Obituaries

Angelina Resto

Angelina Resto

October 10, 2018

Angelina Resto- (Maiden Name Angelina Morales Gonzales), age 86, of Bridgeport has passed into the Glorious presence of the Lord on October 10, 2018 in her home while surrounded by her loving family and some close friends; Angelina was born in the Cedro, in Comerio, Puerto Rico; She is the daughter of the late Dolores Morales and the late Isidra...

Lydia R. Romero

Lydia R. Romero

October 10, 2018

Lydia R. Romero, age 81, of Bridgeport passed into the Glorious presence of the Lord on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT while surrounded by her loving family; Lydia was born in Camuy, Puerto Rico bringing joy to her parents the late Emilio Santiago and the late Marcelina Abrahams; A loving woman there is no doubt a...

Sonny Diaz

Sonny Diaz

October 7, 2018

Sonny Diaz, age 39, entered into eternal rest suddenly at Bridgeport Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Bridgeport. Sonny is the loving son of Yolanda Diaz; father of Myra Yolanda Diaz, Solei Corazon Diaz, Reiya Angel Diaz, and Sienna Sky Diaz; and caring brother of Wilfredo Figueras & Georgina Diaz. Friends and family are invited to attend Calling Hours...

Elisa Diaz

Elisa Diaz

October 6, 2018

Elisa Diaz, age 92, currently of Trumbull has entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Maefair Healthcare Center, Trumbull, CT while surrounded by her family. Elisa was born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport Area many years ago. Elisa is survived by her sons Nick Ortiz, John Ortiz...

Aida Rafaela Lopez Gigi Rivera

Aida Rafaela Lopez Gigi Rivera

October 5, 2018

Aida Rafaela Lopez Rivera, “Granny”, "Gigi", age 93, currently of Orlando, Florida, passed away on October 5, 2018 in her home while in the presence of her family; Aida was born in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico to the late Juan DeDios Rivera and the late Emilia Negron on November 24, 1924. She attended the schools in Barranquitas prior to moving to...

Luis R. Rivera

Luis R. Rivera

October 4, 2018

Luis R. Rivera, age 81 of Norwalk, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Born Oct 10, 1936 in Orocovis Puerto Rico, he was the 3rd of 12 children born to the late Mercedes and the late Ramona Rivera. Raised in a loving christian home he learned to work hard, laugh often and to...

Laura Yaya Laracuente

Laura Yaya Laracuente

October 2, 2018

Laura "Yaya" Laracuente, age 105, of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord peacefully on October 2, 2018 in her home.. She was the beloved wife of the late Pascual Laracuente. Laura was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico on October 23, 1912, but had relocated to Bridgeport many years ago at an early age; She is the daughter...

Isabelo Mendez

Isabelo Mendez

September 30, 2018

Isabelo Mendez, age 78 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Maria Teresa Rivera. Isabelo was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico; son of Elias Mendez and Mariana Reyes, prior to relocating to the Connecticut area many years ago. Isabelo is the caring father...

Josefina DelCarmen Lopez Estrada

Josefina DelCarmen Lopez Estrada

September 30, 2018

Josefina Del Carmen Lopez Estrada, age 52, most recently from Brooklyn, NY, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 30, 2018 in Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, NY. Josefina was born in Mexico to the the late Maria DeJesus Rodriguez Estrada and Sixto Lopez Estrada. She is survived by her son Pedro Ramirez Lopez; her daughters Obdulia G. Lopez Estrada,...

William Garay, Jr.

William Garay, Jr.

September 30, 2018

William Garay Jr., age 67, beloved husband of Hortencia Garay of Trumbull, has entered into the peaceful rest of the Lord on Sunday, September 30, 2018 while in his home surrounded by his loving family. William was born in Bridgeport and resided locally for all his life. In addition to his wife, William is survived by his sons William Garay...

Michael Edward Folch

Michael Edward Folch

September 29, 2018

Michael Edward Folch, age 43 of Bridgeport, entered into the Eternal Rest of the Lord suddenly on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Milford Hospital. He was born in Bridgeport, son of Vincent Deramo and Amayra Folch. Michael is the father of Emilie Folch and Sorial Folch; and the caring brother of John Folch, Vincent Deramo and Katherine Deramo. He is...

Jeremy Villanueva

Jeremy Villanueva

September 28, 2018

Jeremy Villanueva, age 31 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved son of Juan and Carolyn Villanueva. Along with his parents, Jeremy was survived by his maternal grandmother, Carmen Hernandez and many uncles, aunts, cousins, family members and friends that will sorely miss him. He was predeceased...

Colline Mary Joseph Cirilo

Colline Mary Joseph Cirilo

September 27, 2018

Colline Mary Joseph Cirilo, age 68, currently of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 27, 2018 in her residence, while surrounded by her loving family. Colline was born in Trinidad to the late Norris Joseph and Vera Theophilus. She is survived by her son Hasan Henry; her nephew Naeem Henry; her sister Verna Henry; and a host of...

John Soto

John Soto

September 21, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of John Soto, announces his passing after a long illness on Friday, September 21, 2018. John passed away among family at his home in Orange, Connecticut. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, community leader, and industrial trailblazer. John, who was born in Fajardo Puerto Rico in 1932, was an ardent...

Angel Luis Ruiz, Sr.

Angel Luis Ruiz, Sr.

September 19, 2018

Angel Luis Ruiz, Sr., age 82, the beloved widower of the late Angelina Garcia has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in his home while surrounded by his loving family. Angel was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Confessor Ruiz and the late Virginia Toledo before relocating to the Bridgeport...

Fabio Maia Cabral

Fabio Maia Cabral

September 16, 2018

Fabio Maia Cabral, age 41, beloved husband of Fernanda P. Ferreira Cabral has passed into the peaceful rest of the Lord on September 16, 2018 in Bridgeport Hospital; Fabio was born in Brazil but had most recently relocated to the Bridgeport area some time Ago. He is the son of Laudemir Cabral and Hilda Maia Cabral of Brazil; In addition...

Maria Rosado Mama Hernandez

Maria Rosado Mama Hernandez

September 16, 2018

Maria Rosado Hernandez, age 98, currently of Bridgeport passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on September 16, 2018 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT; Maria was born in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area since the early 70's and throughout time spent years going back and forth to the spectacular warm climate...

Edilberto Delgado

Edilberto Delgado

September 16, 2018

Edilberto Delgado, memorably known as “Moe” entered into eternal rest on September 16, 2018 in Bridgeport, CT. The beloved son of Angel Velazquez and Rosa Delgado-Velazquez, born June 14, 1972 in Springfield, MA prior to relocating to Bridgeport. Although our hearts are heavy we were blessed to have experienced and share with many Moe’s contagious smile, love, laughter and existence....