Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
Chino
Apr 18, 2024
Eliercer "Chino" Vazquez, 64, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024, at Bridgeport Hospital. Born on February 17, 1960, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, Eliercer was the beloved son of Angel Vazquez and Virginia Laureano. He grew up alongside six siblings, shaping him into the kind, outgoing, and loving individual cherished by his family and friends.
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Angel Luis Arroyo
Apr 18, 2024
Angel Luis Arroyo, a beloved member of the Bridgeport community, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024, at Northbridge Rehabilitation at the age of 65. Born in the heart of New York City to Luis A. Arroyo and Carmen Maria Santos, Angel's life was marked by a profound sense of compassion, humor, and unwavering dedication to his loved ones....
Luis Angel Galarza
Apr 16, 2024
Luis Angel Galarza, age 52, of Bridgeport, beloved spouse of Maria Garcia, passed away on April 16, 2024, at St. Vincent Medical Center. Born on October 18, 1971, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Angel Galarza & Nereida Collazo. Luis proudly served his country, joining the army at age 36. He also served...
Richalito
Apr 12, 2024
Richard “Richalito" Gorritz Nieves, 61, passed away on April 12, 2024, at Bridgeport Hospital. Born on October 31, 1962, in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Tomas Gorritz and Guillermina Nieves. Richard grew up with five siblings. At the age of 32 Richard moved to Connecticut, although he was away from his hometown he...
Miriam Rivera
Apr 9, 2024
Miriam Rivera, age 71, of Bridgeport, beloved spouse of Jose Enrique Cruz, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Bridgeport Hospital. Born on November 24, 1952, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, Miriam was the cherished daughter of Ramona and Ernesto Rivera.
Growing up with 10 siblings, Miriam learned the value of family early on, a sentiment...
Richard Earl Houston
Apr 7, 2024
Richard Earl Houston, aged 64, of Bridgeport, beloved spouse of Regina Houston, peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Tuskegee, Alabama, Richard was the son of the late Mary Houston. He was raised alongside two siblings and later joined the United States Army, where he traveled extensively and lived in various states...
Michael Figueroa "Figie"
Apr 2, 2024
Miguel Angel Figueroa "Figie", age 66, of Bridgeport, lovingly known as Michael, passed away on April 2, 2024, in Bridgeport.
Narcisco and Crusita Figueroa of Caguas, Puerto Rico, were blessed with a son on December 19, 1957 Miguel Angel Figueroa in Bridgeport, CT. He was one of nine cherished children.
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Myrna Cruz
Mar 26, 2024
Myrna Naomi Cruz, age 57, of Bridgeport, passed away on March 26, 2024, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Born on July 2, 1966, she was the cherished daughter of Esther and Miguel Cruz. Myrna was raised alongside three siblings and was known for her love of watching soap operas and her enthusiasm for card games with...
Blanca Iris Rivera
Mar 22, 2024
Blanca Iris Rivera, 83, affectionately known as Iris, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024, at her home in Bridgeport, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 20, 1940, she was the cherished daughter of Juan Rivera and Carmen Morales, growing up in a Catholic household alongside five siblings.
At the age of 26,...
Elizabeth Guzman
Mar 20, 2024
Elizabeth "Ely" Guzman, aged 54, of Bridgeport, entered eternal rest on March 20, 2024, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Born on September 15, 1969, in Bridgeport, she was the cherished daughter of Wilda and Carlos Guzman. Elizabeth, affectionately known as Ely, grew up in a Catholic household alongside her two siblings.
Known for her caring...
Jose Hector Santiago
Mar 20, 2024
Jose Hector Santiago, affectionately known as Papo, passed away on March 20, 2024, at the age of 71.
Born on December 12, 1952, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, to Jaime Santiago and Blanca Rosa Santiago, Papo was a beloved member of his community.
At the age of 5, Papo relocated with his...
Israel Perez Lugo
Mar 20, 2024
Israel Perez Lugo, age 84, of Maricao, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on March 20, 2024. He was a resident of Susua Baja, Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico. Born on September 21, 1939, he was the cherished son of the late Francisco Perez and Maria Lugo. Israel was a devoted spouse to his beloved wife, Ermelina Rodriguez...
Gabriel Rivera
Mar 17, 2024
In Loving Memory of Baby Gabriel Rivera Baby Gabriel Rivera returned to heaven on March 17, 2024, in New Haven, Connecticut, leaving behind grieving parents Maria, Roldan, and Gilbert Rivera. Although his time on Earth was brief, his presence brought immense joy and anticipation to his family. He was expected to be welcomed into this world by maternal grandparents...
Daly
Feb 26, 2024
In loving memory of Migdalia Trinidad, affectionately known as Daly, who gracefully entered the Gates of Heaven on February 26, 2024, at Bridgeport Hospital.
Born on October 12, 1969, in the Bronx, New York, Daly was the cherished daughter of Hector Luis Rivera Figueroa and Carmen Torres. At the age of 27, she made Connecticut...
Queen Elizabeth Mims
Feb 21, 2024
**In Loving Memory of Queen Elizabeth Mims**
Queen Elizabeth Mims, age 79, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, the widow of Arthur Mims, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024, at the Hebrew Center of Hartford. She was born on January 15, 1945, in Lake City, South Carolina, to the late Jim Jones and Grace Singletary.
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Cholo
Feb 19, 2024
Ismael Colon Rolon, fondly known as Cholo, age 77, entered heavenly rest on February 19, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, CT.
He was born on August 28, 1946, in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, to Antonio Colon and Julia Rolon.
Ismael moved to Maryland in 1960, where he initially worked in...
