Hector Michael Aponte

Hector Michael Aponte, of West Haven, CT, passed away unexpectedly in the evening hours of July 23, 2026. He was 43 years old.

He was born on February 5, 1983 in Bridgeport, CT to Anna Mikan and Hector M. Aponte. He graduated from Burlington High School and went to Sacred Heart University for three years.

When he wasn't working, he enjoyed watching history documentaries and following his favorite sports teams: the Yankees, Knicks, and Giants. But above all else, he loved spending time with his family.

Hector is survived by his parents: Anna Mikan and Hector M. Aponte; his sister Jenelle Aponte; his nephew Cassius Karim; his great aunt Stefani Us; his uncles: Anthony Mikan, Thomaslav Mikan, John Mikan, Frank Mikan, and Edward Aponte; his aunts: Helen Kali, Denise Millet, Greta Mikan, Christal Mikan, Rukki Mikan and Barbara Aponte; his cousins: Josette, Shanda, Tommy, Mattia, Tasia, Jason, Justin, Matt, Alex, Karina, Gina, John, Celia, and Mallory; so many great nieces and nephews; as well as numerous cousins, extended family, and friends.

He was predeceased by his grandparents: Miroslav and Maria Mikan, and Hector and Antonia Aponte, his uncles Mirko Mikan, Joseph Mikan, and Raymond Aponte, and his cousins Nick Kali And Jason Us.

Friends and family may gather to pay their final respects on Sunday, August 2 from 2-5pm at the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 3 at 11am at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 79 Church Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608. Burial will immediately follow the service at Mt. Grove Cemetery, 2675 North Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604.