Obituaries

Candida Rosa Vazquez

Candida Rosa Vazquez

June 2, 2019

Candida Vazquez, age 88, the beloved daughter of the late Pedro Martinez and the late Paula Ortiz has passed into the peaceful rest of the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2019 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT; Candida was born in 1930 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the United States mainland many years ago; A sweet...

Jabiel Cano Sanchez

Jabiel Cano Sanchez

May 30, 2019

Jabiel "CANO" Sanchez, age 42, the beloved son of Hiram Sanchez and Santa Orozco of Bridgeport, has passed into the Rest of the Lord suddenly on May 30, 2019, in his home. Jabiel was born in Norwalk, CT but had relocated to Bridgeport at an early age where he resided since. He was employed for many years in the Dairy...

Luz Milagros Colon Miriam Martinez

Luz Milagros Colon Miriam Martinez

May 26, 2019

Luz Milagros "Miriam" Colon Martinez-age 62, beloved daughter of the late Saturno Colon Cruz and the late Juana Negron Cruz has returned to the Glorious presence of the Lord on Sunday, May 27, 2019 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT; Miriam as many graciously knew her was born in Comerio, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the United States...

Fernando Monginho

Fernando Monginho

May 23, 2019

Fernando Monginho, age 72 of Bridgeport passed into the peaceful rest of the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2019 in his home. Fernando was a lifelong Bridgeport resident and was well known around his neighborhood. He is the son of Maria F. Monginho and the late Eduardo Monginho. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister Fernanda...

Isidra Santiago

Isidra Santiago

May 22, 2019

Isidra Santiago Roldan, 83, departed peacefully and went home to the Lord on May 22, 2019. She was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on May 15, 1936, the daughter of Eusebio Roldan and Lucia Pedraza, who preceded her in death, along with her sisters Sara Diaz and Maximina Roldan. She is also preceded by her husband, Alejandro Santiago. She...

Charles Terrill

Charles Terrill

May 17, 2019

Charles Terrill, Jr.,age 77 of Cheshire, returned to the Lord on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He is the beloved husband of Deborah Terrill; his wife of 34 years and together they enjoyed traveling with family and friends. Charles was born in Derby and proudly served his country as an Air Traffic Controller with the US...

Mia Tarai McSwain

Mia Tarai McSwain

May 16, 2019

Mia Tarai McSwain, age 36 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Thursday, May 16, 2019. She was born in Bridgeport, daughter of Carmen (Tim) Testa and Tony (Jen) McSwain. Mia will be remembered for her creativity, which she utilized in every facet of her life, especially her art. She was an active member of White...

Noel Acosta

Noel Acosta

May 15, 2019

Noel Acosta, Sr. age 59 of Stratford entered into the tender loving arms of his Lord and Savior on May 15th, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Noel is the beloved husband of his high school sweetheart, Margaret Lozada-Acosta for 42 years. Noel was born on December 2nd, 1959 in Manhattan, NY to Antonio Acosta and...

Dionisio Contreras Peña

Dionisio Contreras Peña

May 12, 2019

Dionisio Contreras, age 42, the beloved son of Dionisio Contreras, Sr. of Puerto Rico and Nancy Peña of Bridgeport has passed into the peaceful yet glorious presence of the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital while surrounded by his loving family. Dionisio was a great man who enjoyed a peaceful quiet atmosphere where he could spend quality...

Luis Antonio Melendez

Luis Antonio Melendez

May 2, 2019

Luis Antonio Melendez, age 55, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. He was born in Durado, Puerto Rico; son of Hipolita Torres and Cruz Antonio Melendez. Luis is the loving father of Luis Melendez, Thomas Melendez, Nicolas Melendez, Ryan Melendez, Eric Melendez, and Melissa Rodriguez; the caring...

Lidio A. Santos Ramos

Lidio A. Santos Ramos

April 26, 2019

Lidio A. Santos Ramos, age 72 of Bridgeport, Returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Friday, April 26, 2019, at St. Joseph's Center, Trumbull. He was the beloved husband of Miriam Y. Ortiz. Lidio was born in Santo Domingo; son of the late Juan B. Santos and Correlia Ramos prior to locating to the Bridgeport area many years...

Marta R. Aponte

Marta R. Aponte

April 18, 2019

Marta R. Aponte, age 63 most recently of Willimantic, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord suddenly on Friday, April 18, 2019, in her residence. She was born in Salinas, Puerto Rico, daughter of Virgen M. Aponte. Marta is the mother of Carlos L. Enriquez, Leslie E. Guzman, Yvette L. Guzman; the sister of Viviana Hernandez, Luz Rodriguez, Lupe...

Maria Emilia Cuevas

Maria Emilia Cuevas

April 17, 2019

Maria Emilia Cuevas, age 64, beloved daughter of the late Emilio Ortiz and Maria Ortiz of Bridgeport has passed away into the peaceful rest of The Lord on April 17, 2019 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT; Maria was born in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area as a baby and has resided here since;...

Abel Geovanny Guerrero Macias

Abel Geovanny Guerrero Macias

April 17, 2019

Abel Geovanny Guerrero Macias, age 64, the beloved husband of Rosa Ganchozo Romerao has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on April 17, 2019 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT; Abel was born in Manabi Ecuador but had relocated to the united States many years ago. Abel is the son of the Late Alejandro Guerrero and...

Sarah V. Perez

Sarah V. Perez

April 16, 2019

Sarah V. Perez, age 69, beloved daughter of the late Angel Ortiz and Sarah Nieves Gonzalez has passed into the peaceful rest of the Lord on April 16, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital. Sarah was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Sarah loved to dance and oh did she love entertaining and...

Carmelito El Gran Melo Rodriguez

Carmelito El Gran Melo Rodriguez

April 16, 2019

Carmelito Rodriguez, age 43, the beloved son of Agustine Rodriguez and Milagros Baez has passed away into the peaceful yet Glorious rest of the Lord on April 16, 2019 in his residence. Carmelito was born in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the United States Mainland some time ago. He loved sports, specifically boxing and basketball which he...

Jose Luis Nieves Baez

Jose Luis Nieves Baez

April 14, 2019

Jose Luis Nieves Baez, age 33 most recently of Chicago, entered into eternal rest on April 14, 2019. He was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, son of Leonardo Nieves and Rosa Baez. He is the brother of Helga Villafañe Baez, Jesus Manuel Villafañe and Jesus Daniel Villafañe. Friends are invited to attend Calling Hours on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from...

Santos Tito Leon

Santos Tito Leon

April 13, 2019

Santos Leon, age 60, beloved son of the late Elias Leon and the late Maria Cotto has passed into the peaceful rest of the Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT; Santos was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the United States where they resided in New York for some time...

Efren BOBO Marrero

Efren BOBO Marrero

April 11, 2019

Efren "BOBO" Marrero, age 56, the beloved son of Jorge L. Marrero and Carmen A. Melendez has passed away into the peaceful, Glorious presence of the Lord on April 11, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT; Efren was born in Villalba, Puerto Rico before relocating with his family to the Bridgeport area where he has resided since. Efren had a...

Rebecca Ann Vazquez

Rebecca Ann Vazquez

April 9, 2019

Rebecca Ann Vazquez, age 40 beloved daughter of the late Angelo Vazquez and of Inez Martinez has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on April 9, 2019 in Milford, CT; Beck as many graciously called her was born in Stamford but had resided in Bridgeport for years prior to her most recent move to Milford; in addition...