Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels
Clara Isabel Medina Bejar
May 17, 2026
Siempre te recordaremos, Clarita.Tu amor, tu alegría y los momentos compartidos vivirán por siempre en nuestros corazones.
Major Allen McCoy III
May 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Major A. McCoy III
November 7, 1964 – May 16, 2026
Major A. McCoy III, 61, fell asleep in death on May 16, 2026, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. A loving husband to Donna McCoy, devoted father to Aaron McCoy and Philip McCoy, and a faithful servant of Jehovah. Major lived a life defined by love, humility, and kindness.
Born on November...
Clarivel Morales
May 14, 2026
Clarivel Morales, age 90, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away on May 14th, 2026. She was born on July 31st, 1935, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
Clarivel was a woman full of personality, strength, and humor. She loved shopping and found joy in her diamond painting projects, often spending hours creating them with patience and care. She had a deep love for butterflies,...
Luis Javier Juarbe
May 9, 2026
Luis J. Juarbe, affectionately known as “Welo” to his grandchildren, passed away at the age of 72 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Born in Camuy, Puerto Rico, to Amelia Crespo and Javier Juarbe, Luis grew up surrounded by family and the vibrant culture of his beloved Puerto Rico. As a child, he moved to Bridgeport, where he built a life filled with...
Edward Augustus Tisdale
Apr 24, 2026
Edward Augustus “Gus” Tisdale, age 95, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2026, surrounded by the loves that defined his life.
Born in Orange, New Jersey. Gus was the beloved son of the late Curnel E. Tisdale and Nellie D. Tisdale. He later made Connecticut his home in 1958, where he built a life rooted in...
Luis Paz Jr.
Apr 23, 2026
Luis M. Paz Jr., known affectionately as “Cuba,” of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2026, at the age of 82.
Born in Puerto Padre, Cuba, Luis was the beloved son of the late Luis M. Paz Sr. and Elisa Batista. He was predeceased by his sister, Melva Paz Rivera, and brother-in-law Santo Batista. He is survived...
Diane Marie Ginty
Apr 16, 2026
Diane Marie Ginty, 74, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, in her hometown.
Born on September 29, 1951, in Bridgeport, Diane was the daughter of Lewis Anastas and Frances LeClerc Anastas. She was raised in Bridgeport and Trumbull, and spent most of her adult life in Fairfield, Connecticut, where she built a life centered on care, learning,...
Jeffrey Charles Johnson
Apr 3, 2026
Jeffrey Charles Johnson, 59, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away on April 3, 2026, in his hometown.
Born on June 3, 1967, in Bridgeport, Jeffrey was raised in the community he proudly called home throughout his life. He was the beloved son of DeGlorious Johnson and the late Moses Johnson.
Jeffrey was a dedicated and compassionate professional who served others through his work...
Luis Miguel Figueroa
Mar 29, 2026
Luis Miguel Figueroa Sr., affectionately known as “Cuchy,” age 75, of Derby, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2026.
Born on January 12, 1951, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Luis was the beloved son of Miguel Figueroa and María Eugenia Acevedo. He was raised in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, where he spent his early years before eventually relocating to the...
Angela Ruiz
Mar 13, 2026
Angela Ruiz, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, in Orange City, Florida, at the age of 87.
Angela was born on March 21, 1938, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, Concepción Madera and Pedro Flores, who predeceased her. She later made her home in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where she built a life centered...
James Joel
Feb 12, 2026
James “Jimmy” Joel, age 62, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, in the city where his life began. Born on June 29, 1963, in Bridgeport to the late Camillus Joel and Ruth Joel, Jimmy was a lifelong resident of the community he loved.
Jimmy was a gentle soul whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew him....
Julie Beth Nastasia
2026
Julie Nastasia, 49, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at her home on February 9, 2026.
Julie was born on January 28, 1977, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Elizabeth Szechenyi and the late Michael Nastasia. She was raised in Bridgeport and remained deeply connected to the community she called home throughout her life.
Julie had a heart that loved...
Joel Santana
Feb 8, 2026
Joel Santana, age 64, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away on February 8, 2026.
Joel was born on August 9, 1961, in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, to the late Guillermo Santana and Nilda Nazario. He was raised in San Germán, Puerto Rico, alongside his eight siblings: Zaida, Mazda, Ivonne, Loida, Mildred, Guillermo, Rafael, and Dixon. Later in life, he relocated to Bridgeport,...
Juan Francisco Bonilla III
Feb 7, 2026
Juan Francisco Bonilla III, affectionately known to many as “Shark,” “June,” and “Junito,” passed away on February 7, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was 31 years old.
Juan was born on July 20, 1994, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, CT, to Eileen Rivera and Juan Francisco Bonilla II Jr.. A lifelong resident of Bridgeport, Juan was...
Isabel Ramos
Jan 30, 2026
Isabel Ramos, lovingly known as Isa, age 87, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at her residence in Bridgeport, CT, surrounded by the love of her family.
Isabel was born on June 13, 1938, in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, to the late Monserrate Arroyo and Sotero Ramos. She was raised in Puerto Rico alongside her siblings and carried...
