Obituaries

December 11, 2019

Angel A. Vazquez Guardiola, age 67, most recently of Bridgeport returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord, on Dec. 11, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital. He is the beloved husband of Evelyn Martinez. Angel was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico; son of the late Angel Vazquez and Julia Guardiola. He was a humble and fun-loving man, who was always the...

December 7, 2019

Elsie Maldonado, age 58, daughter of the late Norberto Ramos and the late Florencia Rodriguez, has passed away from the presence of this earth into the Glorious presence of the Almighty on December 7, 2019 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. Elsie was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago....

December 6, 2019

John Anthony Romero, 39, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away December 6, 2019 at his home. John was born in Milford but soon after relocated to the Bridgeport area where he has resided since. John is the son of Esteban Romero (Gloria Romero) and Nelly Ortiz; A vibrant young man with a heart of gold. He made friends wherever he went....

December 4, 2019

Luz Acevedo Perez, age 78 of Feasterville, PA returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorn, PA. She was the beloved wife of Manuel Perez Ortiz. Luz was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Florentino Acevedo and Maria Reverol Ortiz. She is the loving mother of...

December 4, 2019

Jose R. Figueroa, age 60, son of the late Oscar H. Posada and Maria J. Figueroa currently of El Salvador has passed away into the Peaceful yet Glorious presence of the Lord on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT. Jose was married in El Salvador to Angelica Morales de Figueroa then deciding to move...

December 2, 2019

Nicholas J. Aviles, age 30 of Bridgeport, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Dec. 2, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Bridgeport; son of Josephine Aviles and Steven Algarin, stepfather Edwin Martinez Jr. Nicholas is the loving father of Miguel and Jaylani Aviles; his girlfriend Alexis Wheeler, the brother of Deborah Mattison, Ricardo Aviles, Edwin...

November 28, 2019

Jorge Cedeno, age 74 of Bridgeport, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Noelia Abraham. Jorge was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico; son of the late Leonardo Cedeno and Juana Torres. He was employed in Service Management, a real "jack-of-all-trades." He loved fishing,...

November 24, 2019

Benedicto Rosado, Jr., age 60, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at his Bridgeport Residence. He was born in New York City; son of the late Benedicto and Francisca Rosado. He was employed as a Tow Motor Operator at the Bridgeport Post for many years prior to his retirement. Benedicto was a very...

November 20, 2019

Richard Castellano, age 52, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord, suddenly on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico; son of Aracelia Castellano and the late Jose E. Castellano: Richard loved dancing, DJing and was a huge comic fanatic. He enjoyed watching movies with his family and yet his family enjoyed watching him become...

November 13, 2019

Juanita Rivera, age 54, the beloved daughter of the late Luis Troncoso and Iris Troncoso of Bridgeport has passed away into the peaceful and Glorious presence of the Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT while surrounded by her loving family. Juanita was born in Cataño Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area at...

November 12, 2019

Christian Jovan Pagan, age 40 of Bridgeport, passed away into the presence of the Lord suddenly on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico; son of Ramon Pagan and Carmen Vallerie prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area. Christian recently began working with the rideshare companies, Lyft and Uber - and absolutely loved it. He enjoyed...

November 11, 2019

Carlos Francisco Batres Retana, age 76 most recently of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Monday, November 11, 2019 at his residence, surrounded by love. He is the beloved husband of Marina Clara Isabel Leiva de Batres. Carlos was born in El Salvador, son of the late Pablo Batres and Ricarda Retana. He will be remembered...

November 10, 2019

Angelise Yuly Maria Rodriguez, age 5 months, has returned home to the heavens above after a brief yet unforgettable stay on earth. Although she departed too soon, her stay will be remembered forever. On a day like Veteran's day, where so many are remembered for giving so much she also gave of herself. The donation of her kidneys, liver, lungs,...

November 8, 2019

Paula Soto, age 87, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 8, 2019, at her residence, surrounded by love. She was born in Fort Worth, TX; daughter of the late Francisco Granado and Gregoria Morales prior to relocating to Bridgeport years ago. She loved to cook, especially her famous tortillas. Paula was a very Godly woman, whose special has a...

November 6, 2019

Juan Hernandez, age 74, Returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. He was the beloved son of Manuela Decos and the late Juan Hernandez. He was born in Camuy, Puerto Rico prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Juan was very proud of his employment as a Custodian at the Kennedy...

November 1, 2019

Elizabeth Caravedo, age 85, the beloved daughter of the late El Sr. Barahona and the late Petita Moran de Barahona has passed into the peaceful yet glorious presence of the Lord on November 1, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT; Elizabeth was born in Ecuador but had relocated to the United States since 1962 Approximately when she relocated to the...

October 29, 2019

Carmen Iris Lopez, age 81, returned to the loving Arms of the Lord on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in New Haven, surrounded by love. She was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico; daughter of the lat Alfonso Viera and Flora Vazquez, prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Carmen always loved parties and was known as being a...

October 28, 2019

Marta Quiñones Vargas, age 73, the beloved daughter of the late Juan Quiñones and the late Ana Vargas who was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico has passed into the peaceful rest of the Lord on October 28, 2019 in Litchfield Woods Healthcare Facility, Torrington, CT, while surrounded by her loving family. Marta was a woman with the biggest heart...

October 27, 2019

October 27, 2019

Gustavo Rodriguez, age 64 or Bridgeport, returned to the loving Arms of the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Betzaida Velazquez. Gustavo was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico; son of Benito and Rosa Rodriguez prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. He will be remembered as a funny,...