Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Apr 16: Fredrick Fernandes, one of the oldest residents in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, residing in an urban hamlet at Surathkal, approximately 15 km from Mangaluru, passed away on April 16 after a brief illness, surrounded by his family members at his bedside. He was 102 years old.

Born in the then composite parish of Angelore on October 22, 1921, Fredrick Fernandes received his education at St. Joseph's Primary School in Kankanady and completed his 11th standard at St. Aloysius College in Mangaluru. He later relocated to Mumbai, where he secured employment with Nestle. Subsequently, he worked for 'May and Baker' and 'Britannia' companies.

In an exclusive interview with Daijiworld TV last year, he fondly shared many memories, particularly of meeting Mahatma Gandhi, Pope John Paul II, and Queen Elizabeth during his time in Mumbai.

Fredrick Fernandes is survived by his wife, Lilly Fernandes, and four children.

Funeral details are awaited.