Obituaries

March 6, 2021

Maria Aida Ortiz Ruiz, age 80, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at her daughter's Stratford Residence. She was the beloved wife of Ramon Aponte. Maria was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Santos Ortiz and Rosa Ruiz. Maria is the loving mother of Carmen Flores, Maria Flores, Ima Flores, Lorenzo Flores, Lorenzo Flores,...

March 6, 2021

Isaac Rivera, age 46, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord suddenly at his Bridgeport residence. He is the loving husband of Marisella Garcia-Rivera; his wife of 26 years. Isaac was born in Bridgeport; son of Gregorio and Julia Rivera. He was employed as a truck driver for 25 years; employed by Brown Brothers and later Lillian August. Isaac...

March 4, 2021

March 3, 2021

Carmen M. Otero, age 71, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico; daughter of Carmelo Otero and Ramona Alvarez Negron prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Carmen enjoyed watching Chicago PD with her son and playing candy crush...

March 3, 2021

Dominga Gonzalez, age 59 of Bridgeport, CT passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Dominga was born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico to Adelina Rosario and the late Angel Luis Gonzalez. As a child her family moved from Puerto Rico to Stamford, CT where she attended Stamford Public Schools. She worked for many years at US Games, Inc. in Stamford...

March 3, 2021

Ilsa Ivette Rodriguez, age 55 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Bridgeport Hospital. Ilsa was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico; daughter of Elena Rodriguez prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. She enjoyed watching TV - especially her novellas, going to the park and listening to music. Ilsa absolutely loved cooking...

February 28, 2021

Musician (rapper) and artist Juan Antonio Rivera (better known as Juany) love of life didn’t come to an end with his death. Juany returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at the age of 57 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico; son of...

February 25, 2021

Jorge Rodriguez, age 59, beloved son of the late Ismael Ortiz Rodriguez and the late Josefina Rodriguez has passed away into the peaceful arms of the Lord on February 25, 2021 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport he resided here most of his life. Jorge was a man full of life, who loved his family with all his heart and...

February 22, 2021

Rafael Angel Alvarado, age 54 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord suddenly on February 22, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. He as born in Bridgeport; son of Rosa Alvarado. Rafael is the loving father of Christina Rodriguez, Shayna Rodriguez, Bianca Rodriguez and Jaimie Diaz; the brother of Lydia M. Hernandez, William Correa, Rosa Yvette Alvarado and Maria...

February 20, 2021

Jonathan Perez, age 36 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Feb. 20, 2021. He is the beloved husband of Celina Perez. Jonathan was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on August 15, 1984; son of Victor Perez, Jr. and Dolores Perez. Jonathan will be remembered as a lovable person, with a fantastic sense of humor. His selflessness and consideration spilt...

February 15, 2021

Joshua Roman, age 14, of Bridgeport has passed away into eternal rest on February 15, 2021 in Westport, CT; Joshua was born in Bronx, NY but had most recently resided in the Bridgeport area; he is the beloved son of Pedro Roman and Lisselly Santiago; He was a student of Kolbe Cathedral High School whose favorite pastime consisted of great...

February 14, 2021

On February 14, 2021, Maria Antonia Rivera received her wings and left this earth in peace. On May 4, 1947, God broke the mold, and Maria Antonia Morales was born. Maria was born on the sweet island of Auga Buenas, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Monserrate Gomez and Juan Morales. Growing up as a middle child of 11 siblings,...

February 13, 2021

Maria E. Ayala, age 85, beloved widow of the Late Juan Ayala has responded to the call of her Lord on February 13, 2021 in her home while in the care of her children who never left her side. Maria was a beautiful woman full of life. The daughter of the late Sebastian Santiago and the late Francisca Ortega who...

February 13, 2021

Juan Francisco Casiano, age 53 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was born in New York, NY; son of Juan F. Casiano, Sr. and Isabel Civico. Juan was employed as the Chief Engineer at the Holiday Inn; a job he which he both enjoyed and to which...

February 13, 2021

Francisco Miranda, age 68, of Bridgeport has passed away into Glorious presence of the Lord on February 13, 2021 in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut; Francisco was born in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the United States in 1974 and has resided here since. He is the son of the late Ramon Miranda and the Late Dominga Vega;...

February 12, 2021

Jorge Ramirez, age 55 of Waterbury, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Feb. 12, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. He was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico; son of Isidro Ramirez and Lydia Morales. Jorge enjoyed praising the Lord at Casa de Pan church in Waterbury. He cherished the time he spent with his family. He was a talented cook who...

February 11, 2021

Juan Jose Reyes, age 76, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He is the loving husband of Maria Reyes. He was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico on March 13, 1944; born to the late Carmen and Rodolfo Reyes prior relocating to the Bridgeport area for many years....

February 10, 2021

February 10, 2021

Nayda Luisa Torres, age 71, of Bridgeport has passed away into eternal rest on February 10, 2021 in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut; Nayda was born in the beautiful town of Naranjito, Puerto Rico to the Late Luis Rodriguez and the late Maria Rodriguez; She relocated with her family at the early age of 6 and has resided here since. Her...

February 8, 2021

Carlita Marengo Roman, age 89 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was born in Lares, Puerto Rico; daughter of Antonio Marengo and Inocencia Roman prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Carlita is the loving mother of Angel Noel Ruiz, Emely Gonzalez, Luis Galarza,...