Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels

Jul 29, 2024

Sheila Annette Fields-Edwards affectionately known as Nette 58, of Bridgeport, Connecticut the loving spouse of Stephen Gerard Edwards, has passed away on July 29, 2024 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born on July 19, 1966, in Fort Lee, Virginia to Mary Ann Fields and Sylvester Emory Fields Sr.

Sheila’s journey was marked by love, joy, and boundless energy. Married...

Jul 26, 2024

Eneida Vazquez Torres, lovingly known as Gloria, passed away peacefully at her home in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on July 26, 2024, at the age of 86.

Born to the late Flora Torres and Dolores Vazquez on January 28, 1938, in Maricao, Puerto Rico, Gloria was raised in Maricao and later moved to Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico,...

Jul 26, 2024

Edwin Nuñez affectionately known as "Big Ed," passed away on July 26, 2024, at the age of 41 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

He was the beloved son of the late Maria Hernandez and Edwin Nunez Sr., and he is predeceased by four of his grandparents. Big Ed...

Jul 21, 2024

Edwin Collazo Rosa, lovingly known as "Lefty," passed away peacefully at his home in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on July 21, 2024, at the age of 68. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Edwin was the cherished son of Nery Colon and Miguel Angel Collazo Torres. He grew up in Puerto Rico before relocating to New York at...

Jul 20, 2024

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Jul 13, 2024

Carlos Antonio Rivera, fondly known as Carly, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, at the age of 54, surrounded by his loved ones in Bridgeport Hospital. He was born on June 15, 1970, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, the beloved son of Carmen Alvira and the late Guillermo Rivera.

Carly was a devoted and...

Jul 9, 2024

Jul 8, 2024

Patricia "Pat" White, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, answered her call to be with Jehovah on July 8, 2024, at the age of 65. Surrounded by loved ones, Patricia's legacy will be honored as they continue to live their lives to the fullest.

Born on July 19, 1958, in Norwalk, CT, to...

Jul 6, 2024

Jul 5, 2024

Tinta "Niese" Miller, age 55, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away on July 5, 2024, at Bridgeport Hospital. Born on March 1, 1969, in Norwalk, Connecticut, she was the beloved daughter of the late Vernell Miller and Edward Drayton.

Niese was known for her vibrant personality and her loving, caring, and spontaneous...

Jun 29, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, Gilbert Juarbe, who entered eternal rest peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 29th, 2024. Born on May 8th, 1972, to his loving parents, Gilbert Juarbe and Norma Iris Quintero Juarbe, "Pito," as we lovingly called him, brought joy and love to all...

Jun 26, 2024

Carmen Santos, age 88, of Bridgeport, entered heavenly rest on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Bridgeport Hospital. Carmen was born on May 9, 1936, in Comerío, Puerto Rico, the beloved daughter of the late Juan Escribano Hernández and María Santiago Colón.

Raised with three sisters, Carmen was very proud of her Puerto Rican roots. She...

Jun 24, 2024

Gloria Rivera, born on October 6, 1935, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully at the age of 88. She was the beloved daughter of Clemencia Rivera and Aurelio Rivera and the cherished younger sister of Milagros Rivera Ojeda. Gloria was widowed to her late husband, Jorge Rivera Pagan.

Gloria is...

Jun 18, 2024

Francisco "Bori" Montes, age 58, of Bridgeport, CT, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Born on January 28, 1966, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, Francisco was the beloved son of parents Luz Villanueva & Francisco Montes from Utuado, who raised him alongside his five siblings: Rafael, Manuel, Lineiva, Jose, and Franky.

Jun 14, 2024

Jun 10, 2024

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Jorge Iván Torres, who departed this world on June 10, 2024. Jorge was born on December 16, 1972 in Caguas, Puerto Rico, Jorge had lived in Bridgeport for the last eight months, having recently moved from his beloved Puerto Rico, looking for new opportunities and getting closer to his loved ones...

Jun 7, 2024

Santoni Carlo Bass affectionately known as Carl passed into heavenly rest Friday, June 7, 2024 in New Haven, CT.

Carl was born on December 30, 1962 in Clermont, Florida to the late Robert “Chick” Lamar and Janie Mae Bass. As a young child Carl loved to joke, dance, play basketball, draw and hang while hanging...

May 25, 2024

Eufemia "Femi" Rosado, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and pillar of her community, passed away on May 25, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She was 89 years old.

Femi was born on March 20, 1935, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to the late Ramon Carcana and Martina Alma. Raised in Puerto Rico, she...

May 24, 2024

Larry Rivera, age 69, of Bridgeport, CT, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, at St. Vincent's Hospital.

Born on May 20, 1955, to the late Carmen Rivera and Eladio Rivera, Larry was raised in Bridgeport alongside his six siblings. He graduated from Central High School and went on to build a fulfilling career and...