Roy J. Brito

East Alton—Roy J. Brito, 77, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026 at St. Louis University Hospital.

Born Aug. 25, 1949 in Greeley, CO, he was the son of Dionicio and Dora (Chavez) Brito.

He married Marie Louise Diaz in 1968 in Thornton, CO. Together they shared 58 years of marriage.

Roy worked as an operator for Shell Oil, and later for Conoco Phillips, retiring in 2011. He enjoyed rainbow trout fishing and camping, but he really loved riding his motorcycle on the river road, calling it his “calming down time”. He also liked to cook and loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Renee Brito of East Alton; Steven Brito of Lochbuie, CO, and William (Myshia) Brito of South Roxana; grandchildren, Ashley (Mike) Gingery, Michael (Kristen) Austra, Gage Young, Dalton Brito, Leia Brito, Xander Carsten and Harlem Brito; great grandchildren, Tayson (Izzy) Gager, Camren, Brooklyn, Fallyn, Makenna, Kaydence and Madison; and a sister, Frances Martinez of Lochbuie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dionicio and Dora Brito.

Memorial visitation will be held from 1 pm until the time of services at 3 pm Friday November 20, 2026 at Paynic Home for Funerals.

An online guestbook is available at www.paynicfh.com