FOOTPRINTS ON SANDS OF TIME
Prof. Antonio Francisco de Jesus Lopes Permeiro ward, Chinchinim,(22-7-1900 -- 1-4-1966) Prof. Antonio *“Lived his life well”* , since he devoutly believed and lived by the maxim,*”The righteous live on faith” *.He was the only son of Mr. Angelo Antonio,/Mrs Etelvina Matutina. It was unfortunate losing his father at age of 4yrs and mother at the age of19 yrs, which changed the avowed course of his life. His early education in Portuguese was at Escola Primaria. He attained proficiency in Portuguese and Latin at Rachol Seminary. Further completed English Education atChinchinim(St Aloyisus) and at Margao .He was one of the founder members of rechristened “New Educational Institute”, which was much needed facility in the Village. He taught for many years in the renamed St Bosco`s High School.. He is fondly remembered as a dedicated patient,,loved and respected teacher. Portuguese Govt appointed him in Primary Schools atCortalim and at Macazana.(1959-1960).He served Communidade de Chinchinim as its Attorney.. Portuguese Govt. honoured him and nominated him as Member Secretary, of Village Administration “Junta Local da Freguesia de Chinchinim,”(1960-1962) until it was transformed into Village Panchayat .He was member of Confrarias “Most Blessed Sacrament &Sta, Rita deCasia. Married to Mrs Maria from Betalbatim has surviving children,in Mr Socorro,,Mr Oscar. Mrs Crisalinda , Mrs Estrela and late Mrs Ilda, Mr Angelo, Fr Conradino Prof. Antonio remains one of the visionaries along with Prof. of Primary Potuguese Education, thus providing another alternative for the Villagers of Chinchinim for English Education, issue for migration, immigration for employment opportunities , specially for those financiially handicapped to move out of village for English exposure Mr Nelson Lopes Founder Chairman