Obituaries

April 16, 2018

Reinaldo Arriaga, age 77, beloved husband of Marina Arriaga, passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on April 16, 2018 in his home. Reinaldo was born in Santurce,Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago. He is the father of four sons Reinaldo Arriaga, Jr. (Maria), Richard Arriaga (Linda), Roberto Arriaga (Kendra) and Raymond...

April 15, 2018

Josefina Quidgley, Age 68, beloved daughter f the late Mario Quidgley and the late Dolores Nieves passed away into the peaceful yet Glorious Presence of the Lord on Sunday, April 15, 2018 in her residence while surrounded by her loving family. Josefina was born in Loiza, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the New haven Area many years ago. She...

April 14, 2018

Eris Y. Banegas Gomez, age 28, of Bridgeport passed away suddenly after an unfortunate incident while at work. Eris was born in Honduras but had relocated some time ago to the United States to be with his father. Eris is the son of Javier Banegas of Bridgeport and his wife Milagrosa Seguinot Banegas both of Stratford and Ruth Aracelis Gomez...

April 10, 2018

Iris D. Borrero, age 84, beloved daughter of the late Carlos Barrero and the late Monserrate Mercado passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on April 10, 2018 in Bridgeport hospital. Iris was born in Guanica, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bronx, New York, many years ago. She is survived by her son Raymond Velez; her...

April 8, 2018

Briana Arelis Carter-age 23 currently of Bridgeport passed away suddenly along with her beloved baby Luna Rose Carter in a Tragic accident in Shelton, CT; Briana was born in Queens, New York but had relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago. She is the daughter of Veronica Pinero currently of Wilmington, Delaware; Briana was currently studying to become an...

April 6, 2018

Luz Maria Guzman, age 81 of Bridgeport, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Friday, April 6, 2018 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Bridgeport. She was the beloved wife of Sigfredo Guzman. She was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Juan Santana and Gregoria Roman. Along with her husband, Luz is survived by her brothers, Juan,...

April 5, 2018

Maria Silva, age 39, of Bridgeport passed away into eternal rest on Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT; Maria was born in Long Island, New York but had relocated to the Bridgeport Area many years ago. Maria was part of the After School Lighthouse program where together with her fellow coworkers they worked towards...

April 1, 2018

Reinelio "Rey" Colon Jr., age 45, a lifelong Bridgeport resident passed away suddenly in his home on April 1, 2018. Rey was a graduate of Bullard Havens Class of 1991 and went on to become a HVAC Mechanic and worked for Alliance Heating and Air Conditioning. He is the son of the late Reinelio Colon. Rey is survived by his...

March 23, 2018

March 18, 2018

Myrna I. Rodriguez, age 44, of Bridgeport suddenly passed away into the peaceful and Glorious presence of the Lord on March 18, 2018 in her residence, Bridgeport, CT. Myrna was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico to Fernando Rodriguez and Myrna Rodriguez. In addition to her parents she is also survived by her daughters Tatiana Sierra and Destiny Pagan; her son...

March 16, 2018

Benigno Acosta Carrasquillo, age 79 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Northbridge Healthcare. He was born in Juncos, Puerto Rico; son of the late Benigno Acosta and Angelita Carrasquillo prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Benigno is the caring brother of Luis G. (Carmen) Acosta Carrasquillo and Felipe (Maria) Soltero;...

March 7, 2018

Fernando Marcelo Figueroa, age 73, currently from Bridgeport passed away into the Glorious and peaceful presence of the Lord on March 7, 2018 in his Bridgeport residence. Fernando was born in Ecuador to the late Enrique Figueroa and Maria Roman. He is survived by his wife Martha Figueroa; his son Enrique Marcelo Figueroa; his daughter Monica Soraya Figueroa; his siblings...

March 6, 2018

February 28, 2018

Rios, Zoraida Rios, age 77, beloved wife of Jose Rios of Bridgeport passed away from this earth but immediately into the Presence of the Almighty God on February 27, 2018 in Bridgeport Hospital while surrounded by her family. Zoraida was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago; Zoraida served the Lord for...

February 24, 2018

February 22, 2018

Nancy C. Alpizar, age 65, of Waterbury, entered into eternal rest on February 22, 2018 at UConn Health, Farmington, CT. She was the beloved wife of Jorge Alpizar. Nancy was born in Ecuador to Cesar Cartagena Vega and the late Rosa Lopez Sandoval. In adddition to her father she is also survived by her daughter Nancy S. Alpizar (Emmanuel Quiñones);...

February 18, 2018

Juan Serrano Nieves, age 76, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on February 18, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Abigail Cruz Serrano. He was born in Abra Honda, Camuy, Puerto Rico; son of the late Monserrate Nieves and Jose Adorno Serrano prior to his relocating to North Carolina. Juan was a longtime resident of Bridgeport for...

February 13, 2018

February 10, 2018

Elizabeth B. Diaz, age 25 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was born in Bridgeport; daughter of Eduardo Diaz and Raquel Castellini. Elizabeth is the beloved mother of Clementine Larsen; caring sister of Eric Diaz, Edward Diaz, Alex Diaz, Christina Diaz, Gabriel Helland, and Frank Scalo; the adored granddaughter of...

February 10, 2018

Surrounded by his family, Carmelo Acevedo Burgos was embraced by the Lord on February 10, 2018. He was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico on January 14, 1925 to the late Jose Acevedo and Delfina Burgos. In the early 1950's he arrived to Pennsylvania to work on a farm before relocating to Bridgeport. Here he worked at the Coca Cola Company...