Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels

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...

May 19, 2024

Julio "Joe" Pabon, age 32, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away on May 19, 2024. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Joe was a beloved son, brother, and friend. He spent the first 24 years of his life in Mayaguez before moving to Bridgeport, where he made a home and a career.

Joe...

May 16, 2024

May 15, 2024

Sergio “Chino” Ramos Jr., a beloved family man, passed away peacefully at his home in Bridgeport, CT on May 15, 2024, at the age of 69. Sergio was born on May 16, 1954, in San Lorenzo, PR. He was born to parents Sergio Ramos Serrano and Ana Maria Alicea Cruz of San Lorenzo, PR

He...

May 13, 2024

Castulo Lopez, age 87, entered eternal rest on May 13, 2024, at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was born on June 30, 1936, to the late El Delmiro and Filomima Lopez in Comerio, Puerto Rico.

Castulo was educated in Puerto Rico before relocating to Connecticut in 1955 at the age of 19. He worked...

May 11, 2024

May 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of Jannette "Janet" Heredia

Jannette "Janet" Heredia, a beacon of love and joy, departed from this world on May 11, 2024, at Midstate Hospital in Meriden. She was 63 years old. Janet, a longtime resident of Bridgeport, CT, was born on July 17, 1960, in Utuado, PR, to the late Octavio Heredia and Carmen...

May 10, 2024

May 6, 2024

Alexis Ramos Sr., age 59, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, entered into heavenly rest on May 6, 2024, at his home. Born on May 11, 1964, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Alexis was the beloved son of Oriali Ramos and Cristina Lopez. He was raised in a large, loving household with eight siblings, where he developed a passion for reading, drawing, calligraphy,...

May 3, 2024

Shana L. Inabinet, affectionately known as “Smilez” and “Nanee” of Bridgeport CT passed into heavenly rest on May 3, 2024, at age 33.

Shana was born on November 12, 1990, at Bridgeport Hospital. She was raised by her mother Tina Inabinet and grew up with her sibling Anita Inabinet.

Shana was...

May 1, 2024

Apr 27, 2024

Hector Luis Serrano also known as Luis, Age 55 of Bridgeport CT passed away on April 27, 2024, in his hometown.

Hector was born in Bridgeport CT to his parents Angela Melendez and Hector Luis Melendez. He was raised with his four siblings, Juan A. Serrano, Carmen Meléndez, Marisol Meléndez, and Janet Serrano. Growing up...

Apr 25, 2024

Richard William Gee, Sr. departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, CT. He was born on August 23, 1955, the youngest son of eight children of the late William J. Gee and Doris C. Whidbee Gee.

Richard attended Bridgeport Public Schools. He...