Americo Pinto Pereira
Prominent businessman and community figure in Ironbound
On Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, Americo Pinto Pereira passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 70.
Americo ran Johnny's Fruits and Vegetables, a landmark in the Ironbound community for over 25 years. He was a pillar of the Portuguese-American community. Americo was a passionate St. Louis Cardinals fan and avid lover of all sports. Deeply patriotic, he loved America and devoted much of his time to its history and politics.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 46 years, Aurea Vieira (née Falorca), who selflessly cared for and comforted him during his most difficult time. He is also survived by his two grief-stricken daughters, Natalie and Amanda, his son-in-law, Paul, and the lights of his life, his grandchildren, Miles and Maxime. He has now transitioned and is in the loving embrace of his parents, Ana and Joaquim Pereira, and his sister and brother, Rosa and Mario.
Visitation for Americo will be held on Friday, Jan. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Buyus Funeral Home, 426 Lafayette St., in Newark, N.J. The funeral for Americo will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 9 a.m. at Buyus. Interment is at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, N.J.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, www.pancan.orgwould be greatly preferred.
Please visit www.buyusfuneralhome.com.