WINDHAM— Geraldo Bento Felix da Silva Jr., 41, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2019. He was born July 18, 1977, in Campo Grande, Brasil, a son of Geraldo Felix da Silva Sr. and Luzia Teodoro Felix da Silva. Geraldo, known to many as "Junior" grew up in Brasil where he received his education. As a young man, he loved spending time in with his family. In his early 20s, he moved to the United States and was dedicated to his practice in the Brasilian Martial Art, Capoeira, earning his teacher's belt. Through capoeira, he met his future wife, Laura Stanley, and on September 8, 2003, they were married in Portland. Together they had a son, Dante Stanley Felix. Geraldo loved spending time with his family and especially enjoyed teaching and watching his son progress in the Martial Arts field and wrestling. By trade, Geraldo was a painter, and had spent the last several years working for himself. He was an extremely hard worker, well-respected in the construction industry and enjoyed providing for his family. Geraldo was a homebody and always saw to it that family visiting from away was welcomed and well taken care of, especially when it came to lobster! Geraldo loved his family, including his beloved black lab dog, Duke Stanley Felix. He is survived by his wife, Laura Stanley of Windham; and son, Dante Felix of Windham; parents Geraldo Felix da Silva Sr. and Luzia Felix da Silva; siblings, Anderson Felix, Shirley Felix, and Rodrigo Felix; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019 at 4pm at the Windham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 434 River Rd., Windham, ME 04062.