Obituaries

Jose F. Frank Cotto, Sr.

Jose F. Frank Cotto, Sr.

August 19, 2019

Jose Francisco Cotto, Sr. , (Frankie), Age 80, son of the late Gonzalo Cotto and the late Tomasa DeJesus has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on August 19, 2019, in his home while surrounded by his family. Jose was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Jose was...

Lillian Cruz

Lillian Cruz

August 17, 2019

Lillian Cruz, age 75 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. She is the loving wife of Santos Alvarado. She was born in Salinas, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Pablo Otilia Cruz. She was a kind and loving woman who was also very strong and...

Basiliso Alicea

Basiliso Alicea

August 15, 2019

Basiliso Alicea, age 87 of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at St. Raphael's Hospital. He is the beloved companion of Antonia Maldonado; his partner of 58 years. Basiliso was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico and later went on to proudly serve in the Korean War with US Army prior to relocating to the Bridgeport...

Jose Juan Garcia Rosa

Jose Juan Garcia Rosa

August 9, 2019

Jose Juan Garcia Rosa, age 34 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on August 9, 2019, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Jose was born in Umacao, Puerto Rico; son of Maria Rosa and Juan Garcia prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area. During his time on Earth, Jose lived his life to the very fullest and...

Sonia Soto

Sonia Soto

August 7, 2019

Sonia Soto, age 68, the daughter of the late Confessor Soto and the late Elisa Marrero has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on August 7, 2019 in the Life CareCenter of Wilbraham in Wilbraham, Massachusetts; Sonia was born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the United States many years ago before most recently relocating...

Denise Rodriguez

Denise Rodriguez

August 5, 2019

Denise Rodriguez, age 25 of Stratford, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord suddenly on Saturday, August 3, 2019. She was the beloved daughter of Maria and Adan Rodriguez. She was born in Tarrytown, New York prior to relocating to Connecticut. Denise was a determined and smart young woman, who never let anything get in the way of her...

Jose Luis Ortiz Santiago

Jose Luis Ortiz Santiago

July 31, 2019

Jose L. Ortiz Santiago, age 35 of Bridgeport, the beloved husband of Amarilys Gazmey has passed into the presence of the Lord suddenly on July 31, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT; Jose was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the United States where he has resided since the early age of 2. Jose is the son...

Maria Zacatl

Maria Zacatl

July 24, 2019

Maria Fabiana Zacatl Mones, age 56, the beloved daughter of the late Cosme Zaca and Maria Margarita Mones has passed away into the eternal rest of the lord on July 24, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital after her courageous battle with cancer. Maria was born in Mexico but had relocated to the United States almost 20 years ago where she worked...

William Freddy Gonzalez Vargas

William Freddy Gonzalez Vargas

July 23, 2019

William Freddy Gonzalez Vargas, age 77, the beloved son of the late Pablo Gonzalez and the late Petra Vargas has passed away into the peaceful yet Glorious presence of the Lord on July 23, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital; William was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago. He had once again returned...

Margarita Santiago Torres

Margarita Santiago Torres

July 23, 2019

Margarita Santiago Torres, age 90, the beloved wife of the late Hiram Santiago Sr., has gone to rest into the Peaceful Glorious presence of the Lord on July 23, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT: Margarita was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the United States many years ago. She is the daughter of the late...

Maria Velez

Maria Velez

July 22, 2019

Maria Velez, age 98 of Naugatuck, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Monday, July 22, 2019, at her residence, surrounded by love. She was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, prior to relocating to Connecticut many years ago. Maria is the loving mother of Alma Lopez, Pearson Lopez, Petra (Hector) Casanova and Robert Lopez; and the caring grandmother...