Antonio (Tony ) Correia- Afonso . Born 2.12.1930 , died 4.4.2013.
Beloved husband of Marina, and father /father-in law of Lalita /Dr. Roque Wiseman Pinto, Priya/Ralph Rau, Dr. Deepa/Dr. Bala, Romilla /Ranjit Cota Carvalho. Warm hearted and gentle, Tony had an appealing nature which endeared him to most, and was a much loved figure both within his large family and within a wider circle of friends. Tony had a wide range of interests and made a significant contribution to public life, whether at the Rotary Club , The Goa Management Association, The Benaulim Environment Trust and of course the Goanet. He took an active interest in the youth, and was instrumental in setting up the local village sports club at Benaulim as well as encouraging academic pursuits by setting up the Fr. John Correia-Afonso Scholarships. A niz goenkar he was born in Benaulim and wished to breathe his last there as well. He will be missed by many. Funeral Cortege will be at the Church of St.John the Baptist Benaulim at 3.30 pm on 5th April 2013. Holy Mass will be at 4.00 pm, followed by burial. -- FN Land +91-832-240-9490 Cell +91-982-212-2436 [email protected]
