Obituaries

May 3, 2020

Ruperto Rodriguez, 83, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on May 3, 2020 at St. Joseph's Manor in Trumbull, CT. He was born in Lajas, Puerto Rico to the late William and Maria Rodriguez. He moved to the United States when he was 17 years old. Ruperto was a very humble person who enjoyed being at home with...

Apr 30, 2020

Hipolito Diaz, 77, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on April 30, 2020 at his home in Bridgeport, CT. He was born in Morovis, Puerto Rico to the late Carmelo Diaz and Maria Romero. Hipolito was a dedicated handy man who worked in construction and landscaping. He was a very happy and reserved man. He enjoyed playing dominoes...

Apr 29, 2020

Petra Gonzalez, age 82, of Bridgeport has passed away into eternal, yet Glorious presence of the Lord on April 29, 2020 in her home in Bridgeport, Connecticut; Petra was born in Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area at an early age and mainly had resided here most of her life. She loved the lord with her heart,...

Apr 28, 2020

Carmen (Mita) was a loving and caring Mother, Grandmother, sister, aunt, and Friend. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were the light of her eyes. She would do anything and everything for them. Everywhere she went she always made friends. She was adored by everyone she encountered. Always about family. If you went to her house no matter...

Apr 28, 2020

Isabel Chavez, nasceu em Outeiro Juzao, Chavez Portugal, em 28 de julho de 1928 Filha de Joaquim Chaves e Preciosa Antunes imigrou para os Estados Unidos 1983 e morreu em 18/04/1920 no Cambridge Manor Nursing Facility, Fairfield, em aos 92 anos, viúva de José Antunes, com quem se casou há mais de 70 anos. Do seu lindo relacionamento amoroso, havia...

Apr 27, 2020

Alberto Lugo, 67, returned to the Loving arms of the Lord on April 27, 2020 in Bridgeport, CT. He was born in Guanica, Puerto Rico to the late Cruz Lugo and Dorina Ortiz. Alberto was a very sweet and loving individual. He never said "no" when asked to do something. He was a very gentle person who loved socializing and...

Apr 26, 2020

On Sunday, April 26,2020, Leonides Terron, loving father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 80. Leonides was born on April 21, 1940, in Camuy, Puerto Rico to Juan Pablo and Manuela Terron. He resided in Bridgeport for more than 50 years. Leo worked many different jobs throughout his life, being a jack of all trades. However, he was...

Apr 25, 2020

Carmen Lagares, age 82 of Bridgeport, returned to the loving Arms of the Lord on April 25, 2020 in Bridgport. She was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico; daughter of the lat Alejandro Perez and Costanza Jordan prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. She is the loving mother of Nelson Lagares, Carmelo Lagares, Jr., Ivette Avila, Nester...

Apr 25, 2020

Nelida Sanchez, age 56, went to be with her creator on April 25th, 2020 at the Bridgeport Hospital. She was born on June 6th, 1963 in Utuado, Puerto Rico to Cruz Aquino and Lydia Yambo. She had resided in Bridgeport Connecticut for over 30 years. Nelida obtained a degree in nursing and cared for hospice care patients for over 23...

Apr 25, 2020

On Saturday, April 25, 2020, Juan Ramon Cruz, loving husband and father of two children, went to be with our Lord at the age of 70. Juan was born on September 24, 1949 in Cidra, Puerto Rico to Julio Cruz and Sara Gomez. On July 17, 1971, he married Maria Cruz. They raised two sons, Edgar and Josue. Juan raised...

Apr 24, 2020

Apr 24, 2020

Josephine (Rena) Testo-Fedele born in Bridgeport May 25,1940, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elvira (Bellini) passed away peacefully on April 24th 2020 in Norwalk Hospital. Rena graduated summa cum laude from Lauralton Hall in 1958. She is survived by her daughter Virginia Fedele Fabrizi of Naugatuck CT.,Her Grand daughter Michele Fedele Tarantino, Great Grandson Troy Pemberton, Great Grand...

Apr 23, 2020

Rafael "Papi" Velazquez, age 77 of Bridgeport, CT, returned peacefully to the loving arms of the Lord on April 23, 2020. Rafael whom many graciously called "Papi" was born on May 21, 1942 in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico. He moved to Connecticut where he met his wife, Margarita. They became one in marriage and remained together for over 59 years....

Apr 21, 2020

Marina Nieves, age 75, of Trumbull, Connecticut, passed away April 22, 2020 at St. Joseph's Manor in Trumbull. She was born in Guaynabo, PR, daughter of Juan Nieves and Maria Rivera prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. a Joyful woman full of life, had a smile to share with everyone she came across. She worked hard...

Apr 21, 2020

Adeline Hernandez-Torres beloved wife of the late Ricardo Hernandez passed away on Tues. April 21, 2020 in the presence of her loving family. Adeline was born on October 16, 1928 to the late Carlos Torres Antonetty and Eugenia Garcia Flores in Playa Ponce, Puerto Rico. "Yaya" as she was so lovingly called was a proud homemaker, devoted wife and loving...

Apr 20, 2020

Pedro Hernandez, age 88, of Bridgeport has passed away on April 20, 2020 in Bridgeport Hospital. Pedro was born in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico to the late Domingo Algarin and the late Bienvenida Hernandez before relocating to the Bridgeport area at an early age. Pedro had been employed at local factories where he was employed for many years; Pedro was...

Apr 18, 2020

Iris M. Sanchez Nieves, age 86, the beloved daughter of the late Pablo Sanchez and the late Sixta Vazquez, has regained her residency up in the heavens above on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in the Manhattan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New York, New York. Iris was born on the Beautiful Island of Puerto Rico in the Town of Guaynabo...

Apr 18, 2020

Domitila Torres, age 80, has passed into the peaceful Glorious presence of the Lord, in her home on April 18, 2020. Domitila was born in Comerio, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago. She is the daughter of the late Emilio Rivera and the late Aurea Vega. She was a hard working woman who was...

Apr 17, 2020

Carlos J. Vazquez, age 64 of Bethany, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Friday, April 17, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Iris Arce. Carlos was a dedicated and hard worker, who absolutely loved what he did. He was a handyman, and loved travelling, especially to Vegas and Florida. Most of all Carlos loved his dogs: Binky, Chloe, Mocha,...

Apr 16, 2020

Maria Theresa Caban, age 89 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord April 16, 2020 at Northbridge Healthcare Center. She was the beloved companion of the late Hipolito Vega. Theresa was born September 17, 1930 in Ponce, PR; daughter of Antonio Velez and Maria Theresa Velez prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. She...