Écio Pasca, former Portuguesa manager, dies aged 76 | OneFootball

Écio Pasca, former coach of Portuguesa, died on Monday morning, at the age of 76. He was hospitalized in São Paulo to treat a mouth tumor.

Écio was known for leading the iconic Portuguesa team that won the 1991 Copinha championship, with players like Dener, Sinval, and Tico. In an official statement, Lusa mourned the passing of the former coach.

As a player, Écio was a midfielder for Palmeiras between 1967 and 1968. His last job as a coach was in the youth divisions of Portuguesa.

The wake takes place on Monday, from 1pm to 5pm, at OSSEL Avelino. Afterwards, the ceremony will proceed to the Vila Alpina Crematorium.

Check out Lusa's full note:

Note of sorrow – Écio Pasca

Portuguesa SAF deeply regrets the passing of former coach Écio Pasca, this Monday (22), at the age of 76.

Écio led Lusa to the historic São Paulo Junior Football Cup title in 1991. The team that had Dener, Sinval, Tico and others still holds the best campaign in the history of the competition.

The wake takes place today, from 1pm to 5pm, at OSSEL Avelino (Rua Caetano Pimentel do Vabo, 74, Jardim Avelino). Afterwards, the ceremony will proceed to the Vila Alpina Crematorium (Av. Francisco Falconi, 437, Vila Alpina).

Our sincere condolences to family and friends.

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