Obituary of Ernesto Medeiros

Ernesto Medeiros, age 82, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Maria Cabral Medeiros, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Born on January 7, 1939 in Azores, Portugal, he was a son of the late Jose and Ludovina Soares Medeiros. Ernesto immigrated to the United States in 1969, settling in Bridgeport. He was a retired laborer, having worked for various construction companies. He enjoyed his daily trips to Copa to have coffee with his friends, spending time in his yard and tending to his garden. He loved to watch soccer, especially his favorite, Sporting CP. But most importantly he was a loving and caring husband, uncle and godfather. Ernesto will be missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his beloved wife Maria, survivors include a sister Germana Medeiros of Azores, Portugal, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, three goddaughters and a godson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday August 23, 2021 at 11:00 am in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 429 Huntington Rd., Bridgeport. Interment will follow in Lawncroft Cemetery, Fairfield. A walk-through visitation will take place on Monday morning from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Visitors are recommended to wear masks and social distance as they walk through, pay their respects, and exit without lingering to ensure all guests can come through the building. To leave an online condolence please visit www.abriola.com.