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Tribute to Lucio Pimenta

Tribute to Lucio Pimenta

(1930-2025)

 

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, and with profound sadness, we inform you of the passing, on January 19, 2025 at the age of 94, of Lucio Pimenta, longtime Chamber affiliate, dear friend, and former Board member.

Born on December 4, 1930 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Mr. Pimenta joined the Merchant Marine Academy in Rio de Janeiro and graduated with honors.  He was selected to join Brazilian shipping company Lloyd Brasileiro, where he rose the ranks and was promoted to captain.  He commanded several ships and played an important role in Brazilian foreign trade.  In 1970, he was assigned as Deputy Head of the New York Office, a role in which he coordinated shipping trade with other countries.  Later, he was promoted to Head of the New York Office, where he remained until retirement.

Mr. Pimenta was an important and dedicated Director and member of the Chamber, regularly participating in activities and attending events and programs.  He greatly contributed to the Brazil Independence Day Reception and was integral to the planning of the Person of the Year Awards Gala Dinner.  Even in recent years, following his relocation to Bluffton, South Carolina, he would return to New York to contribute to many successful POY events.

Recognizing his great dedication to Brazil-US relations, Mr. Pimenta was honored with several awards from the Federal Government of Brazil as well as the Brazilian military.

Mr. Pimenta’s dedication to the Chamber strengthened ties between Brazil and the United States and furthered the Chamber’s mission of promoting trade and investment between the two nations.  Moreover, Mr. Pimenta was a close friend to all.  His wit, wisdom, and kindness were unmatched and his presence and humor will be greatly missed.

Mr. Pimenta is survived by his wife, Maria Helena Pimenta; his sons, Fernando Pimenta, Paulo Pimenta, and Lucio Pimenta, Jr.; and his grandchildren.

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