Anderson de Almeida was a gift to this world.
He is one of few people who’s loss spans across the ocean, showing the impact his life had on so many.
Born on April 21, 1981, Anderson Antones de Almeida was the second son of four to Dion Carlos and Silvia de Almeida. Always looking for fun, as a child he spent most of his time playing soccer, riding bikes, and making friends with anyone and everyone in his home of Sao Paolo, Brasil. To know Anderson was to love Anderson. With an infectious smile and a love for life like no other he, no matter how unintentional, spread a love and joy that is irreplaceable.
Anderson was always the life of the party. His big boisterous voice, whether discussing his love for his son or arguing that Corinthians was the best soccer team known to mankind, was enough to bring life to any room. He welcomed anyone and everyone into his life with a compassion and understanding only few can begin to appreciate. He spent most weekends with his family, of whom were also his closest friends. He celebrated any event with a passion and enthusiasm, no matter how small or big the occasion. Anderson always had a smile on his face, and while it may not have been his intention, always left others with a smile on their face. He had a love for not only soccer, but for a good cold beer, a properly cooked steak, the company of his loved ones, and dancing and singing to samba, Bob Marley, and Charlie Brown Jr. any and every chance he had.
The most joyous day of Anderson’s life was the birth of his son Ryan de Almeida. Anderson was a father unlike any other, not only to his son, but to his step-daughter, Maria, and a loving uncle to his nieces and nephews, Larissa, Layla, and Kayleb de Almeida.
Anderson left us and was reunited with his father, Dion Carlos de Almeida, in heaven on March 23rd, 2015.
We celebrate his life along with his beloved mother, Silvia de Almeida, and his best friends and brothers, Fabricio de Almeida, Wesley de Almeida, and Alison de Almeida. He will forever be loved by his long time partner, Claudia Crispin, and many other friends and family who will continue to encompass the love for life Anderson bestowed upon this world.
The family will be present 4-6 p.m. Saturday at The Chapel of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, 1113 West Main St., Durham, where funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. Online condolences at www.hallwynne.com
Viviane
March 25, 2015 at 12:55 pmMeu querido e amado amigo Anderson Almeida … Sentiremos muito a sua falta….. Grande amigo…. Grande pai é grande marido…. Amigo leal e amado por todos!! Descanse em paz…. Saudades eternas Vivi e Anderson do Brazil!
Terri and Larry Toscani
March 25, 2015 at 12:57 pmSilvia, Alison and family. We are so saddened by your loss. The beautiful memorial you wrote about Anderson tells us what an amazing man, son, brother and father he was. We also see that you will keep him alive in spirit. God bless you and your family. You’ll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Craig and Sheryl Fielding
March 25, 2015 at 12:59 pmWe are so, so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and our prayers are with you and your family.
Sara Pearson-Moyers-Jordan
March 25, 2015 at 3:16 pmI worked with Anderson at Piazza Italia awhile back and became close friends with Him, Wes, Sarah, Brian etc.. Those were the days!!! He would always light up the room witb his positivity and light and although I haven’t seen him in a few years am so saddened by the news. Please know that I am praying for your family and love you guys- I sadly will miss the service but will be sending love and thinking of you all during this time. Love always, Sara
Claudia Nascimento e familia
March 25, 2015 at 3:21 pmQue Deus abençoe a voces com toda força espiritual para suportar essa enorme perda.
Wiley & Pam Adams
March 25, 2015 at 4:42 pmOur hearts ache for the loss of your beloved Anderson. So glad to have met him at the birthday party for Layla & Kayleb. It showed he had a passion and love for his family. He looked so proudly at his son Ryan while playing and having fun at the party. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you through your difficult time. We will be praying for you.
Anita Maynie -Center Director
March 25, 2015 at 5:46 pmOn behalf of all of us at La Petite Academy located at 5115 Highgate Drive, we express our most heartfelt and sincere condolences to the Almeida family. Mr. Anderson was a very warm and friendly person/parent at our school. Your family is in our thoughts and prayer and may God bring you comfort during this difficult time. Mr. Anderson will be missed.
La Petite Academy
Maripily
March 25, 2015 at 5:46 pmMis mas sinceras condolencias por esta pérdida tan grande para mi fui impactante esta tragedia aun sin conocerlo,Dios les de fortaleza para seguir adelante ya el esta en el seno d nuestro padre Dios.bendiciones
Patty Zelaney
March 25, 2015 at 8:23 pmTo all of the immediate family and especially to Silvia my heartfelt thoughts and prayers. Anderson was such a nice guy, awesome son,father and brother. Brian and I share your pain and memories.
Fátima Almeida Haddad e família
March 25, 2015 at 10:35 pmQuero que saibam que eu e toda minha família, estamos muito tristes com o ocorrido com o nosso Anderson, impossível esquecer seu sorriso e suas travessuras,sempre lembrarei dele como uma pessoa alegre e cheia de vida,me orgulhava ver que ele havia se tornado um homem de bem e um pai apaixonado e carinhoso…Mas tenho a certeza que de onde ele estiver estará olhando por aqueles que ele tanto amou…Meu sobrinho querido,vamos apenas adiar um pouco mais nosso encontro,sei que um dia estaremos todos juntos novamente.
Desejo que Deus conforte o coração da minha cunhada Silvia e dos meus sobrinhos Fabrício, Wesley, Alison,Cláudia e principalmente do pequeno Ryan e de todos que tiveram o privilégio de conviver com alguém tão iluminado. Fiquem com Deus!!!
Steven Saylor
March 26, 2015 at 6:16 amI’m very sorry for your family’s loss, my thought’s and prayer’s are with you.
Cindy Cayton
March 26, 2015 at 12:59 pmI do not know Anderson or your family, but my heart goes out to you. Prayers for your family. May God wrap his arms around you during this difficult time.
leo de oliveira
March 26, 2015 at 8:16 pmOi Gente,
Sinto muito por sua perca! nossas preces para Anderson e toda familia!
Leo
Dalva Capuano Mora
March 26, 2015 at 11:02 pmMinhas profundas condolencias pela passagem do Anderson. Que Deus o receba no ceu de bracos abertos, como Ele recebe todos os seus filhos. Junto minhas preces com a de voces, especialmente `a mae do Anderson. Tambem perdi um filho e sei o que ‘e a dor de uma mae …. Que Deus os ajude a suportar tao grande perda. Anderson, descanse em paz. Deus e teu pai estara’ te recebendo com todo o amor que voce merece. Quem sabe la’ no ceu, voce encontre tambem meu filho… que tambem foi uma pessoa como voce. Nao te conheco, mas pelo que descrevem de voce, voce ja’ e’ um Anjo do Ceu …
Jucilene Hoffmann
March 27, 2015 at 7:48 amSilvia, Claudia e familiares,
Minhas condolescencias a voces.
E muito dificil expressar os meus sentimentos aqui, pois sei que eh muito grande o sofrimento pelo qual estao passando . Que Deus esteja ao lados de voces, lhe confortando neste momento tao dificil.
Voces estao no meu pensamento, assim como o Anderson tambem esta. Sentirei a falta dele e sempre o verei atraves de voces.
Um abraco muito forte,
Jucilene
Magda Silva
March 27, 2015 at 9:26 amI am really sorry for you loss. The memorial you wrote about Anderson expresses every little bit of his personality, he was indeed a remarkable person! I hope you get through this period of mourning as best as it is possible. He will always be remembered with much affection and love by everyone who know him.
Brenda and Mike Kalt
March 27, 2015 at 10:57 amMike and I are so sorry about Anderson’s death. To be in a foreign country when this happens must make you feel so alone. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Brenda Kalt
Katia Henriques
March 27, 2015 at 5:40 pmSilvia, Claudia and family,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of Anderson. Because of a health problem I will not be able to attend the service, but my thoughts and prayers go out to your family and May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Betsy and Bill Spaulding, and Dot Loescher
March 27, 2015 at 7:06 pmWe are so sorry to hear the sad news for your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra & Jim Laws
March 27, 2015 at 8:28 pmSilvia
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. May god bless you during this very difficult time. Love to you and your family.
Claudia Barrios
March 28, 2015 at 12:20 amLosing someone we love is nothing easy, but knowing that we have been able to be a part of the life of that person, we can realize that we are blessed to have been able to share in his life before he went to rest in eternal salvation. our condolences to his family
You will be eternal in our hearts Fofinho Anderson
Linda Westcott
March 28, 2015 at 7:30 amMy heart goes out to all of you who knew and loved Anderson. Please accept my deepest condolences on your tragic loss. There are no words that do justice to the heartache you all suffer. May your memories bring a small measure of comfort as you walk this difficult journey of grief and loss.
Ann and Del Williams
March 28, 2015 at 9:33 amDear Claudia,
Our hearts are heavy with the news of Anderson’s passing. Know that we are thinking of you and your family and wishing you comfort and peace.
Sincerest regards,
Ann, Del, and Juana
Ginger Newton
March 28, 2015 at 11:43 amI am a stranger to you and your family. But my prayers and thoughts will be with you always.
Sarah, Fred and Beth Thomas
March 28, 2015 at 2:14 pmClaudia and children, our family is so sorry for your loss and we understand that this is a very difficult time for all of you. We had the pleasure of meeting Anderson years ago and he was such a friendly and outgoing young man. Our thoughts and prayers will remain with your family!
Renato Amorim
March 28, 2015 at 10:13 pmEu não tive a oportunidade de te conhecer… Mas segure nas mãos de Deus e vá… Ele te sustentará!
Que Deus abençoe e conforte toda a sua família.
laura
March 30, 2015 at 5:35 pmI know mr.Anderson’s step-daughter.she is one of my best friends.she is the sweetest and strongest person I know..she is always talking about her dad.she said that he was not just her dad but he was her best friend.she was the only father she knew.he was a very good person.he loved all his daughters friends.she was his little girl.maria I am always here for you girl.rest in piece mr.Anderson.
Nora
March 31, 2015 at 12:05 amDesde Honduras Somos familiares de Erasmo hernandez uno de los compañeros que lamentablemente partió con Dios junto con Anderson, les enviamos las condolencias en este profundo dolor que compartimos, me gustaría poder hablar con ustedes de esta tragedia y aminorar este dolor que nos embarga Dios los Bendiga y nos dé mucha fuerza