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Joél Cotto Obituary

Cotto, Joél Cruz.
Joél Cruz Cotto age 26 of Bridgeport, CT., passed away on the 8th of August 2014. Joél was born in Bridgeport, CT. to Cruz Manuel and Norma Iris Cotto on December 28, 1987. He graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 2005. A member of the Veteran's Nation Honor Society, he was a full time student / senior attending the University of New Haven's Criminal Justice Program. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and attained the rank of Sergeant. He served for 4 years and was a veteran of the Afghanistan war and was awarded Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and NATO Medal. He loved playing softball, shooting pool and was a DJ in many of the local nightclubs. In 2007, he was awarded the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Chief of Police Civilian Commendation for risking his life to rescue a woman that had fallen on the train tracks with an oncoming train approaching. Joél Cruz Cotto is survived by: his son, Isaiah Joél Cotto, and his mother, Christine Cotto; daughter, Jocellis Nicole Cotto, and her mother, Miriamcellis Morales: sisters and brother Michelle Cotto, Manuel Cotto and Nicole Elizabeth Cotto: and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Calling hours will take place on Thursday August 14, 2014 from 4-8pm in the Commerce Hill Funeral Home, located at 4798 Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06606. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10am in the Good Shepard Christian Church, located at 725 Hancock Ave. Bridgeport, CT. 06605, with the Reverend Dr. Simon Castillo officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport with full military honors. Pallbearers will be: Elliot Rios, Luis Rivera, Lubriel Rivera, Paul Joseph Morin, Francisco Cotto III and Tito Aponte Jr. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made in the children's names at the accounts reserved at the Bridgeport Police Federal Union. For online condolences and to light a virtual candle visit us at commercehillfh.com



Published by Connecticut Post from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14, 2014.
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Manny, we are so sorry for your loss. We have been out of the country and just found out. Stay close to your beautiful family as I know you always have.

Bob Keeley

August 31, 2014

May God help the Cotto family to carry this heavy cross that they must bear, and may the heavens open up to take another Angel, Joel. The Cotto's here will be praying for Joel and all of the Cotto Family back East.
Sandra, Ruben and Sara.

Sandra Cotto

August 31, 2014

Cotto family.

Please accept my condolence May almighty give you strength to bear this pain.

Poonam Sharma

August 20, 2014

Manny and family,

Sorry for your loss.you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Det.Danny Domkowski

August 17, 2014

There are no words to say how sorry we are for your loss. Are thoughts , love and prayers are with the family at this most difficult time.

Love always your California Family
Pete,Terry,Sandy,Debbie,Diane,Sara Cotto

Pete Cotto

August 15, 2014

Norma,Manny & Nicole & Family, My condolences and prayers are with you all. May God give u the strength u need at this time of sorrow...May God Bless you all...Myrna Trujillo (Mrs T)

Myrna Trujillo

August 15, 2014

Manny am so sorry about your lost. Thoughts and prayers going out for you and your family. Am sorry I could not attend last night I am in a cast from ankle surgery

Joe Southard

August 15, 2014

To Manny, Norma, Nicole & Family
May the Lord give you all peace and comfort.
Love The Capers Family

August 15, 2014

Meño. Fuiste el primer amigo que conocí cuando vine de P. Rico ya hace 50+ años. Tu familia siempre fué como mi familia. Te aprecio a ti a Carmen y a todos tus hermanos por igual. Es por eso que me invadió una gran pena al saber la mala noticia de la partida de tu hijo. Aunque la distancia y los años nos han separado, aún sigue en mi alma, los gratos recuerdos de haber compartido contigo, con tus padres y con tus hermanos. Es por eso que pido al todopoderoso, que te dé fortaleza y resignación en estos momentos de dolor. Diós te bendiga, mi viejo amigo y que también acoja en su seno a tu hijito Joel, que en paz descance. Ulises (Uli) Batalla & Familia Oviedo, Florida

Ulises Batalla

August 15, 2014

Michelle and family.My prayers go out to the family.May the Lordgrant strenght to all.
from the Crespo family in Florida

maria crespo

August 14, 2014

May God bless all of you during this difficult time. Another beautiful soul amongst the angels.. RIP Joel

Barbara Ford

August 14, 2014

Manny and to all his family and friends. May the Lord comfort you and May God give you all the strenght that you will need to make it through this difficult time. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From,
The Falcon Family
and
Zayas Law Firm

Jeanette Falcon

August 14, 2014

Michelle/Cotto Family,My thoughts and prayers are with you.God bless!!

Denise Matthews

August 14, 2014

Manny, Norma, Nicole, grand children's and the rest of Cotto Family
we share in your great and devastating loss, mourning with you; the tragic passing of Joel. It is truly truly heartbreaking to all that get to know him. As we always remain the cozy family, from Six to Six Magnet School. Please know how loved you all are, as we pray that you are surrounded with comfort and peace; the memories of his gentle soul his caring and loving smile, from so many sources will keep him alive forever especially to the son, his daughter including their mom. You have our deepest sympathies and condolences, and know that we all have lost one of ours.
Although he is missed among us but let us not forget to remember him in our daily prayers, as we ask the Lord to guide him eternally and protect his loved ones in Jesus name Amen. Joel will be missed.!!!!!
Please remain strong in your heart.and accept our deepest sympathy.
All our love, remain blessed.
May his soul rest in peace.
Peace be with you all.!!!
From,
Ogbenta family( Chi-Chi)

August 14, 2014

Manny and Family, my deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow. May the Lord comfort you, and know our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

Sonia Garcia (Escalera)

August 14, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Herminio & Aida Gonzalez

August 14, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the Cotto family during this time of sorrow. R.I.P Joel

Evelyn & Junior Colon

August 14, 2014

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you Manny and your family. God bless!!

Carlos Moreno

August 14, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Miriam, Iris, Minerva & Milagros Molina

August 14, 2014

Although there are no words that can ease the pain. We are truly sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hoping memories bring you comfort and peace. Our Sincerest Sympathy. The McKelvies

August 14, 2014

Mr.& Mrs. Manny Cotto and family,we are so sorry for your loss.Victor Diaz & family

Victor Diaz

August 14, 2014

I. Can't. Express how. Sad. And. What. A. Loss. This. Is. To. The. Entire Family. My. Prayers. Are. With. You all

Michelle. George. Emily Gambino. Prévis

August 14, 2014

To Manny and Norma: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow. May our Lord grant you His peace, and comfort your hearts.

Julie Cotto Roesch

August 13, 2014

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

mr&mrs Armando Fernandez

August 13, 2014

Michelle sorry for your loss. May Jehovah God give you the strength to continue to edure during this difficult time. My condolences go out to you and your family.

Magaly Rivera

August 13, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

cynthia mcginnis-lagor

August 13, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Cotto Family.

Giselle Doszpoj

August 13, 2014

Michelle & family ,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family . May god bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Evelyn Gonzalez @ family .

August 13, 2014

To the Cotto Family; There are no right words to say at this time that can comfort you. It takes some time to recover from the loss of someone you love so much. You will find more & more traces of wonderful things and memories of Joel, especially his love for his family. With Sincere Sympathy; Vito Savo and Family.

August 13, 2014

To the Cotto Family your in my prayers and may God comfort you with the surrounding love of family and friends.
God Bless you all!
The Velez Family

Nelly Velez

August 13, 2014

My Prayers are with you!

Wanzana Lamar

August 13, 2014

To Manny and the Cotto family sorry to here about the loss of your son my ptayers are with you. Marie Somohano Baker

August 13, 2014

Manny and Cotto family I am so sorry for the loss of your son, brother. My prayer is that God grant you the strength to overcome. Sincerely Freddy Nieves

Wilfredo Nieves

August 13, 2014

Dear Many and Family sorry for the loss of your son Joel. He is resting in peace with our Good Lord.

Alicia Nieves

August 13, 2014

To The Cotto Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I met Joel for the 1st time in June when he hosted as a DJ at my sons birthday party. He made it possible in helping us celebrate my sons special day. He was very kind and so full of life and we enjoyed his company. Our prayers are with you all. RIP Joel!
Kliff & Batista Family

Elizabeth Kliff

August 13, 2014

Sorry for your lost.

Alberto Marchionni

August 13, 2014

My sincerest condolences to the family, may his memory bring you comfort.

Lisa Jones-Mendenhall

August 13, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Cotto family. May God grant you the strength needed in this time of sorrow. God Bless

Jose Escobar

August 13, 2014

To Manny and the Cotto Family, my prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.may you keep the wonderful memories within as you have an Angel from heaven looking upon you.My deepest Symapathy, former teammate of Manny, Gary Zingo Palm City Fl.

Gary Zingo

August 13, 2014

To the Cotto Family. Im so sorry for your loss.

Matthew Azzarito

August 13, 2014

Manny & Family, With my deepest sympathy on your loss at this time. My prayers are with you all.

Al Pace

August 13, 2014

Nicole & the entire Cotto family. I would like to send my condolences for the loss of Joel. Prayers are with you all.

Cheylynne Santos

August 12, 2014

My prayers are with the Cotto family during this difficult time. RIP Joel. Your friend, teamate and brother Mike Perez.

Mike Perez

August 12, 2014

To the Cotto family & my dear friend Michelle,
I pray to God for your healing and peace and that you are able to embrace the memories, laughter and love you shared with Joel and each other.
Belinda & family

Belnda Greene

August 12, 2014

So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to the cotto family and friends. I did not know him personally but I did know miriam from gateway days. May he rest in peace.

Erica Ciarleglio

August 12, 2014

Manny, Norma and the rest of the Cotto family. My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your son Joel. May God give you strength and comfort during this extremely difficult time.
Jose and Ruth Reyes and family

Jose Reyes

August 12, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Joan and Mert Pruzinsky

August 12, 2014

Dear Manny & Family:

May God's healing grace bring renewed strength and great peace to your family. And may the Lord be ever with you,and grant you peace of mind and heart.

Bob & Lucille Pachera

August 12, 2014

Christine and the whole cotto family may God help you through this traumatic and difficult time. My prayers are with you

kristin brice

August 12, 2014

manny @ norma may God give you and your family the strength and peace you need in this most difficult time. Our prayers go out to you and your family. with all our love hector @ Carmen cotto and family

August 12, 2014

Manny and Norma,

Our deepest condolences on the loss of your son, Joél. May your beautiful memories sustain and bring comfort to you as you celebrate his life.

Our prayers are with you and the entire Cotto family.

Blessings,

Ivonne and Tito Colón

Ivonne Román Colón

August 12, 2014

Heart felt prayers from the Ayala Family. Bpt ct

Miguel Ayala

August 12, 2014

Heartful prayers from the Ayala Family. Bpt ct

Miguel Ayala

August 12, 2014

Death is the most certain stage of our existence, though the most painful when it touches a relative or friend. Our solidarity with Joél's family. God is the only answer to our pains and sorrows!
Joel, enjoy God's presence which is also our destination.
Carmen Larracuente Senés & Antonio Senés

August 12, 2014

God give the Cotto family sorrow on this difficult time.

Jackie Santana

August 12, 2014

My deepest condolenses to The Cotto family, with love and prayers from The Santana family- Natalio, Tomasita, Agnes, Elizabeth and Jackie.

August 12, 2014

Our hearts & prayers to the enitre Cotto family. Our prayers are with you all.
Joel R.I.P.

Susan Irizarry

August 12, 2014

Manny
May the peace of the Lord be with you at this most. Greivous time, may he give you and your family the strength you need to go on.Remember that he is and always will be with
you.Your beloved son is in heaven with the rest of your famly now resting in peace, and watching over you.remember the laughter, the love, the great times that you shared.
Your most loyal friends.
Josie Escalera & family

August 12, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the Cotto family. May God's loving kindness embrace you all in this difficult time.

Eddie and Ana Cotto

August 12, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shequilla Robertson

August 12, 2014

Dear Norma and family:

May GOD's loving care, and strength surround you throughout this most difficult time.

Love you, Lucy Velez

August 12, 2014

My deepest condolences go out to the Cotto family during these very difficult times at the loss of your beloved son. May his memories always bring you smiles and peace in your hearts. RIP Joel

Ana Carrasquillo

August 12, 2014

Manny and Family

August 12, 2014

MALDONADO FAMILY WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS......MY LOVE UNCLE MANNY AND FAMILY .............LATER IN THE WIND .

CONFEY MALDONADO

August 12, 2014

To Joel's Family,
I had the pleasure of working at Six to Six Magnet School and having Joel in my class. He was a pleasure to have. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God give you the strength you need at this most difficult time.
Sincerely
Ms. Lynn

Lynn Walytok

August 12, 2014

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Cotto family for your loss. My prayers go out to all. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Carmen Rodriguez

August 12, 2014

Dear Manny, Norma & Family,

I send my deepest condolences in the early passing of your beloved, Joel. Words cannot describe the sadness I feel. He was so young. But, take solice in knowing that his eternal life continues in the arms of our Lord.
Most respectfully,

Louise Katherine Karoli Gallagher

August 12, 2014

Manny,Norma,Nicole and family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May God bless all of you.Our memories of Joel will never be forgotten.He will always remain in our hearts.

Rose,Ciccio,Nino and Cecco Mannino

August 12, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Cathy Paris

August 12, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Manny & Celia Falcon

August 12, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

David Larracuente

August 12, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Miriam Vega (Perez)

August 12, 2014

Manny and family,

You all have my deepest sympathy at this time. I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your son , brother and loved one Joel. Please know Earth has No Sorrow Heaven Can not heal. I am praying Our God gives you all the strength you may need at this time and the time to follow. May your son Rest in Peace.

Robin Younger

August 12, 2014

To my family i am so sorry love u always

Tracy Fernandez

August 12, 2014

TO my family love you so much sorry the cotto Fernandez

August 12, 2014

I am here for my family. Peace and prayers to Norma, Manny, Nicole, and his older brother and sister as well..xoxo

diana/erik/talia/carly babel

August 12, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mark Harp

August 12, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

August 12, 2014

So much sorrow for the Cotto family. May God embrace you at this time and memories of Joel help you through this difficult time.

Alma Lopez

August 12, 2014

No words can help ease the pain and loss you're feeling right now. May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you.

Rivera family

August 12, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the Cotto family. Such a young loss of life. We shall meet again one day. Our love and prayers are with your family.
Love,
Elsa Sollicito and family ( Wallingford, CT)

Elsa Sollicito

August 12, 2014

My prayers to the Cotto family during this difficult times. May you find strength to continue on. Joel, RIP.

Judy Baez Shek

August 12, 2014

I was deeply saddened by the news of Joel's passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family

Winston Ruiz Jr

August 12, 2014

May God bring comfort to the Cotto family during this time. May he give you all a peace that surpasses all understanding. Lord may you strengthen them when they are weak, allow them to find comfort in knowing the lives that Joel touched were many and the love he shared was unconditional. May you rest in peace Joel you will be truly missed I love you all. God Bless

Victoria Ortiz

August 12, 2014

My deepest condolences to the cotto family.Joel was an amazing young man.He was my friend and I loved him.I will always cherish the memories of his beautiful heart and smile.He will be missed.we have a guardian angel now.miss you forever beautiful!

All my love,
Suzie Canal

August 12, 2014

Manny and family our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. The love of God and your family and friends will help carry you in the days ahead. RIP Joel

Lisa & Charlie Carroll

August 12, 2014

Manny and family. So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace
Angelo Torres and Family

August 12, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with the family

fred cousins

August 12, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

August 12, 2014

R.I.P Joel.

Mr. & Mrs Timothy Voight

August 12, 2014

Our sincere Condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss.

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Voight

August 12, 2014

God Bless you and your family. Rest in peace Joel.

David Carrasquillo

August 12, 2014

RIP Joel.

Julio Negron

August 12, 2014

im very sorry for yr loss

caroline fargiano

August 12, 2014

Our prayers and condolences to the Cotto family during this time of sorrow. May you take comfort in the knowledge that Joel is now with his Heavenly Father being taken care of for eternity.

John & Judy (Larracuente) Cannata

August 12, 2014

My heart goes out to the Cotto family at this difficult time. May your faith keep you strong during this tragedy. God bless all of you and may he rest in peace.

Johanna Soto Dorgan Enrique Soto

August 12, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Val and Irma PadillaBPT

August 11, 2014

May god bless you and your family sorry for your lost

Cisco Molina colonial Toyota

August 11, 2014

Rest in peace joel you were an amazing friend and father, you will be greatly missed

August 11, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Edith fernandez,dafonte

August 11, 2014

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