Obituary of Carmen M. Hernandez

Carmen M. Hernandez, 71, of East Haven passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital on July 21, 2021. She was born on June 23 1950 in Puerto Rico to Balbino and Juana (Rivera) Hernandez. Carmen is survived by her loving niece Laura E. Caraballo of East Haven, a brother Hector Hernandez (Rosa) of Puerto Rico and two sisters, Juana Hernandez and Maria Hernandez of Puerto Rico and two Nephew’s whom she was extremely close with, Jonathan Mulero of East Haven and Jeremy Hernandez of West Haven; along with numerous other nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and her six siblings. Carmen lived a life of a true servant of God devoted to her catholic faith. At a young age she served in a convent where she grew in her faith and walked with Jesus. For many years she served at The Daughters of St. Paul in Bridgeport, CT until the location was closed. Also, very dear to her was the Daughters of St. Mary of Bridgeport as well, and The Immaculate Heart of Mary in Fairfield, CT. She will be greatly missed by all of her family. She touched many lives and made an impact on all. We Love you! With our deepest affection, Laura, Jeremy, and Jonathan. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 P.M. on Wednesday July 28, 2021 at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home) 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. Her funeral procession will leave Clancy-Palumbo on Thursday July 29, AT 10:40 A.M. for A Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at the church of St. Bernadette, 385 Townsend Ave, New Haven, with a private Committal to follow.