Jose Viana's Obituary
Jose Americo Viana, age 76, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, died suddenly on Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE. Mr. Viana, formerly of Vienna, VA, retired to the shore area in 1997 with his wife of 46 years, Monica Silva Viana.
Mr. Viana lived the American Dream after arriving in the U.S.A. in 1958 from Brazil. He embodied the virtues of hard work, pursuit of education, and self determination to raise a family and build a successful career. His career began in Brazil with his father's agricultural business and once in the United States his career moved into the banking industry concluding in Washington, DC, in 1995 with the Inter-American Development Bank as an Export Finance Officer. In his retirement, he was a strong supporter of the Republican Party and supported his wife's efforts with local charities and community outreach programs.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his son Alexandre Viana and his wife Kari Ann; grandson Alexander Americo Viana; granddaughter Gabriella Victoria Viana; two sisters, Maria Edna and Eliane; four brothers, Joao, Alberto, Carlos and Delano.
In addition to his parents, Raimundo Viana and Maria Jose Silveira Viana, he was predeceased by his sister Fatima and two brothers Raimundo and Pedro.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, 11 AM, at St. Edmond's Catholic Church, King Charles & Laurel Streets, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Interment will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Enterprises, Inc., Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Edmond's Catholic Church at the above address or to Beebe Medical Center Foundation, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
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