Pedro Guilhermo DeBrito
1959 - 2014
Pedro Guilhermo DeBrito
1959 - 2014
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BORN
1959
DIED
2014
Pedro DeBrito Obituary
Pedro DeBrito
"Legend Soccer Star and Great Individual"
Mr. Pedro Guilhermo DeBrito, 55, of 16357 SW 100 Terrace, Miami, FL, died Sunday July 5, 2014 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Miami.
Pedro was born May 25, 1959 in Vila de Ribeira Brava, Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde, son of John and Angelina (Gomes) DeBrito Sr. of Miami, FL. He and his family moved to Lisbon Portugal in 1971 and later to Waterbury where he graduated from Wilby High School Class of 1977. He graduated from the University of Connecticut where he put the University on the National Soccer Map. The team won the National Championship in 1981 where he scored five goals in the tournament tying a national record. He was a two-time All-American at Connecticut, and he still holds the school record for assists in a season with twenty. In 1982 he was a first selection draft pick in the NASL draft by the Tampa Bay Rowdies where he earned NSAL Rookie of the Year Honors and he was drafted onto the U.S. Men's national team. He played professionally until 1993 and that includes two seasons with the New York Cosmos. He was a MISL Champion in 1987 with the Dallas Sidekicks. He moved to Miami in 2001 and worked at Drew Estate Cigar Company for thirteen years.
Besides his parents he leaves a brother, John DeBrito Jr. of Miami, five sisters, Fernanda DeBrito of Prospect, Angela DeBrito-Job of Miami, Valeriana DeBrito of Rocky Hill CT, Vera DeBrito-Esdaile and her husband David of New Haven, CT and Maria Paula Camoes and her husband Jose of Cape Verde Islands, his girlfriend, Francesca Nucci of Miami, FL, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church2071 Baldwin Street Waterbury, CT. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow in New Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterbury. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home 430 Chase Parkway Waterbury.
Alesha Lane
June 17, 2019
Loved you with the #WichitaWings much love & condolences
Joseph Papaleo
August 6, 2014
Not only were you a great college player and outstanding pro player most of all you were a great person and a good friend.I was lucky to have you as a teammate in Dallas and more then anything I was lucky to have you as a friend. Pedro please say hello to my daughter Lauren in heaven and see you soon my friend!
Octavio Montoto
July 21, 2014
R.I.P Pedro,We will all miss you at Drew Estates
Wilbert Cadet
July 15, 2014
Dear DeBrito Family - I am unbelievably sorry to have learned of the passing of Pedro. I was lucky enough to have played with him at UConn during his first two years. Not only was he an amazing team mate, and as great a player as he was, he was an even better person. I will always have great memories of being around him in soccer and around UConn in general. God bless & R.I.P., "Chuuch"!
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Anna Maria Teixeira
July 14, 2014
To The DeBrito Family, so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all. R.I.P. Pedro.
July 14, 2014
To The DeBrito Family, So very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. R.I.P. Pedro
Dina Almeida-McGlotten
July 14, 2014
To the DeBrito Family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Pedro. I hope you all take comfort in knowing many people admired him as a peron and his accomplishments which were a source of pride especially in the Cape Verdean community. He inspired many young men in the community to take their talents and use them to get higher education where before him they didn't. Again, sorry for your loss.
Bill Morrone
July 13, 2014
To Mr. & Mrs. John DeBrito, Sr. and family,
Our hearts are broken with the loss of your son Pedro. Our prayers are for you, and your entire family. I too had the privilege to a teammate of Pedro's at UConn. He was nothing short of an amazing player and person, both on and off the field. With love and respect...Bill & Jeanne Morrone and family.
Robert Ross
July 13, 2014
Dear Debrito Family,
I had the honor and privilege of playing with Pedro for two years on the UConn soccer team. He was not only a gifted soccer playing but one of the nicest, funniest, engaging people I met. I have great memories of Pedro and will hold him in my heart! He was one of the good ones on this earth! My thoughts and prayers are with you all, the entire DeBrito family. Most Sincerely, Robert G. Ross, UConn Goalkeeper.
Marcelino Gomes, Jr.
July 12, 2014
A prayer for the family. Sorry for the loss of Ped. Your family will be in our prayers
Shari Burckhardt
July 11, 2014
I want to send prayers to the family and friends of Pedro. I met Pedro when he played for the Wichita Wings here in Kansas. He was such a kind man. I worked for the club as an artist when they had the Missile Magazine and often traveled for games. Pedro was one of the guys I knew I could count on to look out for me when I was on the road. As a single woman, many of the guys acted like they were my big brother and Pedro was always looking out for me. Of course he wasn't above teasing me or playing jokes on me when he had the chance. Which was part of why he was so much fun. I recently got married and I wondered if he saw my wedding photos on Facebook. I kept thinking I needed to send him a message but time just got away from me and of course I thought I had all the time in the world to contact him. I'm just so glad I have so many wonderful memories of him to hold on to. My heart goes out to all those who are feeling this great loss.
July 10, 2014
To The DeBrito Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very trying time. We are so sorry for your loss.
The Dallas Sidekicks Booster Club
Patricia Church
July 9, 2014
I fondly remember great times watching the UConn soccer team; and Pedro's kind spirit off the field.
My thoughts and prayers are with Pedro's family and friends.
Jay Berlo
July 9, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Pedro's family and friends. We enjoyed his time in Dallas as part of the Dallas Sidekicks. He was a joy to watch and fun to interact with. Rest in Peace Pedro.
liz santiago & family
July 9, 2014
Pedro you will be so missed but not fogotten. Loved you so much.I will see you again
Liz S.
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