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Florencio Alcantara Obituary
Florencio Alcantara, age 65, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Luisa Alcantara passed away into the peaceful rest of the Lord on Saturday, September 29, 2012 in his home while surrounded by his loving family. Florencio was born in the Dominican Republic but had relocated to the United States many years ago. He had been employed in the City of Bridgeport Public Works Dept. before his retirement. In addition to his wife, he is survived by is son Edward Alcantara of Bridgeport; his daughters Esedia Mueses and Alexandra Alcantara Davis of Bridgeport; five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends who will sorely miss him. Friends are invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 from 7-9 P.M. at the Funeraria Luz de Paz (Peaceful Light Funeral Home), 426 E. Washington Ave., Bridgeport; Funeral services have been scheduled for Wednesday, October 3, 2012 beginning at 9:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Charles Barromeo Church; Interment will follow in Mt. Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport, CT. Please sign our online Book of Memories where you may share your thoughts, memories, prayers, pictures and so much more and is found EXCLUSIVELY at www.luzdepaz.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Florencio Alcantara
Ibis Vasquez
October 7, 2012
We would like to express our sincere condolensces on the recent passing of Alcantara. Our family send our thoughts and prayers to your family at this difficult time. In the years we knew Alcantara we came to know a man of great kindness and compassion for others. Our family would like you to know that Alcantara was deeply respected by our family. You were truly fortunate to have such a great father as Alcantara. No comfort is quite enough to replace he loss of your love one.We would like you to know we have Alcantara and your family in our prayers.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Ibis, Diogenes & Family.
maria vasquez
October 7, 2012
Nuestras condolencias, sentimos mucho su pérdida. Los mantendremos a la familia en nuestro pensamiento y nuestras oraciones. Departe de Diogenes, Ibis y Familia.
October 3, 2012
Alexdra & Family~~
So very sorry about Mr. Alcantara. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad and difficult time. God Bless!
Debbie Hansen (I knew you from WEBE/WICC, Alex!)
Rey Gonzalez
October 1, 2012
Thank you lord for giving me a chance to share happy times with Florencio, a real gentleman, we were all blessed.
October 1, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Stacey Lajara
October 1, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Raquel Lewis
October 1, 2012
To the family: Sorry for your loss. Mr.Alcantara was a kind,loving,caring great man. He will surely be missed. God has truley added another angel to His camp. Love Raquel(Dr.Witt's family)
October 1, 2012
my heart goes out to everyone
love madeline santos
October 1, 2012
Luisa,Edward,alexandra,Esedia,Lourdes,and the rest of the Alcantara family i am so sorry for your loss may you find the confort,and peace that you need and deserve in our Lord at this very dificult hour.I know that alcantara is now resting in peace in the arms of our Lord.He will be greatly missed. my prayers in thoughts are with you
love your friend
Barbara A. Cacote and family
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