Obituary. Sorry to Inform you of the passing away of our Batch Mate Joe Colaco (76)

Joseph Colaco

May 23, 1954- August 23, 2013
Resided in Monroe Township, NJ

Obituary

Joseph Colaco died on Friday August 23, 2013 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 59 years old. Mr. Colaco was born and raised in Mangalore, India. He came to the US in 1980 and settled in Flushing, Queens, NY. He later lived in Parlin before moving to South Brunswick in 1984 and finally to Monroe Twp. in 2005. He was currently employed as the vice president of business development for OHM Labratories, Inc./Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals in Princeton where he worked for over 30 years. He was a member and mentor of MCA-EC and was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception RC Church, Spotswood.

He was pre-deceased by his parents, Harold C. and Assumption (D'Sa) Colaco and two siblings, Gerard, and MaryLou.

He is survived by his wife of over 33 years, Purnima (Sheth) Colaco of Monroe Twp., two children, Premal Joseph Colaco and his fiancée Kieran Jayne of Philadelphia, PA, and Christine MaryLou Colaco of Hoboken, four siblings, MaryAnn Sequeira and her husband Eric of Denver, CO, Michael Colaco of Abudhabi, UAE, Philip Colaco and his wife Vijaya of Wantagh, NY, and Eugene Colaco and his wife Tina of Fort Lee, and many other extended family members.

Funeral services will begin at 9:30am on Wednesday August 28, 2013 from the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, 205 Rhode Hall Rd. Monroe Township, NJ 08831, 732-521-0555. A funeral liturgy will be 10:15am at Immaculate Conception RC Church. Disposition will follow Mass. Visitation will be 5-9pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.

For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made in Joseph's name to the charity of one's choice.



I got this news from our Junior Kaushik, who got it from Gerald Tellis BMD77.
Confirmed through Google.

David D'Costa

Sad Demise : Simon (Shiva) Bala - BMD 72

It is with great sadness that I wish to inform the group the Simon (Shiva) Bala, BMD (72), passed away on Saturday April 13, 2013. He was 61 years old, and his career spanned India, Qatar, UK, Bahamas and finally Toronto, Canada which he strongly considered to be his home.

I have personally known Simon since childhood and for me he was the closest thing to immediate family in Canada. Xlers who met him at the XL picnics (he came only 2/3 times) are aware of his amazing and rich journey through life. His kindness and help was experienced by a large number of people and he gave selflessly asking for very little, if ever, in return.

I will keep the group updated of funeral plans.
Regards,
Siddharth

RIP Prof Ashok Mukherjee

Got this sad news from Sanjay Sankar Maitra 69batch, that Prof Ashok K Mukherjee (batch of 61 PMIR) passed away last evening in Bangalore. Prof Mukherjee also taught in XLRI during 1967-73.

He had been ailing since long, and was living with his daughters (Shampa – 91PMIR and Shamita – 93PMIR) in Bangalore.


May his soul rest in peace
Madhukar

Sad Demise : S Nandakumar (BMD 76)

Hi Batchmates:

Just got news that Nandu passed away this morning. Joe Fernandes and Shailendra  Swarup have confirmed the news.

Jaggu --BMD77 ,second cousin spent 2 hours with him yesterday. They were meeting after 35 years. Reminiscing over old photos, Nandu was planning to celebrate his 6oth birthday shortly.

Nandu told Jaggu he was going to Vijayawada for a Consultancy assignment. Apparently he travelled by bus overnight and this morning collapsed in the hotel bathroom and died from a massive heart-attack.

His body is likely to reach Hyderabad this evening.

Has a daughter in the US . Funeral details awaited.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to his wife, daughter and other family members.

Nanda's mobile no was 09849166256

David D'Costa

Sad Demise: Fr John F Guidera, S.J

From: Prof: Madhukar Shukla

I am sad to inform you that Fr John F Guidera, S.J. passed away early this morning [May 16, 2012] in Mercy Hospital.

He had served XLRI in various capacities as Director, Dean [A&F], Administrator and Admissions In-charge. He was also the President of Jamshedpur Jesuit Society.

RIP Fr. Joe M Kennedy

Rev. Joseph M. Kennedy, S.J. died Sunday night, 12 February 2012. He was a Jesuit for 69 years and a priest for 56 years.

 Fr. Joseph M Kennedy SJ, was Director at XLRI from 1970 to 1973. He was also the Superor at Loyola School, Jamshedpur from 1962-1967 & again from 1976-1979

Viewing:
Thursday, February 16 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00 – 9:00 PM and
Friday, February 17 from 10:00 – 10:45 AM
St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church
10800 Old Court Road
Woodstock, MD 21163-1107

Mass of Christian Burial:
Friday, February 17 at 11:00 AM
St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church
10800 Old Court Road
Woodstock, MD 21163-1107

Burial will follow in the Woodstock Jesuit Cemetery.

Notes of condolences may be sent to:
Ms. Jane F. Kennedy (sister)
3152 Gracefield Road, MS 201
Silver Spring, MD 20905

Sister M. Francesca Kennedy, C.S.C. (sister)
St. Mary’s Convent
St. Mary’s, Notre Dame IN   46556

Saints of God, come to his aid!

Hasten to meet him angels of the Lord!

Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High.

 

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord,

And let perpetual light shine upon him.

May he rest in peace. Amen.

B P Rao - An XLRI Alumnus, who had the privilege of studying there while Fr Kennedy was Diro, has written a touching piece in memoriam

Obituary of Fr. Eugene Power S.J.

Fr. Eugene J. Power S.J. was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on September 29, 1919, the son of John Power and Helen Ciemneski. He was baptized into the holy Catholic faith in St. Mary's Church in Plainsfield, NJ, and graduated from St. Peter's High School, New Brunswick, NJ, in 1938. He entered the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) on September 22, 1938 at St. Isaac Jogues Novitiate in Wernersville, PA, where he made his first ascetical and literary studies from 1938 to 1942. Weston College, Weston, MA, conferred on him an A.B. degree in 1948 and an MA on completion of his philosophy program there in 1945.

Fr. Power was then assigned to Georgetown Preparatory School, Garrett Park, MD, where he taught the sophomores mathematics and French from 1945 to 1948. He came to Woodstock College, MD, in 1948 to begin theological studies, and was ordained to the Catholic priesthood on June 17, 1951 by Baltimore Archbishop Francis P. Keough. He completed studies in spirituality and ascetical theology at the Jesuit House at Auriesville, NY, in 1953, and made solemn profession in the Society at St. Mary's Church, Jamshedpur, India, on February 2, 1956.

 

Fr. Power's first priestly assignment, after a year of preparation for the Maryland Province Jamshedpur mission, was to Jamshedpur, India, in 1957. Here he taught both in Loyola School and in the Xavier Labour Relations Institute from 1954 to 1970. From 1970 to 1974 he functioned as teacher and administrator in De Nobili School, Dhanbad, India. The year 1995 saw Fr. Power return to the United States to undertake pastoral ministry and Jesuit Community services at St. Isaac Jogues Community at Wernersville. This he did until 2001, with a two year hiatus from 1997 to 1999 when he functioned as chaplain to the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception in Cherry Hill, NJ.

 

Health problems prompted Fr. Power's 2008 move to the Manresa Hall care facilities in Merion Station, PA, where he continued his prayerful support for the Church, his brother Jesuits, especially the several Jamshedpur colleagues there with him, and for all who sought his help, until God called him home on January 1, 2012.

 

Reverend clergy, religious, friends are invited to his Concelebrated Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. in Manresa Hall Sunroom, 261 City Ave., Merion Station, PA 19066, on Thursday, January 5. Interment in Jesuit Cemetery, Wernersville, PA. Friends may call at Manresa Hall Sunroom on Thursday morning from 10:15 until 11:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Father's name to the Jesuit Seminary Guild, Maryland Province Jesuits, 8600 LaSalle Rd., Towson, Maryland 21286.

Sad Demise: Mr B Balaji (XLRI 83)

Mr. B. Balaji of XLRI Class of 1983, Director of ADP India (Hyderabad) passed away yesterday after a long illness. His last rites happened this afternoon).

May his soul rest in peace.

Sad Demise: Fr. Richard Norman

Dear XLers,

I regret to inform you of the sad demise of Fr. Richard Norman, also fondly called
Sam, on Monday, the 12th of Sept, at 3:20 pm, US time. Fr. Norman was very much
part of the community at Loyola and XLRI. At XLRI he was involved in the construction of the early buildings and the faculty accommodation.

May his soul rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Ronald D'Costa
The Boulevard Hotel
Bistupur
Jamshedpur

Sad Demise: Debu (BMD88)

Just a piece of information that I got from a common friend. Debu (1988 – BM batch) passed away a couple of days ago in the US due to pancreatic cancer. Those who knew Debu will remember him as a computer whiz-kid. After XL, we worked together at CMC, Mumbai though our paths later took a different direction. Pl join me in praying for his soul and for giving his family enough strength and courage to get over this tragedy. I understand he was not married.

May his soul RIP.

Regards, Gopi

Sad News: Madhur Tiwary (71BMD) R.I.P.

Just received word that Madhur Tiwary of Tiwary Bechar, Jamshedpur XL '71 Passed away in his sleep in his hotel room in Calcutta yesterday morning.In all probability the corpse will be brought to Jamshedpur tomorrow for the cremation.

May his soul rest in peace
Ronald D'Costa
BM '70
22 Oct 2009

Deep Condolences : Preeti Vinayak (2001)

It seems that Preeti Vinayak of the 2001 batch just passed away a couple of days ago from a prolonged illness.

We pray for her soul and for strength to her family to help them through this time.

God bless you, Preeti.

Sad Demise - Jasmit Singh - 76 batch

Received this mail from Arun (a batchmate of Jasmit's)

it is my sad responsibility to share an equally sad piece of news with all concerned ----- jassy aka jasmit singh is no more ------ he succumbed to a heart attack and passed away on 04 / 10 / 2008 at Delhi -------
i am sure all of us who knew him well will miss his reassuring presence at delhi + his --- " i am ready to help you right now " -------- response at all times ------ ----------------------------------------------------------------- the cremation is this evening .

i am sure most will join me in offering deepest condolences to his family ----- and bidding him a heavy heart farewell

Obituary : Mrs Evelyn Vanjour

Prof Vanjour (Dean in 98) died a few years ago of cancer. His wife Mrs Evelyn Vanjour just died yesterday, also from cancer.

Franklin is their only child. He was just entering high school when we were on campus (97-99). He currently works with Infosys. Franklin can be contacted at fvanjour[@]gmail[.]com

Kim


Hi XL'ers:

Just got a call from Franklin informing me that his mother Evelyn Vanjour, wife of Late Prof. Mike Vanjour, passed away peacefully in her sleep this morning at 0530AM, at Karunashraya.

May her soul rest in peace.

The funeral details will be announced shortly.

David D'Costa

Hi Folks:

The funeral service for late Mrs Evelyn Vanjour will be held at Infant Jesus Church, Viveknagar,Bangalore, at 0930hrs. On 12th April, followed by internment at Hosur Road Cemetry.
For those who cannot make it to the church, the hearse should reach Hosur Road European Cemetry by about 1020to 1030hours.

Earlier today there was a prayer service conducted for the repose of the soul of Evelyn at XLRI, Jamshedpur.
The XL Bangalore chapter had arranged for a floral tribute earlier today.

David D'Costa
www.purewaterhouse.com

Mihir Bose (74batch)... RIP

Just a little while ago, I got the sad news that Mihir Bose (PM & IR 1974) passed away at about 6 pm today. Mihir had been suffering from cancer for a while.

Let us all pray for that he finds lasting peace hereafter.

DP

Eva (Mody) Nambiar 77PMIR - RIP

Ms.Eva Nambiar, PMIR 1977, wife of Gopi Nambiar(Seagrams, ex-Pepsi) passed away on the 13th of August 2007, after a struggle with cancer since the last few years. She was with Personnel Search Services in Delhi.

Mr. P. C. Mehra of the Delhi Alumni chapter writes "I had an opportunity to meet her during one of the Alumni Meets and she came across a warm human being, full of energy and enthusiasm. On her passing away we have lost an involved alumnus.

May her soul RIP."

Sad Demise of Mr. VP Sinha 80PMIR Tata Steel

I just came to know about this... and am sad to inform that Viren P Sinha (80PMIR) expired yesterday after prolonged illness.

His cremation is today

May his family have to courage and equanimity to bear this loss