Tolleaband ,Chinchinim He passed away last night as he was shifted from private hospital to GMC Bambolim after a brief illness He made footbal as a career and succeeded well.He was proud of his football profession. His position as a player was centre back.He received much praise and admiration for his very dependable performance It would not be exaggeration to stress his role in the games.He definitely was known as one of the best at that time He doned the colours for Shantilal and finally gravitated towards Dhempe Sports Club and served them extremely well during his hay days.His favourite jersy no 5 revived glorious moments in his career and preserved it as a momento to cherish for life He was the coach of now defunct Salcette Club His passion for the game of soccer continued through out his life,till the last breath. HE was the coach for budding CRCC players.He conducted many a successful summer camps for the CRCC FOOTBALL ground was his favourite past time in fact his address to meet .He was unassuming , sincere, dedicated soldier of CRCC lending his hand at all times,in the organising tournaments , and leading teams at various level of competition His admiration and passion for soccer can gauzed by the fact that his sons are named after renowned soccer players
He always acknowledged with gratitude the role of late Cyril Ferrao in promoting him and his career. He was instrumental in instituting an award in the memory of Cyril Ferrao.about a year back and suggested friends and clubs that could be approached.His inputs were used to finalise a resume ,the only one avaiable on this great professional coach player commentator and reporter. The road sign in existence in memory of Cyril was not even known to many .Together we cleaned ,painted and inscribed his name,though later reluctant some support came from family .He calmly advised me about returning it even though I insisted It was in this connection i came in close contact with him It was very hard for him when he lost his dear spouse but made her life comfortable and happy during her illness A very devout person attended daily mass very regularly.In the market he did his purchases quickly and did not hang out and idle The soccer enthusiast and football lovers of Chinchinim Village salute him in reverence for the contribution towards the game and his involvelment with CRCC and activities. He is role model to budding players of simplicity,honest ,sincerity and consistency. HIS MEMORY will be etched in the hearts and minds of sports lovers specially soccer enthusiast Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
