Obituaries

June 16, 2019

June 16, 2019

Rogelio Juan Aponte, age 48, the beloved son of the late Rogelio Aponte of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico and Elena Gonzalez of Bridgeport suddenly passed into the peaceful and eternal rest of the Lord on June 16, 2019, in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT; Rogelio was born in Newport News, VA but had relocated to the local area many...

June 15, 2019

Irene Vieira, age 84 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Saturday, June 15, 2109, at Bridgeport Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Jaime T. Vieira; the absolute love of her life. She was born in Portugal; daughter of Jose Lima prior to relocating to the United States Many years ago. Irene served as a...

June 14, 2019

Candida Rosa Montalvo Perez, age 82 most recently of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Friday, June 14, 2019. She was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Dionisio Montalvo Medina and Herminia Perez Barreto prior to relocating to Connecticut many years ago. Candida loved to cook and pass down traditions, especially during...

June 14, 2019

June 11, 2019

Maria Martinez, age 68 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord suddenly on June 11, 2019, at her residence. She was born in Arecibo; daughter of the late Nicomede Rodriguez and Etevania Lugo prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Maria is the loving Mother of Anthony Lugo, Rosa Maria Molina, Milagros Torres; the...

June 11, 2019

Sergia Burgos Felix, age 80 most recently of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on June 11, 2019, at St. Raphael's Medical Center, New Haven. She was the beloved wife of Angel Santiago. Sergia was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico prior to relocating to Connecticut many years ago. She was loved greatly by her family, who regard her as the...

June 11, 2019

Angel M. Ortiz, age 60, most recently of Georgia, the beloved son of Evangelina Ortiz of Bridgeport and Jose E. Ortiz, Sr. of Florida, and Stepson of Israel Aponte of Bridgeport, has passed into the peaceful rest of the Lord on June 11, 2019, in Georgia; Angel was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico and had moved to the United States...

June 6, 2019

Jose Edwin Espinosa, age 41, entered into Eternal Rest at his Bridgeport residence. He was the beloved son of Tita Valencia and Edwin Espinosa. Jose was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico prior to relocating to the Connecticut area many years ago. Jose was a unique character who loved reading and writing, especially poetry. He had an incredibly close bond to...

June 3, 2019

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...