Arlene Mclean-Ayton, 63, of Manchester, New Hampshire, passed away on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 at the Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA. A long time resident of Norwalk and Bridgeport, prior to moving to New Hampshire, she was predeceased by her husband Everett W. Ayton. She was born in Kingston, Jamaica to the late Beniah & Gilda Mclean....

Angel Luis Herrera

Angel Luis Herrera

Sep 21, 2010

Angel Luis Herrera Angel Luis Herrera 59, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, September 21st, 2010, in Yale New Haven Hospital. Angel was a driver for affordable couch buses and enjoyed building car models, photography and latin jazz. Angel was born March 7th, 1951 in Isabella, Puerto Rico, to the late Ismael & Antoina Herrera. Angel was...

Sharon 'Shar' Depietro

Sharon 'Shar' Depietro

Sep 18, 2010

Sharon "Shar" DePietro Sharon "Shar" DePietro, age 63, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Saturday, September 18th, 2010 in St. Vincent Medical Center. Shar was born June 20th, 1947 to the late Henrietta Nastasia and William DePietro. Shar leaves her memories to be cherished by beloved daughter Michelle Cascone and her four loving grandchildren: Ronald Cascone, Stacey Cascone, Jesse...

Miguel Angel Roman

Miguel Angel Roman

Sep 10, 2010

Miguel Angel Roman Miguel Angel Roman, age 90, of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest, Friday, September 10th, 2010, with his loving family by his side. Miguel was married for 40 years to his beloved wife Maria Roman, survived by their children; Maria Del Carmen Roman, Maria E. Rodriguez, Miguel, Migdalia, Marilyn Roman and a host of grandchildren and great...

Angel Luis Reyes 'Ito' Jr.

Angel Luis Reyes 'Ito' Jr.

Sep 5, 2010

Angel Luis Reyes Jr. "Ito" Angel Luis Reyes Jr. "Ito", age 52, life-long resident of Bridgeport, entered into heavenly rest Sunday, September 5th, 2010. Angel was well known in the community, a business owner of G&G Market and Adri's Liquor Locker on Main ST., partner with father "Luis". Angel enjoyed socializing with family and friends. Angel enjoyed socializing with...

Minerva Zamot

Minerva Zamot

Sep 3, 2010

Minerva Zamot Minerva Zamot, age 40, of Stratford, entered into heavenly rest Friday, September 3rd, 2010, in Bridgeport Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Minerva was a member of Saint Lukes Saint Paul's Church for many years, and was a dedicated life companion for 20 years to husband Ramon Zamot. Minerva is survived by her beloved children:...

Maria Adelma Ayala

Maria Adelma Ayala

Aug 27, 2010

Maria Adelma Ayala Maria Adelma Ayala of Fairfield, age 91, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her family on Friday, August 27th, 2010, at the Southport Health Center. Born in Bolivar, Colombia on April 20th, 1919, the daughter to the late Pedro and Emilia Alvarez, Maria Adelma was predeceased by her loving husband of more than 50 years, Ramiro...

Miguel Ortiz

Miguel Ortiz

Aug 24, 2010

Miguel Ortiz Miguel Ortiz, 97, of Bpt. entered into eternal rest on August 24th, 2010 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Miguel was born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico on September 29th, 1913 and has resided in the United States for 38 years. He worked as a construction worker and loved to dance. Miguel was predeceased by parents Fidel Ortiz and...

Jose Hilario Mendoza Santiago

Jose Hilario Mendoza Santiago

Aug 1, 2010

Jose Hilario Mendoza Santiago Jose Hilario Mendoza Santiago, 28 years of age, entered into eternal rest on August 1st, 2010 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Jose was born on December 6th, 1981 in Salma, Baja Verapaz, Guatemala and was a resident of Bridgeport for 3 years. Jose loved his family and was very passionate about football. Jose was survived...

Derry 'Weezie' Copeland

Derry 'Weezie' Copeland

Jul 29, 2010

Derry "Weezie" Copeland Derry "Weezie" Copeland, age 54, of Bridgeport Connecticut, was called home by the almighty God on Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Derry was born on April 23rd, 1956 in Marion County, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Rev. Willie and Josephine Copeland. She was the second of eight siblings. Derry was...

Amelia Laureano

Amelia Laureano

Jul 26, 2010

Amelia Laureano Amelia Laureano, age 86, of Bridgeport, entered into enternal rest Monday, July 26th, 2010 at Bridgeport Hospital with her family by her side. Amelia was born in Manati, Puerto Rico on January 11th, 1924 to the late Fermin and Carmen Laureano, Survived by: sisters; Petra Laureano, Benidicta Laureano, Felicita Laureano, brother; Juan Laureano, daughter; Blanca Carrion, sons;...

Manuel 'Chaplin' Rivera

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.

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

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

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

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...

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