Dr. J. D. Coutinho was the founder and Chairman of Coutinho Properties. A well-known writer of fiction, his other interests include the Brazilian Endowment for the Arts. A non-profit organization of which he was also founder & President. Among his many awards for his philanthropic activities was his being awarded the title of ‘Commander’ in the Order of Rio Branco (the Brazilian equivalent of the Legion of Honor). J.D. Coutinho, passed away quietly on the 6th of March 2024.