Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
Jannette Marixa Heredia
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...
Alexis Ramos Sr.
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,...
Shana L. Inabinet
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...
Hector Luis Serrano
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...
Richard William Gee Sr.
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...
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...
