Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 6, 2024

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...

Feb 22, 2024

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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Feb 20, 2024

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...

Feb 17, 2024

Antonio "Toño" Rodriguez Velazquez passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Bridgeport, CT on Feb 17, 2024, at the age of 84.

Antonio was born on May 10, 1939 to the late Juan Maria Rodriguez and Maria Salome Velazquez and was raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico. He was a devoted husband to his...

Feb 12, 2024

Generosa Gonzalez, aged 82, of Bridgeport, CT, peacefully passed away at Bridgeport Hospital on February 12, 2024.

Born on November 3, 1941, in Puerto Rico to Edelmira and Pedro Gonzalez. Generosa was a loving and caring individual. Raised in Puerto Rico, she later relocated to Bridgeport, CT, where she built a life filled with love...

Feb 11, 2024

Lorie Kathleen Ferreira, aged 33, of Bridgeport, CT, passed away on February 11, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Born on February 18, 1990, in Eustis, Florida, she was the beloved daughter of Lorie Sansonetti and the late Abel Ferreira. Raised by her cherished stepfather Thomas Sansonetti, Lorie was a loving sister to Mary Jean Acevedo...

Feb 9, 2024

Lizandra "Lissy" Flores, aged 49, of Bridgeport, CT, peacefully entered eternal rest on February 9, 2024, at Griffin Hospital.

Born on June 30, 1974, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, she was a beloved daughter of Maria Del Valle and sister to Quetcy Del Valle and Hector Flores.

Lissy...

Feb 8, 2024

Benjamin Morgan Johnson, fondly known as Benny, aged 83, peacefully passed away on February 9, 2024, at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, CT.

Born in Bridgeport, on October 27, 1940 to Benjamin and Mary Johnson, Benny was a beloved member of the Bridgeport community.

He is survived by his son,...

Jan 30, 2024

“Love Leaves a Legacy No One Can Steal”

“Lily”

THE FORMATIVE YEARS – ANTHONY, FLORIDA

Born on November 1, 1937, in Anthony Florida. Lillian Earlene Mitchell is the only child of the late Soloman Mitchell and Mattie Louise Hill. The name Lillian is derived from Latin and means Lily...

Jan 29, 2024

Jimmie Lee Thames Sr; “JT” age 77, of Bridgeport, the spouse of Alice Martinez Thames, entered heavenly rest on Monday, January 29, 2024, in his home surrounded by the love and care of his family.

Jimmie was born on May 1, 1946 in Manning, South Carolina to the late Alphanza Thames...

Jan 28, 2024