Obituary for Silvester Brito Dr. Silvester John Brito, 81, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away Oct. 7th in Cheyenne. He was born September 26, 1937 in Delta, Colorado.
Silvester was an Associate Professor for the University of Wyoming, teaching Anthropology and American Folklore Studies as well as Chicano and Religious Studies. He received many prestigious awards in his field including a Senior Fulbright. He was a member of M.E.C.h.A. and the Keepers of the fire.
Silvester was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church where he practiced his beliefs and dedication to serving Catholic charities. He was also an avid hunter, fisherman, world traveler, writer, poet, and musician. Silvester is survived by his wife, Carol; four children, Desiree (Eloy) Vasquez, Michael (Teresa) Brito, Juan Brito and Jude (Kim Moyer) Brito; Betty (Roberto) Cordova; ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Jessie Brito and sister, Gwendolyn Sanchez. Vigil for the Deceased will be 6:00 p.m., Friday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Funeral Liturgy will be 9:00 a.m., Saturday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with burial to follow at Olivet Cemetery.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Silvester Brito please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Vigil For The Deceased , OCT 12. 06:00 PM St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 603 House Avenue Cheyenne, WY, US, 82007 Order Flowers for the Vigil For The Deceased Guaranteed delivery before Silvester’s Vigil For The Deceased begins.
Funeral Liturgy , OCT 13. 09:00 AM St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 603 House Avenue Cheyenne, WY, US, 82007 Order Flowers for the Funeral Liturgy Guaranteed delivery before Silvester’s Funeral Liturgy begins.
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