Obituaries

Joseph Wright, Sr.

Joseph Wright, Sr.

June 4, 2017

Joseph Wright, age 82, of Stratford, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Thelma Wright. Joseph was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina; He is the son of Jesse and Mary Wright & the loving father of David Wright, Joseph Wright Jr., Vivian Smith Wade, Robert Wright, Deborah...

Hector Almodovar

Hector Almodovar

June 1, 2017

Hector Almodovar, age 43, of Bridgeport passed away suddenly but peacefully in his sleep on June 1, 2017 in his home. Hector was born in Brooklyn, New York but had relocated to the Bridgeport area at the early age of 3 and has resided here since. He is the son of Rosario Vega of Bridgeport; A vibrant and joyful young...

Manuel A. Papo Rivera

Manuel A. Papo Rivera

May 31, 2017

Manuel A. "Papo" Rivera, age 59 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. He was the beloved husband of Cecilia R. Rivera. Manuel was born in Barranquillas, Puerto Rico to the late Telesforo Rivera and Antonia Rodriguez. In addition to his wife he is also survived by his son...

Herminia N. Jimenez

Herminia N. Jimenez

May 29, 2017

Herminia Jimenez, age 79, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 29, 2017 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. She was born in Puerto Rico to the late George Torres and Noemi Torres. She is the widowed of the late Amado Jimenez. Herminia is survived by her son Gregory Jimenez; her daughters Nancy Jimenez and MaryAnn Jimenez;...

James Earl Dixon

James Earl Dixon

May 29, 2017

James Earl Dixon, age 76, of Bridgeport passed away on May 29, 2017 in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT, while surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Susie Dixon. James was born in Greenville, North Carolina to the late David Dixon and Almeta Dixon, before relocating to the Connecticut area where he resided since. He...

Marcia Morales

Marcia Morales

May 28, 2017

Marcia Morales, age 81, of Bridgeport, a native of Santurce, Puerto Rico before she came to the Bridgeport area over 63 years ago. She is the beloved daughter of the late Antonio Morales and the late Maria Lopez; Marcia worked at Sperry Remington where she was employed for many years as an assembler. Marcia was A loving woman and was...

Kensi Melo

Kensi Melo

May 27, 2017

Kensi Grace Melo, of 11 months, passed away into the Glorious presence of the Lord suddenly on May 27, 2017 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. Kensi was born in Bridgeport to Remigio Melo, Jr. and Diana Gomez. In addition to her parents Kensi leaves, to remember her beautiful smile, her siblings Lucas Melo and Madison Melo; her grandparents...

Ramon Diaz

Ramon Diaz

May 20, 2017

Ramon Diaz, age 86 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Olga Diaz. Ramon was born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico; son of the late Crispiliano Diaz and Rosa Figueroa. Ramon is the loving father of Olga (Ricardo) Torres, Rosa (Maurice) Diaz-Herring, Raymond Diaz, and William...

Rosa M. Colon Rivera

Rosa M. Colon Rivera

May 15, 2017

Rosa Colon Rivera, age 77 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 15, 2017 at her residence in Bridgeport, CT. She was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico. She is the daughter of the late Jeronimo Colon and Esther Burgos. She is survived by her sons Fidel Merced, Guillermo Rivera Ocasio, and Orlando Rivera; her daughters Isarai Rivera, Carmen...

Jose A. Ramos Romero

Jose A. Ramos Romero

May 15, 2017

Jose A. Ramos Romero, age 62 of Bridgeport, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 in his Bridgeport residence surrounded by his loving family. Jose was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to Gloria Maria Romero and the late Victor Ramos. In addition to his mother he is also survived by his sons Luis A. Rosa, Jonathan Ramos, and Anthony...

Ruben Pinero

Ruben Pinero

May 9, 2017

Ruben Pinero, age 65, currently of Bridgeport, passed away into a peaceful rest of the Lord on May 9, 2017 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. Ruben was born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago. He is survived by his wife Julia Elena Flores; his sons Ruben Pinero and Angel L....

Jayson J. Negron

Jayson J. Negron

May 9, 2017

Jayson J. Negron, age 15, of Bridgeport, was called home suddenly on May 9, 2017. He was born in Bridgeport, CT to Juan J. Negron "Jay NYZ", and Natasha Tosado. He was a vibrant young man with a heart of gold, he had a contagious personality and no party was a party unless Jay was in it. His smile was...