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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
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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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