Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels

Jul 28, 2009

Lisa A. Falco Lisa A. Falco age 48, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 28th, 2009. Lisa was a encouraging and very loving person. My BELOVED DAUGHTER'S favorite BIBLE promise was Jer. 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, "saith the LORD", thoughts of Peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end"....

Jul 28, 2009

Enriqueta Jauregui Enriqueta Jauregui age 62, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 at St. Vincents Medical Center, with her loving family by her side. Enriqueta was a Connecticut resident for 5 years. Born in Lima, Peru to the late Hermogenes Jauergui & surviving mother Sebastiana Chavarria, also survived by 7 siblings; Eugenio, Ricardo, Maria, Martha, Marga, Marcela...

Jul 28, 2009

Jul 22, 2009

Marija Ahmetovic Marija Ahmetovic, age 72, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009. Originally from Zabrdje Kotor Varos, Bosnia, Marija was a Connecticut resident for 11 years. An excellent homemaker that enjoyed caring for others, knitting and a dedicated member of St. Augustine's Cathedral. Marija was survived by loving husband Ferid and sons; Anto, Luka, Josip, Ibrica, Semir...

Jul 13, 2009

Juan "Wiby" Collazo Juan "Wiby" Collazo, age 57, entered into eternal rest Monday, July 13th, 2009. Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Gregorio Collazo & surviving mother Luz Maria Collazo. Wiby is survived by sister Lydia Cortez & fianc Richard Gullesh, brothers; Anthony & wife Mary Collazo, Freddie & wife Ida Collazo, pre-deceased by brother Willard Collazo...

May 27, 2009

Juan "Anibal" Rivera Juan "Anibal" Rivera, age 72, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Aurelio & Benita Rivera. Anibal was the second eldest of eight surviving silblings; Jamie, Olga, Ricardo, Maria, Carmen, Elba and Roberto Rivera. Survived by loving wife Cleotilde Rivera, his two daughters Wanda...

May 24, 2009

Mirza N. Yanes Mirza N. Yanes, age 13, entered into heavenly rest Sunday, May 24th, 2009, at Yale New Haven Hospital. A bright and intelligent student of West Rocks Middle School. Born in Jutiapa, Guatemala to surviving parents; Blanca E. Molina & Enner Enrique Yanes. Mirza was the middle child of three; Abner & Marilyn Yanes. Funeral Service will...

May 10, 2009

Jean Benoit Leveille "Ti Ben" Jean Benoit Leveille "Ti Ben", age 78, entered into eternal rest, Sunday, May 10th, 2009. Born October 10th, 1930 in Trouin, Haiti, son of the late Adolphe & Modeste Roc, Jean Benoit is survived by siblings Roger and Lucille Leveille. He was a man of courage. It was this courage that characterized his battle...

May 10, 2009

Larry "Darnell" Worley Larry "Darnell" Worley departed his life Sunday, May 10th, 2009. Born in Fairmont, North Carolina on October 8, 1956, he was 53. Darnell was a kind, giving and loving to everyone who knew him. Survived by; his loving parents Willie Worley and Rose Leonard Worley of Bridgeport, CT. 2 brothers; Willie Glenn Worley of Iowa City,...

May 7, 2009

Eladio Pantoja Eladio Pantoja, age 80; entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 7th, 2009. Eladio was a peaceful man who enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing at Seaside Park. Born in Vega Baja, PR., on February 29, 1929 son of the late Erasmo Pantoja & Catalina Vega. Eladio was a brother to survivors; Rev. Amado, Miguel,...

May 3, 2009

Juan Carlos Salinas Juan Carlos Salinas, age 28, suddenly passed away on Sunday, May 3rd, 2009. Juan resided in Norwalk for 8 years. Juan was a dedicated employee, who managed Stepping Stones Granite & Marble. He had also lived in Tel-Aviv Israel, as an active member of Luz de Mundo Church. He was part of the praise and worship...

Apr 30, 2009

Iris M. Rosa Iris M. Rosa, age 21, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 30th, 2009, in Bridgeport Hospital with her loving family by her side. Iris was cheerful, sweet, and helpful to others. Daughter of surviving mother, Juana Moran and foster parents, Hector Duran & Carmen Maria Duran. Survived by siblings; Miguel Moran, Luis Moran, Jose Rivera,...

Apr 11, 2009

Michael Alexander Colindre-Palma Baby Michael Alexander Colindre-Palma, entered Heaven on April 11th, 2009, with his loving family by his side. Friends may meet the family Saturday, April 18th, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Community Funeral Chapels, 798 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Interment will be held in Guatemala. Arrangements are entrusted to Mrs. Brenda Ortiz, FD. For further...

Apr 10, 2009

Cesar "Manolo" Rivera Vasquez Cesar Manolo Rivera Vasquez, age 62, entered into eternal rest, Friday, April 10th, 2009, at Bridgeport Hospital, with his caring family by his side. A great landscaper, very respectful, he enjoyed helping others. Manolo was born in Aquas Buenas, Puerto Rico, son of the late Fernando Rivera & Natividad Vasquez. He was survived by 9...

Mar 29, 2009

Donald C. Hargett Donald C. Hargett, age 70, entered into eternal rest on March 29th, 2009. Born in Stamford, Connecticut, Donald was a brave young solider in the U.S. army, engineer and truck driver. He enjoyed playing basketball and football. Son of the late Ike Cones & Laura Hargett. Donald had 5 siblings; Bruce R. Hargett, Vera Nichols, Viola...

Mar 17, 2009

Wallace Jones Jr. Wallace Jones Jr., age 60, entered into eternal rest March 17th, 2009, with his loving wife Deborah by his side. Born in Buffalo, New York, son of the late Wallace Sr. & Mary Josephine Jones. Wallace came from a large family of 16 siblings, Ronald, Donald, Raymond, Annmarie, Kathy, Alvern, Robin, Anthony, Janette, Joann, Gary, Lorenzo,...

Feb 26, 2009

Martin Miranda Jr. Martin Miranda Jr., age 68, entered into eternal rest, Thursday, February 26th, 2009. Coming from Santurce, Puerto Rico, a resident of Bridgeport for 56 years, Martin was an automotive mechanic until his retirement. Son of the late, Martin Miranda Sr., and surviving mother, Ramona. Survived by 11 siblings; Arminda Singh, Jose A. and wife, Eva, Juanita...

Feb 9, 2009

Gilberto G. Lorite Gilberto G. Lorite, age 71, entered into eternal rest, Monday, February 9th, 2009. Originally, from Havana, Cuba, a resident of Bridgeport for 40 years, Gilberto was an automotive mechanic for many years. He is the son of the late, Gilberto Sr., & Engracia Lorite. He is survived by sister Sonia Quintana. Gilberto and Juana Montes had...

Feb 8, 2009

Wayne White Wayne White, age 49, of Bridgeport, passed away on Sunday, February 8th, 2009. Born May 5th, 1959 in Norwalk, CT., to the late John White Sr. and surviving mother Rozeal of White-Brown Alcolu, South Carolina. He is survived by his son, Wayne Jones of Bridgeport, three brothers; Edward, Tyshawn and Kenneth White, five sisters; Flora Jean White,...

Feb 6, 2009

Lydia Jimenez Lydia Jimenez, age 82, of Bridgeport , entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 6th, 2009, at the Maefair Health Care Center, Trumbull. Born in Aibonito, P.R. to the late Fransico & Eustaquia Torres. Survived by loving spouse Victor Jimenez for 50 years, their children; Carmen Lydia & son-in-law Joaquin H. Diaz Jr., Victor L. Jimenez, Carmen...