Local obituaries for Community Funeral Chapels

Apr 24, 2026

Edward Augustus “Gus” Tisdale, age 95, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2026, surrounded by the love 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...

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...

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,...

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...

Apr 2, 2026

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...

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...

Mar 8, 2026

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....

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...

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,...

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...

Feb 1, 2026

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...

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

Marcos A. Torres Vargas, age 76, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, in Bridgeport, surrounded by his loved ones.

Marcos was born on October 9, 1949, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to the late Maria Antonia Vargas Ortiz and Modesto Torres Santos. He was raised in Ponce, where he built the foundation of the strong, joyful, and charismatic...

2026

Santos Roldan Serrano, lovingly known as “Santi,” age 71, of Derby, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 14, 2026.

Santos was born on January 14, 1955, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, where he was raised by his loving parents, Santas Serrano and Esperanza Roldan. He spent his early years in Puerto Rico before relocating to Connecticut, where he...

Jan 12, 2026

Carmen Milagros Colondres de Garcia, age 85, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. She was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, to the late Jacinto Colondres and Carmen Sierra.

Carmen was an exceptional wife, devoted mother, and cherished friend whose love and kindness touched everyone who knew her. She was a woman of strength, grace, and unwavering dedication...

Jan 2, 2026

Elijah Johnson, affectionately known as “TJ,” age 75, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 2, 2026.

Elijah lived in Bridgeport for over 50 years. He was born on December 6, 1950, in Florence, South Carolina, to his parents, Arlena Talbert and Calvin Johnson.

Elijah was one of 9 boys; he was a very loving and caring man...

2025

Christine Murray “Chris” Duhancik, 72, of Shelton, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on December 16, 2025.

Christine was born on July 3, 1953, in Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom, to William Wright (born 1922, Glasgow, Scotland) and Christine Wright (born 1922, Westerton, New Kilpatrick, UK). She was raised in Ayr, Scotland, and relocated to the United States at age seven, later...