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Mumbai: Former president of SJKWA John Crasta Agrar passes away

  •   Mon, Apr 19 2021 09:02:45 PM

Rons Bantwal

Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 19: Former president of Konkani Welfare Association (SJKWA) John Crasta Agrar passed away on Monday, April 19 due to a brain haemorrhage at Meditech hospital in Mira-Bhayandar, Mumbai.

He was originally from Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada and belonged to the Holy Saviour Church, Agrar parish. He was also a social worker and actively engaged in philanthropic services. He operated the Shaun Tours & Travels in Mira Road for over two decades. 

In the past, when a two-day Konkani food festival depicting the ancestral life of the Christian community in ancient coastal Karnataka was held in Mira Road, SJKWA had created an elaborate exhibition in the name of the 'Matov Sobhanacchio Vastu' (museum containing objects for wedding chapels). It was a collection of unique objects that represent the culture of the early Christians of Mangaluru. As a pioneer of the Christian community wedding (Roce) programs in coastal Karnataka and across Mumbai, he introduced old Christian heritage to the nuptials.

He would also invite Konkani, Tulu and Kannada drama teams to perform at Mira Road as a means to promote the unity of the people of Karnataka. John Crasta is survived by his wife, son, daughter and relatives. 

 

 

 
  

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  • Wilma Dsouza Moras, Kuwait/Madanthyar

    Tue, Apr 20 2021

    Heartfelt condolences to family members. May his soul rest in Peace.

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  • Jerald D'souza, Mira road

    Tue, Apr 20 2021

    John Crasta,the present President of st. Joseph's konkani welfare association Mira road,a name unknown to few. A fantastic human being, a great lover and promoter of konkani in Mira road. His tireless passion to restore and sustain konkani culture as per tradition is noteworthy. His untimely demise sent a shocking wave among his well wishers. God's plans are mysterious but not rediculous. May good lord embrace him with his angels to his heavenly abode. May his soul find eternal peace. Heartfelt sympathies to his sorrowful wife and children. May God fill them with courage to overcome this pain.

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  • Hilary D Silva, Niddodi/Mira Road

    Tue, Apr 20 2021

    An inspiring Leader , a committed worker and the backbone of St. Joseph's Konkani Welfare Association Mira Road, was president of the Association and active since it's inception. Dear John, we miss you but we will cherish your enthusiasm towards upliftment of Konkani Culture and try to follow your foot steps. A true warrior of Konkani who was behind many Konkani Cultural programs and events held in Mira Road. You will always remain our inspiration dear John. We also pray that God may grant his wife and children the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss. Hilary D Silva on behalf of Konkani Welfare Association Mira Road.

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  • Rudy D Souza & Family, Omzoor / Kuwait

    Tue, Apr 20 2021

    Dear Family members of John Crasta Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Johnny. He was in our Omzoor parish during his High School Studies in Nithya Sahaya Matha High School Arkula ( 1977- 1980) From there he moved to Mumbai in seek of daily bread. And I am glad to say that he has become a successful businessman. Having a good heart he has worked for the downtrodden, looked forward to the upliftment of poor people, and thus became a well-known philanthropist. May his beautiful soul rest in peace

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  • FLORA DSOUZA, Kalmady/Jerimeri-Mumbai

    Tue, Apr 20 2021

    Very sad news... May his Soul rest in Peace.. Deep condolences to his Wife, children & all his loved ones..

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  • VINCY DANIEL PINTO, Bangkok

    Tue, Apr 20 2021

    RIP brother . Our condolences to wife and children.

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  • Melwin Kalakul, Dubai /Allipade

    Tue, Apr 20 2021

    May his soul Rest In Peace. My prayers are with you and your family .

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  • Fr Stany Pinto, Shambhur/Karwar

    Tue, Apr 20 2021

    It's a very sad news that John Crasta ( Johny Dattu) Agrar/Mira Road has changed his abode to Eternity. He was full of life and love . Lived a dignified life in a dignified way. Can not question the wisdom/Will of God in lifting him up to Him. Condolences to all the Family Members

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  • Ronald D'Cunha, L- Ponegol, Agrar, Shj, UAE, Bantwal D.K.

    Tue, Apr 20 2021

    So sad to hear about the sad demise of dear John Crasta, Agrar. Our heartfelt condolences. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Maxim Mendonsa, Moodbidri/Miraroad/manipal

    Tue, Apr 20 2021

    My heartfelt sympathies to his bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace

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  • Paul D Souza, Bondel/Sharjah

    Tue, Apr 20 2021

    very sad news. Heartfelt condolences to his sad family. May his soul est in Peace.

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  • Anita, Mira road

    Tue, Apr 20 2021

    He is our present president of SJKWA Mira road. May his soul rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to Helenbai, Delu, Jane and all the family members may the Lord give strength and courage to bear the loss.

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  • K.Shenoy, Dubai/India-Sooda

    Mon, Apr 19 2021

    So Sad to hear .One who was good samartian during first wave. God may be wanted him to call to this kingdom with same virus. Our heartfelt condolences RIP

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  • Carmel, Bendore/ Mira Road

    Mon, Apr 19 2021

    Dear Helen, Dillu and Jane, very sorry to hear about the sad demise of dear John. He was such a wonderful person and a very dear friend and will be fondly remembered. Praying for you all to have the strength to cope with his loss. May his soul Rest In eternal Peace.

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  • Paul Quadros, Little flower consultancy

    Mon, Apr 19 2021

    We will miss you John Baba , nobody can be a great person like you . May God bless you and your family

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  • Paul Quadros, Little flower consultancy, Mira road

    Mon, Apr 19 2021

    We will miss you John Baba , your active participation in all the activities we will miss you , no words can fill this moment. May God bless you and your family. Paul Quadros and family

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  • Prakash D Cunha, Bajpe/Abudhabi.

    Mon, Apr 19 2021

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Canute Menezes, Miraroad/Shirva

    Mon, Apr 19 2021

    He is present President of St Joseph's Konkani Welfare Association. We lost a good worker of our association. May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to the bereaved family members.

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  • Oric and Rudolph Pinto, Kadri. Mangalore

    Mon, Apr 19 2021

    Heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace 🙏

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  • Allwyn Thomas pais, Mumbai/Dubai

    Tue, Apr 20 2021

    Absoloutely shattered hearing this news,completely devastated,such a nice soul,soft spoken,always eager to help everyone.deepest condolence to the entire family.

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  • Allwyn Thomas pais, Dubai/Mumbai Mira Road

    Tue, Apr 20 2021

    Im completely shattered and devasted hearing this terrible news,it was hard to beleive at one point of time.i wished it was not true.such a lovely soul,visited his office so many times so soft spoken always eager to help.deepest condolence to helen bai,his children also to all family and friends,totally in your grief.

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