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Pedro Coutinho Obituary
Pedro "Peter" Baia Coutinho, age 28, of Shelton, cherished son of Domingos and Teresa Baia Coutinho, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by his devoted and loving family. Born in Bridgeport on August 6, 1986 he was a graduate of Shelton High School, Class of 2008. An avid sports fan, he loved the Dallas Cowboys, enjoyed watching basketball, especially the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan and was a life-long WWE wrestling fanatic. He also found great enjoyment following his soccer team, Benfica and his baseball team, New York Yankees. His greatest love however was for his family and the time spent with them. His smile, giving nature and love will continue to live on through his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was predeceased by a sister Sonia Baia Coutinho, maternal grandparents Elizeu and Carlota Baia and paternal grandfather, Jose Coutinho. In addition to his parents, Domingos and Teresa, other survivors include a loving sister, Susana Coutinho Teixeira and her husband Jose of Shelton, his cherished nieces and nephew, Sonia, Alyssa and Joseph Teixeira; paternal grandmother, Maria Meixede Coutinho of Ardaos, Portugal; Godparents, Jose and Maria Rodrigues of Bridgeport, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Daniel Rudolph and the staff of Pulmonary & Internal Medicine of Trumbull, the doctors, nurses and staff in both the Pediatric and ICU departments at Bridgeport Hospital for their care and compassion that was extended to Peter and his family during Peter's time of need. Funeral services will take place on Friday, November 7, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Bridgeport for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit us at www.abriola.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Pedro Coutinho
Adelia Rodriguez
October 30, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joao & Maria Ferreira
November 11, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 8, 2014
I was so sorry to hear about Peter.I always enjoyed caring for him on pedi.His smile brightened my day.he was very lucky to have supportive parents and a loving family..deepest sympathy. Tina RN. Pedi
Michelle & Hugo Piedade
November 6, 2014
Teresa, Domingos , Susie and family
“‘What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.~ H Keller
Peter will always and forever be a part of you near or far smiling from above
Madeline Malave
November 6, 2014
My condolences to the family. I write on behalf of my son, Jose Malave, who went to school with Peter. God bless you Peter!
Jack & Jacklyn Rodrigues
November 6, 2014
May perpetual light shine about Pedro. May your wonderful memories give you strength. God bless you all!
Domingos Branco
November 6, 2014
Domingos, Teresa, Suzie and all,
We are so... sorry to hear about Pedro!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow and always. Please take comfort knowing that Pedro is now in a place where he can help you all and pay back the loving care you provided him here on earth!
You are the most wonderful parents and sister!
Os nossos profundos pesames!
Arlene Irizarry
November 5, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Adelia Rodriguez
November 5, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Adelia Rodriguez
November 5, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Julian Irizarry
November 5, 2014
I love you Peter!!!!!
Ana Maria Vaz Pereira
November 5, 2014
Dear, Coutinho family
you are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences.
Ana Maria
Fatima Fernandes
November 5, 2014
Teresa and fanily I wold like to offer my condolence to all may all the memories confort you throught this difficult time God Bless you all
dan pinho
November 5, 2014
I've know peter for a few years and we immediately connected as friends .......good-bye my friend
November 5, 2014
I've know Peter for a few years and he was like a friend and when I heard the he died the hairs on my neck stood up, I couldn't believe ( still can't)
good bye my friend
November 5, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Coutinho family,Peter was amazing kid. Hes in heaven looking down on us.
Susan Irizarry-Pal
November 5, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Coutinho family. May God bless you all in this time of need. We will always cherish the memories we had with Peter.
David & Maria Murras & Family
November 5, 2014
We are Sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during these difficult times.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal".
GOD BLESS
November 5, 2014
My deepest condolences during your time of loss. I had the pleasure of caring for Pedro during his stay at Bridgeport Hospital. My prayers go out to your entire family.
Mary Fuller, PCT Bridgeport Hospital
Jeffrey Jablon
November 5, 2014
My condolences to all of Pedro's family and freinds. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
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