Matanhy’s students hold memorial service Published on: March 29, 2012 - 01:24
PANAJI: ‘To Sir with Love’ – a memorial service was held by Matanhy Saldanha’s former students - to pay tributes to their beloved "Sir Matanhy" after his untimely and shocking death last week.
The service began with an Eucharistic celebration and was followed by a widely attended condolence meet. The Eucharistic celebration was led by Fr Ian Figueiredo, Provincial of the Konkan Province, and concelebrated by 8 Salesian priests.
Matanhy spent the better part of his life teaching students at Don Bosco, Panaji.
The well known activist-politician, Matanhy was a full-time teacher from 1974 to 2008 and during the course of his teaching stint, he inspired generations of students with his idealism and activism, leaving a lasting impression on their hearts and minds.
In his homily, Rev Fr Ian extolled the selfless service rendered to Goa by Matanhy, arguing that "he served with love."
The condolence meet began with the lighting of the lamp by Fr Figueiredo, Fr Savio Gomes (Provincial Delegate of the Alumni), Fr Wilfred Fernandes (Delegate of Panjim Alumni), Ms Alina Saldanha and Ms Laura Pinto, former teacher.
A minute’s silence was observed in honour of Matanhy. This was followed by a session of nostalgic memories in which several former students, colleagues and well wishers shared their fond memories and experiences with Matanhy - in the classroom, at work and in public life.
The participants also put forth numerous suggestions and ideas to carry forward the legacy and the spirit of Matanhy.
Matanhy’s niece, Ms Melissa Simoes thanked the Salesians and former students, on behalf of the family, for organising the condolence meet.
The Eucharistic celebration and the condolence meet was attended by over 400 people from all walks of life, besides his former students and colleagues.
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