Obituaries

Harold L. Steeves

Harold L. Steeves

Dec 27, 2018

On Thursday December 27, 2018, Harold Lewis Steeves, of Trumbull, CT went home to be with his Lord. Even though the last year of his life was a challenge, he knew the compassion and faithfulness of his Savior never failed. He rested confidently in the fact that he would one day rejoice in Heaven along side his loving wife Ruth...

Edwin Maissonett

Edwin Maissonett

Dec 25, 2018

Edwin Maissonett, age 61, beloved son of Anselmo Maissonett and his wife Joan of Bridgeport and the late Rosa Maisonett has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on December 25, 2018 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Edwin was a lifelong Bridgeport resident. In addition to his Dad and his wife Joan, Edwin is survived by his siblings...

Zenaida Collazo

Zenaida Collazo

Dec 25, 2018

Pastor Zenaida Collazo, age 48 of Stratford, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018 at her residence. She is the beloved wife of Pastor Elwood Collazo; her husband of 24 years. Zenaida was born in Stamford, Connecticut; daughter of Evangelista and Aramita Alicea. Along with her husband, she served as a Pastor at Christian...

Phillip Hernandez

Phillip Hernandez

Dec 23, 2018

Philip Hernandez, age 57, the beloved son of the Felipe Hernandez and Maria Hernadez all of Bridgeport has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on December 23, 2018 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT; In addition to his parents Philip is survived by his son Samuel F. Olin Hernandez of Bridgeport; His Fiance Evelyn Reyes, currently...

Rosa Maria Morales Colon

Rosa Maria Morales Colon

Dec 20, 2018

Rosa Maria Morales Colon, age 59, the beloved daughter of the late Rafael Morales and Maria Colon of Bridgeport has passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on December 20, 2018 while in her home; Rosa was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago. in addition to her mother,...

Juan M. Muñiz

Juan M. Muñiz

Dec 18, 2018

Juan M. Muñiz, age 54, the beloved husband of Luz Reyes, of Bridgeport has passed into the peaceful rest of the Lord on December 18, 2018 in St. Vincent's Medical Center after a courageous outright war with Cancer; He fought hard with is wife by his side every step of the way. He enjoiyed spending quality time with his family...

Luz Arroyo-Colon

Luz Arroyo-Colon

Dec 17, 2018

Luz Arroyo-Colon, age 88 most recently of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord, on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Pedro Colon. Luz was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Antonio Arroyo and Maria Rosario. She is the loving mother of Denise Solano and Esmaelen Mercado; the...

Tomas Delgado

Tomas Delgado

Dec 15, 2018

Tomas Delgado, age 64, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Saturday, Dec.15, 2018 in Bridgeport. He was the beloved husband of Ada Delgado. Tomas was born in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico; son of Porfirio and Dolores Delgado prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. He is the loving father of Daniel Delgado, Alexis Delgado, Cassandra...

Maria Elena Moncada

Maria Elena Moncada

Dec 14, 2018

Maria Elena Moncada, age 56, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Friday, December 14, 2018 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport. She was the beloved wife of William A. Moncada. Maria was born in Medellin, Colombia; daughter of the late Heriberto Alfonso Chavarriaga and Bertha Alicia Giraldo. She is the caring mother of David L. Moncada,...

Esther Rosario

Esther Rosario

Dec 10, 2018

Esther Rivera, age 73 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. She was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico; daughter of Doming Rosario and Emerita Matos. Esther is the mother of Ruben Ruiz, Jr., David Ruiz, Evelyn Ruiz and Sonia Merced; the grandmother of 13 and great...

Jose Raphael Martinez

Jose Raphael Martinez

Dec 9, 2018

Jose Raphael Martinez, age 53, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at his residence in Bridgeport. He was the beloved husband of Linda Martinez. Jose was born in Havana, Cuba; son of the late Pablo and Maria Martinez. He was employed for many years at Sikorsky Aircraft as a Hydraulic Engineer. He is the caring father...

Doroteo Rivera

Doroteo Rivera

Dec 8, 2018

Doroteo Rivera, age 75, the beloved husband of Justa Rivera has passed away into the peaceul rest of the Lord on December 8, 2018 in Yale New Haven Hospital, New Havwn, CT. He is the son of the late Doroteo Rivera and the late Natividad Rivera; in addition to his wife Doroteo is survived by his daughters Jeannette Negron and...

Maurice Paul Thomas

Maurice Paul Thomas

Dec 7, 2018

Maurice Paul Thomas, age 69, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. A lifelong resident of Bridgeport, Maurice was the son of the late Maurice Paul Thomas and Eva Osterlind. He is survived by many friends that will sorely miss him. Calling Hours are scheduled for Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 from 5 until end of service at...

Irma Luz Rivera

Irma Luz Rivera

Nov 30, 2018

Irma Luz Rivera, age 68 most recently of Hamden, entered into eternal rest on November 30, 2018 at Arden House. She was born in Santurce, PR; daughter of the late Timoteo Rivera and Juana Calderon. Irma was an extrememly gifted baker, who shared her talent with many to help celebrate weddings, birthdays and many other special ocasions in their lives....

Victor Manuel Santos

Victor Manuel Santos

Nov 22, 2018

Victor Manuel Santos, age 58, beloved son of Margarito Santos of Comerio, Puerto Rico and the late Tomasa Rodriguez, has passed away into the Peaceful, yet glorious Presence of the Lord, on Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT; Victor was born in Comerio, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the United States many years ago. Music was...

Bernardino Perez

Bernardino Perez

Nov 17, 2018

Bernardino “Dino” Perez, age 67 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 17, 2018 surrounded by family at the State Veterans Hospital in West Haven, CT. He was born in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico; son of the late Bernardino Perez and Evangelista Perez Soler prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area. Bernardino is the caring brother of Angel P....

Jose Roberto Santos

Jose Roberto Santos

Nov 17, 2018

Jose Roberto Santos, age 54 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Iraida Santos. Jose was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico; son of Jose Santos and Cruz Maria Rosario prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. He is the loving father of Jose and...

Gary George Wilson

Gary George Wilson

Nov 16, 2018

Sgt. Gary George Wilson, age 33 most recently of Murrieta, CA, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Friday, November 16, 2018 in California. He was the beloved husband of Zuleika Pagan-Wilson. Gary was born in Jamaica; son of Lenford George Wilson and Pamela Opal Clarke; prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. He courageously served his country...

Aida Isabel Avila

Aida Isabel Avila

Nov 16, 2018

Aida Isabel Avila, age 90 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was born in Cuba ; she is the beloved wife of Edilberto Avila of Bridgeport; daughter of Alberto Hernandez and Hermencia Hidalgo prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. She was the last...

Grace Alexa Morales

Grace Alexa Morales

Nov 11, 2018

Grace Alexa Morales, beloved daughter of Kayla Morales was born sleeping on November 11, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She is survived by her uncles, Steven Olavarria, Luis Ortiz, and Brian Ortiz; and her grandmother Omaira Lopez; and great grandmother Lourdes Leon. There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 directly at St....