In loving memory of Dr. Arthur C. Pinto
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Memorial for Arthur C. Pinto, MD
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Born in Mangalore, India on Oct. 2, 1953
Departed on Feb. 16, 2016 and resided in Fairfield, CT.
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| Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life: |
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016
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Private
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Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
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Dr. Arthur C. Pinto of Fairfield, CT passed away on Tuesday February 16, 2016 with his family at his side at Bridgeport Hospital after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 62 years old, born on October 2, 1953 in Mangalore, India and was the youngest of five children born to the late Judith and Ralph Pinto. He attended medical school at St. Johns National Academy of Sciences in Bangalore, India, completed his training at Bridgeport Hospital, Vanderbilt University and Kings College in London, and has worked at Bridgeport and St. Vincent's Hospitals for over 32 years. He was former Chief of Urology at Bridgeport Hospital. Arthur devoted his life to caring for others and as a skilled surgeon and dedicated clinician he was often his patients' greatest advocate. An esteemed colleague and loyal friend. He always had a ready smile, was warm, charismatic and devoted to his family. He was the epitome of a gentleman and was beloved by those that knew him and will be greatly missed. Arthur in his youth was a ranked tennis player. He was an avid golfer, loved skiing, and collected art and antiques. He cherished his family and is survived by brothers Patrick Pinto (Veronica), Dr. Edward Pinto (Dr. Marguerite), sisters Rita Gonsalves, Daphne Fickes (Dr. Michael) and Thelma Pinto. Nieces and nephews: Margaret Mitchell (Ian), Mario Pinto (Judith), Roy Pinto, Dr. Ralph Pinto (Bernadette), Claude Pinto (Regina), Dr. Nirmala Gonsalves (Dr. Steven), Dr. Christina Pinto (Ira), Dr. Michelle Pinto Kittleson (Kurt), Lisa Pinto, Dr. Michael Fickes, Sarah Fickes and grand nieces/nephews Sonali, Kiran and Devan, Martin and Conrad, Noah, Tricia, Nicole, Nayan, Naomi, Caitlin, Rachel and Krystal. The family wishes to thank the dedicated doctors and nurses at Bridgeport Hospital, specifically in the Emergency Room, Radiology and the Medical ICU for their expert care and kindness. A Mass of Christian Burial - A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday February 20, 2016, at 10:00 am, meeting directly at St. Pius Church. A private interment ceremony will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of Arthur C Pinto MD to the Bridgeport Hospital Foundation, 267 Grant St., Bridgeport, CT 06610, to be used for the Department of Urology or to a charity of your choice. For further information and to sign an online guest book please visit www.spearmillerfuneral.com.
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