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BRITO -- Clifford M. Brito, age 86, a long-term resident of Bosque Farms, NM passed away at home in the company of his loving wife, Emily on Tuesday, October 7, 2008. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta, NM and active in the Legion of Mary, Third Order Servites and many other ministries. Having served 32 years in the US Navy, Cliff was most proud of his two years aboard the light aircraft carrier, USS Steamer Bay, seeing battle in several crucial WWII engagements in the South Pacific. He enjoyed reunions with his shipmates and hosted a reunion in Albuquerque, NM. Cliff's family and faith were the light of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Serafin and Rosa Brito; first wife, Piedad; daughter, Cathyrn Brown; brother, Tony and two sisters, Salina and Lydia. Cliff is survived by his wife, Emily; two brothers, Rudy Brito and wife, Bessie of California and Bernie Brito of Colorado; granddaughter, Mykael Ellis of Santa Fe; grandson, John Clifford Amick, and great-grandchildren, Cody and Carly Amick of California. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and primos. All that knew Cliff will remember his service, his love, strength, and gentleness. All Services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, in Peralta, beginning with a Viewing on Friday, October 10, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, on Monday, October 13, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers make donations in Clifford M. Brito's name to the building fund of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, in Peralta. Sign Clifford's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
        Published on: Fri October 10, 2008