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PRIETO Juan Jose Prieto, age 75 of Bridgeport, passed away December 25, 2009, son of the late Jose R. Prieto and Ana Gonzalez. Mr. Pri-eto was a member of St. Mary's Parish in Bridgeport, and made the seconds men's Cursillo. Juan was born in Catano, Puerto Rico, at the age of 19, he moved to Bridgeport and in 1962 he purchased Caguas Grocery store, which he owned for 47 years. He was the first Puerto Rican in Bridgeport to own his own business. He was president of the Caribe Royal Corporation and was a member of the Spanish Merchants Association where he held various positions. He was a sports fanatic, he followed the Mets and boxing and enjoyed listening and dancing to Latin music. Juan was well known and loved by his community. He was an exceptional father that will be greatly missed by his children, Juan J. Prieto Jr. and his wife, Nancy, Diana Lourdes Morales and her husband, Victor, George Prieto and wife, Diana, Anna Maria Ramos and husband, Junior, Pablo Martin Prieto and girl friend, Nilsa, Grisell Ortiz and husband, Rene; Diana Perez, the mother of his children; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Annie Prieto and husband, Paco, Luisa Prieto and Rosario Melendez and husband, Angel; two brothers, Charlie and wife, Lula and Rafael and wife, Irma; and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend his funeral on Tuesday at 9 a.m. (DIRECTLY) at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Bridgeport for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport. Friends may call on Monday in the Larson Funeral Home, 2498 North Ave., Bridgeport from 4 to 7 p.m.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2009.

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LUCY CORIANO

January 25, 2010

MITA MAY GOD CONFORT YOU FOR THOSE WONDERFULL YEARS GOD BLESSED U.

January 8, 2010

My deepest sympathy for you loss. We will all miss him deeply.
Rosie Lopez and the Lopez Family!!!

Amire Pedraza~Ortiz

January 6, 2010

Prieto Family;
I am Truly Sorry to all the family; This is defiantly a HUGE lost for both family and the community;
Juan Jose Prieto was a GREAT and DISTINGUISHED Man, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.
He is defiantly in a much better place were he can rest for eternal life.
No more working Mr. Prieto as I could only remember one day when I walked in your store and you were not there. Even after moving to Florida and on my visits to Connecticut he would still remember me; “Caguas” was my 1st stop for those Pernil sandwiches they are the BEST. This lost saddens our hearts.
I am truly sorry Mandy------Martin please continue the Great Work as you have been doing for the past few years!
Come to me, all you have are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Matthew 11 -28
Love Always
?Amire Pedraza~Ortiz ?

Nancy Prieto

January 4, 2010

To my loving Prieto family, Juan J. Prieto was my father in law, that I respected and loved like my own father, we lost a great pilar, but his memories will forever be with each and every one of us. He touched all of our lives, and we will never forget him. R.I.P

January 4, 2010

Juan Jose Prieto was an exceptional person, a compassionate human being, who will be missed by all. He was a great father, grand father and friend. R.I.P

chris morales

January 3, 2010

in behalf of morales family ,our diply condolence to the don prieto family he was a great man and friend may he soul be with god and may rest in peace we sorry for your lost ...

Ramon Rosado

December 31, 2009

In behalf of the Rosado family, our condolences goes out to the entire Prieto family....The Latin family has lost a great friend and family man...God Bless

MYRNA

December 30, 2009

THIS FOR MARTIN AND FAMILY. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, YOUR DAD WAS AN ANGEL HERE ON EARTH SUCH A GOOD MAN.I CAN RELATED TO YOUR SORROW I ALSO LOSS A DAD ON THANKSGIVING DAY. MY HEART ACHED WITH SORROW FOR YOU AND FAMILY WHEN I HEARD THE NEWS. BUT JUST REMEMBER HIS IN A BETTER PLACE HEAVEN WITHOUT ANYMORE PAIN. ALL WE HAVE IS THE CHERISHED MEMORIES OF OUR BELOVED LOVED ONE.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH TOU AND FAMILY LOVES YOU GUYS THE PRIETO FAMILY!FROM MYRNA AND RICHARD EMELYS SISTER.

December 30, 2009

To the Prieto Family - may God bless you at this time and give you comfort during this time of bereavement. I pray that God will continue to give you peace during this time. With heart felt sympathy - God Bless
Vida Ingram

Arisel "Canchu" Greenhill

December 30, 2009

There are no words that can express the lost of this LEGEND!!! He was always helping out the underdog in his community. He opened his store to those with and without money. Always had his little notebook keeping record of those in need and he helped!!! He will be deeply missed!! His humble heart, I'm sure was greatly appreciated throughout those he encountered!!! Thank you Prieto for loving your people!!!!!

The Evans Family

December 30, 2009

My condolences go out to Diana and her family at this time-- I know that he now is with our almighty father and can now rest. I remember
your dad as a younger man when I was a child , myself and my family inclusive attending St Marys school and the church Diana we may have made our First holy Communion together or Dr. Evans (my sis)
God Bless You all stay strong he is with you always
Brenda Evans Young

The Evans Family

December 30, 2009

My condolences go out to Diana and her family at this time-- I know that he now is with our almighty father and can now rest. I remember
your dad as a younger man when I was a child , myself and my family inclusive attending St Marys school and the church Diana we may have made our First holy Communion together or Dr. Evans (my sis0
God Bless You all stay strong he is with you always
Brenda Evans Young

Mr. & Mrs. Sierra

December 29, 2009

Mita, my deepest condolences are with you as you grieve the lost of your husband Prieto cherish all the good memories and all the time that both of you spend together bring you comfort.

Ana Reyes Belcher

December 29, 2009

May Our Lord fill the Prieto family with a peace that surpasses all understanding. What good memories I have of that area and Prieto was part of those memories. We lived over the Barber Shop and would go every day to Prieto for our ham and cheese sandwiches, of course on our parents' tab!..and years later when visiting my brother, Eddie, "El Coquito" I would make sure I walk to Prieto's just to reminisce the good old days. Thank you for sharing your father with us.

julio santos

December 29, 2009

our condolences to juan prieto family.

Lucy Figueroa-Russell

December 29, 2009

Our prayers are with your family at this time of sadness, your never prepare to lose a parent especially a wonderful father such as Juan. May God keep him close to your hearts and all the gracious memories that will live on.

yixa,luis and rafael

December 29, 2009

My sincere condolences to The Prieto Family . My thoughts and prayers are with all !

Carol Vazquez

December 29, 2009

We send our condolences in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carol Vazquez

December 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 29, 2009

My best to the entire family, I've known Prieto since I was 12 years old. He will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family. May he rest in peace. Fondly Frances (Paca)

Cindy Torres

December 29, 2009

Martin, Amanda & Prieto Family

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Your in my Many prayers....

December 29, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Quintin Gonzalez

December 29, 2009

May the Lord bring comfort and peace to all that are sadden with the lost of a friend to the entire community.He will be missed. God bless you all. Quintin Gonzalez

Sonya Rodriguez

December 28, 2009

God bless you and your family. I will keep u all in my prayers.

Kate Rivera

December 28, 2009

Amanda and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in the many great memories you have.

VALENTINA GONZALEZ

December 28, 2009

MY CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY,MAYGOD BLESS OF YOU ALL AND MAY YOUR MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS. GOD BLESS YOU AND MKE YOU STRONGER

Luz Villanueva-Martinez

December 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Daisy Ann Lugo

December 28, 2009

Dear Martin, I am deeply sorry for your great loss. Your Dad was a good man and a devoted father. I know you will miss him greatly, especially since you were always together as I was with my Mom. Let only good memories along with fun times you shared enter your thoughts. Give thanks to God for the time you were allowed to be with him. Martin, believe me time will heal your heart, then you will remember him with a smile.

myrna&richard thompson

December 28, 2009

im so sorry for lost
i will keep the family in pray and let god be with you

December 28, 2009

my condolences and prayer go with you martin and family for your great loss of your dad such a sweet man. with a great heart, my heart is feel heavy with sorrow for the family . I also loss my dad recently on thankgiving day . we know one day the lord will reunited our family again. but for now let hold on to precious memerories of our beloved. and know that your DAD he is in a better place heaven
From . MYRNA AND RICH THOMPSON YOUR DAD WAS A GREAT MAN.WE WILL MISS HIM A LOT!

December 28, 2009

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE PRIETO FAMILY. JUAN PRIETO WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. THE PUERTO RICAN AND LATINO COMMUNITY OF BRIDGEPORT HAS LOST A GREAT FRIEND.I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
QUE EL SANTO PADRE CELESTIAL Y LA VIRGEN LO RECOJE EN SUS SANTO BRAZOZ Y LO LLEVE A DESCANSAR. AMEN

JOHNNY ORTIZ JR.
P.R.PARADE PRESIDENT 2002-06

Noel Medina

December 28, 2009

My Heart condolences goes to the family. May God bless all off you. I sorry for your lost. Prieto was like a family member to all off my family that grew in and out off East Main.
Martin keep your head up i which you well

MARIE RUIZ

December 28, 2009

MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY,SRY TO HEAR ABT HIS LOSS, HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBER...R.I.P PRIETO!!!! FROM THE RUIZ FAMILY,

Emily Lauriano-Cedeno

December 28, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God bless you and strengthen you during this time of sadness. He was a great leader and example to this community. Your friends...
Emily and Orlando Cedeno (Stratford, CT)

Jimmy y Lourdes Ortiz

December 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Leslie Miranda

December 28, 2009

To my dear friend Annie and Pablo.
My heart is heavy for you both right now. May the lord comfort you and the entire Family during this time. God bless you.

Tamika Ferrante

December 28, 2009

Martin,Amanda, and Christina our sincere condolences go out to you at this time of need. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Tamika, Jed, and Family.

Maritza Morales

December 28, 2009

We, at the clerk's office, feel deeply saden over the loss of "Prieto"(as he is very famously known). He was known in this office for his "cuban sandwiches", nobody makes them like he does. I myself, have known Prieto since 1975 when I relocated here from Puerto Rico. Prieto was a fine gentleman, and a respectable business owner, who always sang the oldies that made you remember where you came from the minute you walked into his store. He was outstanding within the hearts of the spanish community and, inspiracional to those who knew him. Our condolencies to The Prieto Family.
Maritza M.

Michelle Sharma

December 28, 2009

Words alone cannot express my sympathy on the untimely death of your beloved husband, father, brother and friend. To say that his time with us was far too short is an understatement. The reality is that he will be sorely missed by all who loved and knew him.

No doubt the outpouring of sympathy you have received since his parting has been of some consolation. Hopefully it will serve as a reminder to you of how well-loved and liked he was.

I hope that you and your family will find peace and comfort in knowing that his suffering is over and that his just rewards await him.

May God bless you and your wonderful family.

Ada Rodriguez

December 28, 2009

My most heartfelt prayers go out to the Prieto family, especially to George,his wife Diana, my friend and co-worker, and the boys, George Michael and Danny. May God bless you all in this hour of sorrow, and pain. With deepest sympathy, and love, your friend Ada.

Papo Andino

December 28, 2009

"Martin my sincere condolences go to you and your entire family. Your fathers everyday singing at the store will be greatly miss by "ALL" us!! My prayers go out for you and your family....................From Papo Andino and the entire Andino Family!!

December 28, 2009

DearLourdes and fa.Iam so sorry God be with you and fa. May he rest in peace.Myprayers to you and fa. My compadre will always be remenber.Madrina,Evelyn....The Saavedra fa.

Barbara Armenteros-Montanez

December 28, 2009

I am very sorry to heard of your loss, Martin I am with your family. May God be with you and your family I remenber the cuban sanwiches since 1973 I am out state but mi famiy will be with you family LOVE to all of you RIP

Madeline Santana

December 28, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of you loss. My sincere condolences to The Prieto Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

December 28, 2009

My sincere condolences to The Prieto Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Helen Grabowski Lieto

Yolanda Lugo

December 28, 2009

My prayers go out to the whole family,Prieto was an amazing man,alway had a smile on his face,when you enter his store,he is gonna be greatly missed,but i feel comfort on knowing that God has given us another beautiful angle to watch over us.

December 28, 2009

To the Prieto famliy,
I am so very sorry for your great loss,you are all in my prayers.
With deepest Sympathy,
Debra Ribot Delgado

teresa iglesias

December 28, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Prieto family. He will be greatly missed.

The Iglesias Family. (Carlos)

December 28, 2009

TO THE PRIETO FAMILY OUR PRAYERS GOES WITH ALL OF YOU ALSO WITH OUR SISTER THAT LIVED WITH HIM FOR 2O SOME YEARS MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU THE STRENGHT TO GO ON WITH YOUR LIFES. PRIETO WE LOVED YOU VERY MUCH THANK YOU FOR BEEN PART OF OUR FAMILY MARIA FLORES AND THE ENTIRE FLORES FAMILY.

The Rodriguez Family

December 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

chris morales

December 28, 2009

My and my family greater condolence may he rest in peace ,i knew prieto more than 10 years he was a great friend a great human may his family find they're peace rest in peace

December 28, 2009

my prayers go out to the fam.Prieto was an awsome man,well known and respectic,now him for long time almost like fa.Thanking God for another beautiful angle watching over us.prayers for the fam. for strenght.He will be dearly missed

Hector Casanova

December 27, 2009

Juan, Martin, and Diana I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I had the privelege and honer of knowing this geat man and his family. As a kid I grew up directly upstairs from Caguas grocery store for many years and I remember where my father would send me downstairs for a pack of smokes and other things on his tab. Those were the good old days. I'll never forget Prieto and the way he treated my family. He was a pioneer and great business man and an incredible family man. I"m sorry I won't be able to attend his funeral and send my condolenses. I personally will miss Prieto as we all called him. Sincerely Hector A. Casanova and family. Tiverton, Rhode Island.

December 27, 2009

cedeno fam god be with you at this time of pain prieto will be miss

cedeno fam

December 27, 2009

cedeno fam estaremos con ustedes en este tiempo y que dios le de fuersas para sequir adelante

Toyi Hernandz

December 27, 2009

Martin and family we r sorry to hear of your loss. May God continue to bring you closure. Juan & Toyi Hernandz...

ines silva

December 27, 2009

You have my condolence God Bless the family. he was a wonderful men.

Luis Silva

December 27, 2009

You have my condolence may God bless and give you strength in a time like this. Prieto was a very good friend of mine i met him in 1960 when i was a kid and he never change he was always the same wonderful person may he rest in peace.GOD Bless the family. A FRIEND Babalu.

Tomas Salsa Maldonado and Family

December 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

OSCAR TORRES

December 27, 2009

FROM OSCAR AND MIRIAM TORRES OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY PRIETO WAS A GREAT MAN AND WILL BE SURELY MISSED.....

Castro Fmaily

December 27, 2009

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

Nellie Flores Velez

December 27, 2009

Johnny & Nancy, Lourdes & the entire Prieto family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I'm sure no words can help ease the pain you are all feeling. May your families bring you comfort and know that everyone is with you in spirit even though we are far away. Love, Lorenzo, Nellie, Isabel, Paco & family

Jose Rene Gonzalez

December 27, 2009

May the lord Jesus bless the Prieto family at this time of loss.

Miguel&ramonita Mestre

December 27, 2009

To Jr and Lourdes and the rest of the family our prayers are with you for the great loss of a wonderfull father and friend. He will be in our prayers as well as all of you for peace and the knowledge that he will always be in our hearts as well as yours. May our dear friend rest in peace. Guelo y Ramonita

December 27, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.
Nelson Pamias and family

December 27, 2009

R.I.P MY LOVING GRAND FATHER ~!~ YOU WERE A GREAT HARD WORKING INDIVIDUAL WHO TOUCHED A LOT OF HEARTS ..WE WILL ALL MISS YOU !!!! YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE , LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU ..**AMANDA PRIETO

Heather Carlson

December 27, 2009

Our condolences to the family... he will be missed by all of his friends on East Main Street that went to his store. It will not be the same without him. Heather Carlson, Alexis Morales

BENITO VALLE

December 27, 2009

TO THE FAMILY,OF.JUAN JOSE PRIETO
IM REALLY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS,
I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW YOUR IN
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS,ALSO I HOPE
YOU,// GET BETTER,LOVE YOUR FRIEND
BENNY VALLE

ADA NELLY FLORES

December 27, 2009

TO OUR DEAREST FRIEND AND FAMILY JUAN JOSE PRIETO R.I.P WE ALL GOING TO MISS U DEARLY.WE ARE SO VERY SORRY OF YOUR LOST: MAY DA LORD GIVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DA CONFORT AND ACCEPTANCE OF U DEPARTING TO A NEW BEGGINING OF LIFE. YOU WILL BE REMBER IN OUR HEARTS JUST LIKE U WAS; A VERY LOVING FRIEND AND FAMILY MEMBER DAT ALWAYS MADE US FEEL VERY WELCOME IN TO YOUR LIFE FULL OF JOY AND HAPPINESS. THANK YOU PRIETO FOR BEEN YOU DAT GERAT PERSON DAT WE WILL NEVER FORGET. AND TO ALL YOUR FAMILY: GOD IS WATCHING OVER YOU AND THE GARDIAN ANGEL IS BY UR SIDE. GOD IS ALL LOVE AND HE WILL HEAL YOUR PAIN.

JUAN FLORES AND FAMILY, P.RICO

Jimmy Castro

December 27, 2009

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

ADA NELLY FLORES

December 27, 2009

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

December 27, 2009

JUAN JOSE, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. MAY GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS HOLINESS AS YOU DEPART FROM THIS WORLD. TERESA CARRASQUILLO (SANTIAGO) Y FAMILIA!

Ana & Melanie Carrasquillo

December 27, 2009

Johnny, Lourdes, George, Annie & Martin please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved father. We've grown up together as family and I'm feeling the loss of an uncle. I pray for peace and strength and that God will guide you all through these difficult times. May his wonderful memories forever live in your hearts and bring you smiles to your faces. I love you all. RIP Prieto

December 27, 2009

R.I.P my beloved grandfather... Juan Jose Prieto may your memory live in us ALL and those lives you have touched. You will be FOREVER missed. My heart aches for you.

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