Obituaries

Nov 2, 2020

Esmeralda Cuevas, age 98, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Nov. 2, 2020 at Northbridge Healthcare, Bridgeport. She was born in Lares, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Juan and Amalia Soto prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Esmeralda was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed spending her time watching TV and cultivating her...

Oct 31, 2020

Ramona Ayala, age 91, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Saturday, October 31, 2020 in her Bridgeport residence. She was born in Juncos, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Alejandro Reyes and Josefina Monserrate prior to relocating to the New York area many years ago. Ramona will be remembered as an outgoing, friendly and funny woman; who...

Oct 27, 2020

Sebastian Diaz, Jr., age 69 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was the beloved companion of Isabel Roman. Sebastian was born in Manhattan; son of the late Sebastian Diaz, Sr. and Maria Miranda. He was a hardworking family man who loved rooting for the New...

Oct 26, 2020

Felix Antonio Alicea Velazquez, age 56, entered into eternal rest suddenly at his Bridgeport residence early Monday morning, October 26, 2020. He was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico; son of Maria Velazquez and the late Felix Alicea prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area during his youth. Felix was a graduate of Baissick High School, during which time he played...

Oct 26, 2020

Oct 25, 2020

Mayra Aileen Rosario Arroyo, age 51 of Bridgeport, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on October 25, 2020. She was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico; daughter of Jose Luis Rosario and Elba Awilda Arroyo. Mayra enjoyed reading, playing games on her phone and doing crafts with her granddaughter. She is the loving mother of Richard Rosario, Bryan Short...

Oct 24, 2020

Magda A. Maldonado, age 76 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at CT Hospice, Branford. She was the beloved wife of the late Juan Maldonado. Magda was born in Guatemala; daughter of the late Antonio Castillo and Catalina DeLeon prior to relocating to the United States many years ago. She was...

Oct 18, 2020

Milagros Valentin, age 82 of Bridgeport, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Northbridge Health Care Center. She was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Herminia Ortiz and Angel Valentin. Milagros was always a hard working woman; who started working at a bakery and later as a sewing machine operator....

Oct 16, 2020

Miguel A. Ayala Sanabria, age 52, returned to the Lord suddenly on October 16, 2020 at his friend's Bridgeport residence. He was born in Lajas, Puerto Rico; son of the late Victor Mario Ayala and Flor Maria Sanabria prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Miguel is the loving father of Kevin, Andres and Ivette; and the...

Oct 16, 2020

Carmen Cedeno, beloved daughter of the late Luis & Angela Fernandez was welcomed home by her Heavenly Father on Friday, October 16th, 2020. To all those that loved her she was tenderly known as Lea. She came to the mainland from Naranjito, Puerto Rico as a young adult residing in Milford. She traveled briefly to Puerto Rico and then returned...

Oct 15, 2020

Migdalia Rodriguez, age 75 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of our Lord and Savior Jehovah on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Julio Rafael Rodriguez. Migdalia was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Antonio Medina Alvarez and Josefa Correa Alvarez. Migdalia has been a...

Oct 14, 2020

Ramon Vicente Garcia, age 81, of Bridgeport has passed away into eternal rest on October 14, 2020 in Ludlowe Health Care Center, Fairfield, CT. Ramon was born in Calderon Ecuador but had relocated to the United States initially in 1968. Soon after he returned back home to Ecuador. In 1983 he then decided to permanently move to the United States...

Oct 10, 2020

Jesus "Jay" Manuel Reyes, age 66, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his Seymour residence, surrounded by love. Jay is the loving husband of Astrid C. Reyes; his wife of 37 years. He was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico; son of the late Pedro and Hortencia Reyes. He proudly served in the...

Oct 6, 2020

Susan Marie Carrasquillo, age 28 and lifelong resident of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord Suddenly on October 6, 2020. She was born in Bridgeport; daughter of Anthony Luis Carrasquillo and Lucy Hill Goodman. Susan shared the last 13 years of her life with Jeannette Fisher. She was a brilliantly hilarious woman who's wit and intelligence radiated...

Oct 2, 2020

Amelia Ortiz (Motañez), age 74, beloved daughter of the late Nazario Montañez and the late Antonia Diaz has passed away from this earth into the Glorious Presence of the Lord on October 2, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Amelia was born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico but relocated to Bridgeport in 1979. She married her beloved husband Roberto Ortiz just a...

Oct 2, 2020

Benigna Figueroa, 93, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on October 2, 2020 in her home surrounded by those who loved her. She was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico to Inez Ramos and Tomas Figueroa. She moved to Bridgeport in 1974 in order to provide her family with better opportunities. Benigna was a loving and dedicated homemaker who...

Oct 1, 2020

Doris Margarita Rivera Gautier, 55, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on October 1, 2020. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Marcelino Rivera and the late Maria Gautier. In June of 2013 she moved to Bridgeport, CT. Doris was a member of Iglesia de Cristo AD. She was a very loving, graceful and friendly person....

Sep 29, 2020

Angel M. Vazquez, age 82, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Middlesex Health Care. HE was born in PAtillas, Puerto Rico; son of the late Manuel Vazquez and Margarita Hernandez prior to relocating to Connecticut. He lived in Bridgeport for some time. He will be remembered as a man of strong conviction....

Sep 26, 2020

Zoraida C. Ortiz, age 86, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at her New Haven residence, surrounded by love. She was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico; daughter of the late Quinterio Cruz and Ramona Diaz prior to relocating to the Connecticut area many years ago. Zoraida was a devout Christian woman who enjoyed praising the Lord and...

Sep 25, 2020

Nancy Marie Corsi, age 42, lifelong Bridgeport resident, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on September 25, 2020 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was born in Bridgeport; daughter of Umberto and Marjorie Corsi. Nancy was a fantastic and fun-loving person, who truly enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She also loved spending time with her...