Obituaries

Apr 25, 2020

Carmen Lagares, age 82 of Bridgeport, returned to the loving Arms of the Lord on April 25, 2020 in Bridgport. She was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico; daughter of the lat Alejandro Perez and Costanza Jordan prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. She is the loving mother of Nelson Lagares, Carmelo Lagares, Jr., Ivette Avila, Nester...

Apr 25, 2020

Nelida Sanchez, age 56, went to be with her creator on April 25th, 2020 at the Bridgeport Hospital. She was born on June 6th, 1963 in Utuado, Puerto Rico to Cruz Aquino and Lydia Yambo. She had resided in Bridgeport Connecticut for over 30 years. Nelida obtained a degree in nursing and cared for hospice care patients for over 23...

Apr 25, 2020

On Saturday, April 25, 2020, Juan Ramon Cruz, loving husband and father of two children, went to be with our Lord at the age of 70. Juan was born on September 24, 1949 in Cidra, Puerto Rico to Julio Cruz and Sara Gomez. On July 17, 1971, he married Maria Cruz. They raised two sons, Edgar and Josue. Juan raised...

Apr 24, 2020

Apr 24, 2020

Josephine (Rena) Testo-Fedele born in Bridgeport May 25,1940, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elvira (Bellini) passed away peacefully on April 24th 2020 in Norwalk Hospital. Rena graduated summa cum laude from Lauralton Hall in 1958. She is survived by her daughter Virginia Fedele Fabrizi of Naugatuck CT.,Her Grand daughter Michele Fedele Tarantino, Great Grandson Troy Pemberton, Great Grand...

Apr 23, 2020

Rafael "Papi" Velazquez, age 77 of Bridgeport, CT, returned peacefully to the loving arms of the Lord on April 23, 2020. Rafael whom many graciously called "Papi" was born on May 21, 1942 in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico. He moved to Connecticut where he met his wife, Margarita. They became one in marriage and remained together for over 59 years....

Apr 21, 2020

Marina Nieves, age 75, of Trumbull, Connecticut, passed away April 22, 2020 at St. Joseph's Manor in Trumbull. She was born in Guaynabo, PR, daughter of Juan Nieves and Maria Rivera prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. a Joyful woman full of life, had a smile to share with everyone she came across. She worked hard...

Apr 21, 2020

Adeline Hernandez-Torres beloved wife of the late Ricardo Hernandez passed away on Tues. April 21, 2020 in the presence of her loving family. Adeline was born on October 16, 1928 to the late Carlos Torres Antonetty and Eugenia Garcia Flores in Playa Ponce, Puerto Rico. "Yaya" as she was so lovingly called was a proud homemaker, devoted wife and loving...

Apr 20, 2020

Pedro Hernandez, age 88, of Bridgeport has passed away on April 20, 2020 in Bridgeport Hospital. Pedro was born in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico to the late Domingo Algarin and the late Bienvenida Hernandez before relocating to the Bridgeport area at an early age. Pedro had been employed at local factories where he was employed for many years; Pedro was...

Apr 18, 2020

Iris M. Sanchez Nieves, age 86, the beloved daughter of the late Pablo Sanchez and the late Sixta Vazquez, has regained her residency up in the heavens above on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in the Manhattan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New York, New York. Iris was born on the Beautiful Island of Puerto Rico in the Town of Guaynabo...

Apr 18, 2020

Domitila Torres, age 80, has passed into the peaceful Glorious presence of the Lord, in her home on April 18, 2020. Domitila was born in Comerio, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago. She is the daughter of the late Emilio Rivera and the late Aurea Vega. She was a hard working woman who was...

Apr 17, 2020

Carlos J. Vazquez, age 64 of Bethany, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Friday, April 17, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Iris Arce. Carlos was a dedicated and hard worker, who absolutely loved what he did. He was a handyman, and loved travelling, especially to Vegas and Florida. Most of all Carlos loved his dogs: Binky, Chloe, Mocha,...

Apr 16, 2020

Maria Theresa Caban, age 89 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord April 16, 2020 at Northbridge Healthcare Center. She was the beloved companion of the late Hipolito Vega. Theresa was born September 17, 1930 in Ponce, PR; daughter of Antonio Velez and Maria Theresa Velez prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. She...

Apr 16, 2020

Apr 16, 2020

Iris Margarita Negron 49 yrs old passed away on April 16, 2020 at St Vincent`s Hospital in Bridgeport, CT. She was born on May 12,1970 in Brooklyn NY. Iris was the daughter of Iris Margarita Arriaga. Iris better known as Linda was a hard worker. She loved music, dancing and drawing. She always has a passion for drawing. Linda was...

Apr 16, 2020

Samuel Rivera, age 64, currently of Bridgeport has passed away into the Glorious Rest of the Lord on April 16, 2020, in Bridgeport Hospital. Samuel was born in Salinas, Puerto Rico but had relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago. He is the son of Samuel Rivera and Miguelina Marrero; Samuel was good man, who loved children and looked...

Apr 15, 2020

Francy Bermudez Baez, 47, returned to the loving arms of the Lord on April 15, 2020 at Milford Hospital. He was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to Efrain Bermudez and Carmen E. Baez. He resided in Bridgeport, CT for many years. Francy was as very good and humble person who was always present for those in need. He was...

Apr 13, 2020

Carlos DeLeon, 63, of Bridgeport, entered eternal rest on Monday, April 13, 2020 at UConn John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington, CT. Carlos was born April 3, 1957 in Santurce, PR the beloved son the late Ramon & Asuncion (Cruz) DeLeon. As a young child his family moved to New York and eventually settled in Bridgeport, CT. Carlos is survived by daughters,...

Apr 13, 2020

Manuel Vega, age 80 of Bridgeport, returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Norma Vega. Manuel was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico; son of the late Paulino Vega and Antonia Santiago prior to relocating to the Bridgeport area many years ago. Manuel is the loving...

Apr 12, 2020

Carlos “Charlie” Rodriguez, age 79 of Bridgeport returned to the Loving Arms of the Lord on Sunday, April 12, in Fairfield, CT. Charlie was a native of Arecibo, Puerto Rico but spent all of his adult life in Bridgeport. Charlie has worn many hats during his work career, from pumping gas, to driving a truck, to working as machinist at...