Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels

Feb 24, 2010

Julio "Papito" Santiago Julio "Papito" Santiago, age 49, of Bridgeport entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 24th ,2010, in U CONN Hospital. Papito was born October 7, 1960 in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Geronimo Santiago & surviving mother Julia Santiago. Julio was the 1st of 4 siblings. Surviving siblings; Janette Santiago of Bridgeport, Frank Santiago of Bridgeport and...

Feb 10, 2010

Catherine Beverly Barrett Catherine Beverly Barrett, age 52, of Bridgeport, passed away on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010, in Hartford Hospital. Catherine was a member of Jehovahs Witness Kingdom Hall of 3536 Madison Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. An artistic and dedicated employee of JcPennys, Catherine was a sales associate at window covering department. Born in Stoneham, Massachusetts to the late John...

Feb 5, 2010

Victor Valdes Victor Valdes, age 52 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Friday, February 5th, 2010, in The Veterans' Hospital, West Haven. He was a brave solider that served our country for 19 years. Victor was born in the Bronx, New York, to the late Carmen & Victor Valdes Sr. Survived by siblings; Michael Valdes of Bronx, NY., Victoria...

Jan 29, 2010

Juan A. Vazquez Juan A. Vazquez, age 58 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 29th, 2010 at Bridgeport Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Santruce, Puerto Rico to the late Betsy & Enrique Vazquez, Juan was the 10th child of 13. Surviving siblings; Luis E. Vazquez of Bridgeport, Julia Vazquez of Bridgeport,...

Jan 25, 2010

Vicente Vazquez Vicente Vazquez, age 70 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest, Monday, January 25th, 2010 at St. Joseph's Manner, Trumbull. Born, April 5th, 1939 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Sixta Laboy & Cecilo Vazquez. Vicente is survived by 2 siblings; Iris A Vazquez, Angel L. Vazquez, Carlos J. Vazquez and a host of nieces & nephews....

Jan 24, 2010

Angelica Ayala Angelica Ayala, age 73, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Sunday, January 24th, 2010 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born August 6th, 1936 in Gurabo, Puerto Rico to the late Eugenio & Hipolita Ruemmele. Angelica, married for 51 years to the late Miguel Ayala Sr., survived by their loving children; Miguel Angel Jr. & wife Marta Ayala,...

Jan 21, 2010

Carmen M. Abrams Carmen M. Abrams, age 72, of Bridgeport entered into eternal rest Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at St. Vincent Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Carmen was a resident of Bishop Curtis Home on Palisade Ave for 10 years and was on their association committee. Born August 18th, 1937 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, to...

Jan 19, 2010

Julia Torres Julia Torres, age 72, of Marina Village, Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 19th, 2010. Services held Friday, January 22nd, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Community Funeral Chapels, 798 Park Avenue, Bridgeport. Interment will be held privately. Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Julia Torres, please visit...

Jan 18, 2010

Alberto Velasquez Alberto Velasquez, age 51 of Stratford, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 18th, 2010 in Connecticut Hospice, Branford, CT. Alberto was very outgoing, enjoyed working on cars and was a master carpenter by trade. He leaves to cherish his memory his only beloved son, Antonio Velasquez. Alberto was born September 17th, 1959 to the late Bernardo Velasquez...

Jan 16, 2010

Clement Ivor Lovelace Clement Ivor Lovelace, age 95, entered into heavenly peace, Saturday, January 16th, 2010 at St. Raphael's Hospital, New Haven, CT. This once bright and remarkable man of prominence, Clement Ivor, was a dedicated neck and neck co-initiator, worker and then supervisor of Jamacia Standard Products in manchester jamaica, WI for 45 years. As an active member...

Jan 12, 2010

Milagros Esperanza Marroquin Milagros Esperanza Marroquin, 4 months, of New Haven, returned to Heaven Tuesday, January 12, 2010, in Yale New Haven Hospital. Survived by; her parents Lillian Beatriz Tubac & Juan Francisco Marroquin, maternal grandparents, Maria Teresa Ollej & Leonardo Tubac, paternal grandparents, Antonia DeJesus Rosales & Juan Pablo Marroquin. Also survived by; brother Juan Angel and sister...

Jan 11, 2010

Jose Francisco Arita Jose Fransico Arita, age 40, a Bridgeport resident for 20 years drowned Monday, January 11th, 2010. Jose encouraged and opened his doors for his family and friends. Born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras to surviving parents, Luis Alonzo Arita & Alejandrina. Jose was the 2nd child of 10. Survived by siblings; Luis, Wilfredo, Edmund, Jorge, Sonia,...

Jan 9, 2010

Nestor Vidal Borja Nestor Vidal Borja, age 45, of Bridgeport, suddenly passed away Saturday, January 9th, 2010 with his loving family by his side. Nestor was a dedicated construction worker from Ecuador that loved spending time with his loving fiance Zaida Carreno, family and friends. Nestor was born in Paute, Ecuador to surviving father Fransisco Borja and the late...

Jan 3, 2010

Jorge Luis Rivera "El Cano" Jorge Luis Rivera "El Cano" age 65, entered into eternal rest Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Jorge was a Bridgeport resident for 42 years, born in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico to the late Antonio Rivera & Margarita Hernandez. Survived by siblings; Rosita Hill of PR., Blanca Nieves of FL., Julia...

Nov 28, 2009

Dulce Quintero Dulce Quintero, age 50, entered peacefully into heavenly rest Saturday, November 28th, 2009 at St. Vincent's Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Dulce was a dedicated Avon representative for 19 years and served the community as a driver for Meals on Wheels for the past 4 years. Known by many, Dulce's strong will, compassion...

Nov 27, 2009

Rosa "Meche" Candiotti Rosa "Meche" Candiotti, age 60, of Bridgeport, passed into heavenly rest Friday, November 27th, 2009 with her loving family by her side. Meche raised 6 kids (it wasn't easy), she dedicated her life to her children. She was a very strong and loving woman, who always had a smile on her face, brightening everyones day. Meche...

Nov 24, 2009

Christine H. Wright Christine H. Wright, age 87, of Shelton, CT., passed away Tuesday evening November 24th at Griffin Hospital with her family by her side. Christine was the former president of AARP, a retiree of Carpenter Steel and an active member of Trumbull Congregational Church. She also Belonged to the Daughters of the British Empire, and participated in...

Nov 12, 2009

Maria M. Quinones Maria M. Quinones, age 61 is in heavenly peace since Thursday, November 12th, 2009. A strong-will and spiritual person, Maria was a member of Iglesia de Dios and a crossing guard and lunch lady for Roosevelt School. Maria was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Carmelo Quinones & Catalina Crespo. A kind and loving...

Nov 10, 2009

Julio Del Moral Julio Del Moral, age 59, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at St Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, son of the late Mercedes Del Moral & Eduarda Lazu, survived by siblings Clementina Del Moral, Maria Lazu, Teofilo Del Moral, Domingo Del Moral, Edwin Del Moral and Satunino Del Moral. Julio is...

Nov 3, 2009