Obituary: Ramiro F. Martinho, 85, Of Ridgefield

Information and Photo Courtesy Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Ramiro F. Martinho, 85, of Ridgefield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday late afternoon, Sept. 4, 2023, at Danbury Hospital.

He was born in Amiais de Baixo, Portugal, and immigrated to Hartford, 48 years ago. He immigrated to the United States in pursuit of the American dream, searching for the opportunity of an education and a better life for his beloved daughter, Maria Rosa. He worked extremely hard to realize his dream of one day having a doctor in the family, and was a tireless champion of education for his adored granddaughters and extended family. Moreover, Ramiro achieved his dream of building a new house in Portugal, where he enjoyed visiting family and friends every summer for the last 20-plus years. Through grit, faith and determination, his American Dream was realized.

Ramiro was also a devoted soccer fan and loved spending time watching and talking about the Portuguese soccer league. He was a lifelong fan of Sporting CP.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Carmina Martinho, his beloved daughter Maria Rosa Martinho Lipner, and, his pride and joy, his grandchildren: Dr. Lauren Lipner and her husband Dr. Benjamin Johnson, Dr. Kaitlin Lipner and her fiancé Bryan Natividad (PhD candidate 2024). He is also survived by his cherished brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many nephews and nieces in Portugal, France and the United States.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, Sept. 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home; 25 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Sept. 8, at 2:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church; 149 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury. Interment will follow in Ridgebury Cemetery, Ridgefield.