Career
Flamengo"s Parque Aquático Fadel Fadel (Fadel Fadel Aquatic Park) is named in his honor. Born in Sumidouro, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, of Lebanese descent, he was elected president of Flamengo in 1962, leaving the position in 1965. During his administration, he inaugurated the club"s Olympic pool in 1963.
He died on September 23, 1969 in Rio de Janeiro.