Obituaries

Elias Otero

Elias Otero

November 6, 2022

Elias Otero, 60, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on November 6, 2022, in the comfort of his home.  He was born to Ramon Otero and Juanita Vicente in Comerio, Puerto Rico.  

Elias was a very creative person.  He appreciated music and was a superb dancer and was the life of every party he attended.  He was...

Manuel A. Matias

Manuel A. Matias

October 31, 2022

Manuel A. Matias age 48, of Bridgeport  has passed away on October 31, 2022 in his home.  He was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico but moved to the Bridgeport area at an early age.  Manny as many graciously called him is the son of Carmen and Juan Hernandez of Bridgeport . His joking personality allowed many who came to embrace...

Bienvenido Maldonado

Bienvenido Maldonado

October 30, 2022

Bienvenido Maldonado, 77, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on October 30, 2022, at St. Joseph's Manor in Trumbull, CT.  He was born in Manati, Puerto Rico to the late Alberto Maldonado and the late Aurora Maisonet.  He is the beloved husband of Alicia Rivera Martinez.  He was a devout Christian who served the Lord.

Aside from his...

Angel Bellon

Angel Bellon

October 30, 2022

Angel Bellon, Currently of Casselberry, Florida has passed away at the young age of 61, in Advent Healthcare Center Altamonte, in Altamonte Springs, Florida.  Angel was born in the Dominican Republic to the late Angel Bellon and the late Margarita Bellon.  He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He resided in the Bridgeport area for many years before...

Anthony Traversi

Anthony Traversi

October 30, 2022

 

Anthony Traversi was born on October 6, 1951 to Anna Deleo and Tony Traversi and they lived for many years at their home on East 172nd Street in the Bronx, NY. He attended and graduated from James Monroe High School and later earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Baruch College. 

He briefly worked at a furniture store in...

Armando Ramos

Armando Ramos

October 29, 2022

Armando Ramos, 74, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on October 29, 2022, at Maefair Healthcare Center in Trumbull, CT.  He was born to the late Francisco Ramos and the late Francisca Velazquez in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico.

Armando was a very kind and gentle soul.  He gave of himself endlessly.  Despite the challenges that he was presented...

Epifanio Romero

Epifanio Romero

October 29, 2022

Epifanio Romero, age 61, currently of Lakeland, Florida has passed away into the rest of the Lord on October 29, 2022, in Milford Hospital, Milford, Connecticut.  Epifanio was born in the Dominican Republic but had relocated to the United States many years ago.  He is the son of the late Pablo R. Romero and Altagracia Diaz. He is the husband...

Victor J. Mercado

Victor J. Mercado

October 28, 2022

Victor J. Mercado, age 48, of Bridgeport has passed into the presence of the Lord on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT.  He is the son of Victor S. Mercado and Lydia Mercado of Bridgeport.  Born in Bridgeport he resided in the Bridgeport area throughout his life.  He was employed for years at the...

Noris Allen

Noris Allen

October 27, 2022

After a courageous battle with cancer Noris Allen, 68, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on October 27, 2022, in the comfort of his loving home.  He was born in Jamaica to the late James Allen and the late Ivy Gibbs.   He is the beloved husband of Janet Davis-Allen.  

Noris was a dedicated employee of  Waveny...

Jose L. Principe

Jose L. Principe

October 27, 2022

 

Jose L. Principe, age 28, currently of Waterbury, CT tragically left this earth on October 27, 2022 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, Bradley Campus in Southington, CT. He was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Jennie Lenor Ortiz and Jose A. Principe. 

Jose was a very intelligent and quiet young man who was comitted to his beloved...

Virginia Claudio

Virginia Claudio

October 26, 2022

Virginia Claudio, 85, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on October 26, 2022, at Northbridge Healthcare Center.  She was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico to the late Pedro Alvarado and the late Angelina Vega.  

Virginia was a dedicated worker who spent a number of years working in the laundry department in the healthcare industry.  She was a...

Gloria I. Rivera Figueroa

Gloria I. Rivera Figueroa

October 26, 2022

Gloria I. Rivera Figueroa, 81, has returned to the loving arms of the Lord on October 26,2022, in her Trumbull residence surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, to the late Emilio Rivera and Esmeralda Reyes.  She is the beloved wife, of 61 years, of Rene Figueroa.

Gloria was an active member of...

Alberto Morales

Alberto Morales

October 25, 2022

Alberto Morales, age 56, of Bridgeport has passed into the presence of the Lord on October 25, 2022 in his home.  Alberto was born in Bridgeport, CT and resided here most of his life.  He enjoyed taking walks, family time, his animals and listening to music.  Overall he enjoyed the simple treasures in life and loving those around him. He...

Iris A. Vazquez

Iris A. Vazquez

October 24, 2022

Iris A. Vazquez, 78, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on October 24, 2022, in Bridgeport, CT.  She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Cecilio Vazquez Leon and the late Sixta Laboy Cordero.

Iris was a wonderful person who enjoyed spending time with those she loved.  Her competitive nature was evident in the spirited way...

Adao Antonio

Adao Antonio

October 20, 2022

 

Adao Antonio, 73, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on October 20, 2022, at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.  He was born in  Quisambala, Angola to the late Mayinga Zangata and the late Maria Miranda.  He is the beloved husband of Makinsi Kekelele.Prior to immigrating to the United States, Adao enlisted in March of 1961 to join the...

Antonio M. Barraza

Antonio M. Barraza

October 18, 2022

Antonio M. Barraza, age 83 of Bridgeport, the beloved husband of the late Olga E. Barraza, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Puerto Giraldo, Colombia on February 1, 1939, he was the son of the late Justiniano and the late Mercedes Barraza. He was a retired employee of Pitney Bowes...

Gloria Rivera

Gloria Rivera

October 17, 2022

Gloria Maria Rivera, 89, returned to the loving arms of the Lord at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.  She was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico to the late Pedro Mestre and the late Rafaela Rivas.  

Gloria was a woman a great faith and member of the Church of Christ until her retirement and move to Florida. She was a dedicated...

Adrian M. Arroyo

Adrian M. Arroyo

October 16, 2022

 

Adrian M. Arroyo found peace on October 16, 2022.  He was born on December 28, 1975 in Waterbury, CT to the late Edgar Arroyo and Yolanda Jimenez. Adrian is survived by his dear loving wife Daysi Quintanilla, his children Madeline Esposito, Makayla and Anthony Arroyo. His two grandchildren, Christian and Xander.  He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles,...

Jose L. Rodriguez III

Jose L. Rodriguez III

October 16, 2022

Jose L. Rodriguez III, age 46, of Bridgeport has passed away into eternal rest of the Lord on October 16, 2022, in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT.  A lifelong Bridgeport resident, Jose is the son of the late Jose L. Rodriguez II and the late Alba L. Rodriguez.  He was a graduate of Central Magnet High School in Bridgeport....

Carmen M Sotomayor

Carmen M Sotomayor

October 11, 2022

Carmen Maria Sotomayor, 56, returned to the loving arms of the Lord in her home.  She was born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico to the late Jose A. Sotomayor and the late Carmen R. Aviles.

Carmen was a very vibrant person who was a true social butterfly.  She was an avid salsa dancer and took great pride in her Puerto Rican...