New Validation: João Paulo De Souza of Brazil (1902-2012)

LongeviQuest is pleased to announce the age validation of João Paulo De Souza of Brazil at age 110. He was born in Ceará-Mirim, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil on 16 June 1902. He was a husband and a father of six children. He is the first documented male supercentenarian from the State of Rio Grande do Norte.

(Source: Tribuna do Norte)

De Souza founded Armazém Pará with his son Pedro Câmara de Souza in 1959. Over the next 40 years, he opened multiple store chains, and the company grew into Natal’s largest construction materials retailer. Upon retiring, one of his sons took on the role of managing the company. Although he was in a wheelchair and hard of hearing as a centenarian, De Souza still played an active role in his stores by checking the products on the shelves every day to ensure they met his standards.

João Paulo de Souza passed away in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, on 20 December 2012, at the age of 110 years, 187 days.

LongeviQuest congratulates João Paulo De Souza’s family on his posthumous recognition.

For more information, please view De Souza’s Directory Profile here.