Obituary of Adriano Meixide Coutinho

Adriano Meixide Coutinho, age 67, of Shelton, beloved husband of Maria Madalena Ferreira DosSantos Coutinho, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Born in Ardaos, Boticas, Portugal on March 9, 1954, he was a son of Maria Meixide Coutinho of Bridgeport and the late Jose Diniz Coutinho.

Adriano was a member of the Laborers Union Local 146 and was retired from F.G.B. Construction where he dedicated many years as a laborer. He was a member of the Vasco da Gama Portuguese Club, where he enjoyed playing cards, spending time with his friends, and watching his favorite soccer team S.L. Benfica play.

A hardworking man, he provided for his family and always put their needs first. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. Adriano treasured time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who affectionately called him Avô. The unconditional love he gave and the values he taught will forever live in their hearts. Adriano will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his beloved wife of 43 years, Maria, survivors include his mother Maria Meixide Coutinho, loving children, Nuno Coutinho of Ansonia and Ashley Coutinho and her fiancé Don Lucas of Trumbull, three cherished grandchildren, Ivana, Olivia and Noah Coutinho, a brother, Domingos Coutinho and his wife Teresa, three sisters, Belmira Vaz, Adelaide Bras and her husband Joao and Teresa Irizzary, as well as many nieces, nephews, brother and sisters-in-law.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. directly in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 429 Huntington Road, Bridgeport, CT. Entombment will follow in Mount St. Peter Cemetery, Derby, CT. A walk-through visitation will take place on Monday, May 24, 2021 from 4 – 7 pm at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Visitors are asked 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.