Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
Juan 'Anibal' Rivera
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...
Mirza N. Yanes
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...
Jean Benoit Leveille 'Ti Ben'
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...
Larry 'Darnell' Worley
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,...
Eladio Pantoja
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,...
Juan Carlos Salinas
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...
Iris M. Rosa
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,...
Michael Alexander Colindre-Palma
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...
Cesar Rivera 'Manolo' Vasquez
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...
Donald C. Hargett
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...
Wallace Jones Jr.
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,...
Martin Miranda Jr.
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...
Gilberto G. Lorite
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...
Wayne White
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,...
Lydia Jimenez
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...
Jorge Velez
Jan 26, 2009
Jorge Velez Jorge Velez, age 30, entered into eternal rest, Monday, January 26, 2009, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Bridgeport on January 22, 1979, son of Teodosia Ocasio & Luis E. Velez. Jorge was known for being a great father, husband, son, brother and friend with a tremendous sense of humor. A graduate and a star linebacker...
Eleanor L. Andrews
Jan 25, 2009
Eleanor L. Andrews Eleanor L. Andrews, age 78, entered into eternal rest, Sunday, January 25th, 2009, at Bridgeport Hospital. Daughter of the late Claude Bradley & Ada Pauline Bradley-McDonald, She was a widow of Steven Andrews. Eleanor was a very outgoing, independent woman who loved to sing and dance. She was a resident of Bridgeport most of her life....
Jayden John Tracy
Jan 14, 2009
Jayden John Tracy Jayden John Tracy, entered into heavenly rest Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Jayden was born November 28, 2008. Survived by parents Vanessa Ramos & John Tracy, maternal grandparents Adelaida Correa & Roberto Ramos, paternal grandparents Alice & Thomas Tracy. Surviving siblings; Yessenia Maldonado, Michelle and John M. Tracy. Funeral Service held today, January 17, 2009 from 9:00...
Lourdes Degro
Jan 5, 2009
Lourdes Degro Lourdes "Tutty" Degro, age 44, entered into eternal rest, Monday, January 5th, 2009, in St. John's Interfaith Hospital Brooklyn, NY. Lourdes currently resided in Brooklyn, with supportive boyfriend Thomas Torres. Born in Manhattan, NY. to surviving mother, Beny Garcia and the late Rafael Degro. Survived by her sons, Benjamin Jr. & Frankie R. Coss and grandchildren Frankie...
Jennifer Antoinette Shaw
Dec 27, 2008
Jennifer Antoinette Shaw Jennifer Antoinette Shaw, age 35, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008, in Southport. Born in Kingston, Jamaica of mother Beverly Donald and the late Augustus Shaw. Survived by her son, Joseph Aaron Jones; and silblings, Rainford Mc-Kenzie, Theophilus Francis, Kenneth Mc Kenzie, Leroy Shaw, David Aitken, Elizabeth Simpson, Ann Marie Stewart, Angella Smillie and Camille Aitken....
