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Fr John L Noronha (64), of Calcutta Diocese / Siddakatte passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013 in Calcutta.
He is the son of the late Lazarus Noronha and the late Christine Colaco, brother of George / Cecilia, Sr Gratia, Stella / the late Albert, Victor / Veeda, Sr Nora, the late Henry / Jovita, Cyril / Doris, Philomena / the late Harold and the late Ronald / Shanthi Noronha.
Funeral in St John's Church, Sealdah, Calcutta at 10 am on Saturday, March 9.
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Litty Varghese, New Delhi
Thu, Mar 07 2019Loving Memory🙏🌹
Tessymol Abraham, keezhppally,Kannur,Kerala
Fri, Aug 08 2014I miss you fr.johny, you were one of good priest for the holy church. Your strong desires,courage,hard works, life style, no special ideology applied,incase something done etc..which was necessary for You.fr.johnopened his heart&palm always infront of the needy.Oneday i borrowed some money from you,while i paying back to you, put a comments yourself" nobody paid back yet",you are the one did".,during the disasters, he was just like God for people of the world. But nobody informed me about his demise. Years passed. Just now i thought let me search website by name, it was not expected but i wish to know how is health status. He was a heart patient, laborious with an amazing personality. Iam remembering a decade ago he was offering holy mass in sacred heart cathedral,new Delhi,he was weeping, not only oneday,more than a month. I was just like a child asked him, father why are weeping on altar? He always spoke to me truth, he told me,"Tessy, i had visited Gogoltha,i entered inside the sepulchre and sat there hours & hours spent" he shed his tears there, that sorrows,grace for him,'still weeping isn't it!! i asked, he bent his head !! From that day onwards, i wished to visit the same places'to increase my faith' too. He always told me" keel down& pray for me"...still... i do.i believe in jesus & his compassionate love for priests may God bless fr.John Noroha's soul with his mercy to keep him with his Union of holy priesthood in His sacred Heart Rest in peace. With loving memories
Litty Varghese Painumkal, New Delhi
Wed, Aug 07 2013My heartfelt condolence to Fr. John's family. I have a unforgetable and beautiful memory of him he was a great person and nice Priest-May his soul rest in peace
Bernard Lobo, Asansol WB/Florida USA
Fri, Mar 22 2013Very sad to hear about the passing of Fr John Noronha. I remember him as a kind and genuine person with a great smile. Our condolences go out to the Noronha family. He was a very good man.
Christine Mayer, USA
Fri, Mar 22 2013I was sad when I read the obituary and I have been praying for Fr. Noronha's soul. He was a good and faithful priest.
I remember - when I was in Class 4 at Loreto Convent Asansol - how he prevented an angry mob from trying to beat a speeding Mini-Bus driver and burn the bus as well, because a KG girl was struck down just before she could enter the Loreto school gates. Fr.Noronha happened to be there at that time and intervened - and probably saved the life of that man.
I pray that he may see the face of Christ very soon and hear those glorious words, "well done ......."
I will be offering a Mass for him at my parish.
Austin Lobo, USA
Tue, Mar 19 2013He was posted to Asansol in the 1970s and was known for his simplicity, piety, and genuine concern for others. A handsome and very humble servant of the people. May his soul rest in peace.
Doris Bose, New Zealand
Sat, Mar 16 2013I knew Fr Noronha when he was Parish Priest of Infant Jesus Church Behala. A really dedicated friend to all. Jesus grant him eternal rest and his great reward in heaven.
With my deepest sympathies to the Noronha fly e e-mail id - doris_bose @hotmail.com
Sr. Rita Rebello B.S., Bethany Convent, Solan
Thu, Mar 14 2013Dear Sr. Nora
Just yesterday evening I came to know through Sr. Maria Leena, the shocking news of your dear brorher's death on 8th March 2013. Accept my heartfelt sympathy. I prayed for his deperted soul. Iam sure he has run the race done the best to all to get his eternal award. His service as through CARITAS INDIA as a head shows his love for the least and the lost.Love for down trodden, deprived and exployeted women. To remember him every year dearly,God gave him new birth on this memorable day i.e.on 8th March. Once again I join with all those feel the lose of his great personality and share the sorrow. Be consoled dear Sr. Nora, he is in heaven praying for all.
Sr. Rita Rebello S.S.
Bethany Convent
Solan, H.P.
Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India
Tue, Mar 12 2013Respectful farewell to Reverend Father John L Noronha. May God grant him eternal bliss.
Jerald Richard D'Souza, Siddakatte/Malad, Mumbai
Mon, Mar 11 2013Very said hear the news of demise of Fr. John Noronha at a young age. He inspired many in siddakatte to become priests. A smart priest from a smart family. My deep sympathies to his family. May his soul rest in peace
Victor Rego, Siddakatte/ Borivili
Mon, Mar 11 2013Dear family members of Fr. John,
Kindly accept our heartfelt sympathies on sudden passing away of FR.John.Your's is a devout & model catholic family of Siddakatte and its painful to hear the tragic news.MAY FR. John rest in peace and we pray almighty God to grant you enough strength to bear the loss.We are with you with our prayers.
Vincent Rego & Fly,Siddakatte &
Walter, Renny & Chryselle, Borivili.
Philomena Rodrigues, Siddakate / Bangalore
Mon, Mar 11 2013Thank you all for your condolences and prayers.
- Noronha family
OSCAR & ANITA FERNANDES, KULSHEKAR/MANGALORE
Sun, Mar 10 2013Please accept our deepest condolence to you and
your family in the loss of FR.JOHN J NORONHA. Share my heartfelt CONDOLENCES with you.
Francis and Veelma D'Souza, Richmond town, Bangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013We were very sorry to hear the sad news of Fr.John. Our deepest condolences and prayers to all family of Fr.john.May his soul rest in peace.
Francis and Veelma
Sr. Maggie Crasta BS, Brescia, Italy
Sun, Mar 10 2013Dearest Sr.Nora & Noronha Family,
It is with great sorrow I learnt about the sudden demise of our beloved Fr. John Noronha. I could not believe but it is true. I also my sisters here at Brescia community offer you our heartfelt sympathies. I relive and recall our close family friendship. My Brother Henry and my family too join me to offer heartfelt condolences. May His soul rest in peace.
Melvin, mangalore/mumbai
Sun, Mar 10 2013May his soul rest in peace. Will never forget him, as he had given me a place to stay at SFX church during my initial days at Calcutta. Heartfelt condolences to Noronha Family.
Haridas V.R, Ernakulam
Sun, Mar 10 2013Dear Fr. Carlo,
Thanks for your touching message. What you said is true... this world is not for extremely good people like Fr. John. When he was our Boss in Caritas India, I am particularly benefited a lot as he has helped me to improve my confidence. Thank God I could meet him on 29.01.2013 and spoke in length and he came to Seva Kendra on 30th to introduce me to the participants of the one day training program of environment organised by Fr. Franklin (another excellent person I met). It took more than 10 minutes for Fr. John to introduce me. That was the last meeting. We will miss him a lot father. May his soul rest in peace.
Juliet Mascarenhas, Bejai/Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved Noronha family.Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord.
Maxim Dias, Bellary/Siddakatte
Sat, Mar 09 2013My heartfelt condolences to all the dear and dear ones of Fr. John Noronha. May the merciful God grant him eternal rest.
Jyothi Carlo, Bantwal/Loreto
Sat, Mar 09 2013Fr.John Noronha was a part of our family. He knew all of us at home visited us every time he came to Sidakatte. He taught us great values of Love and Friendship. As they say everyone comes into your life for a reason!!Hard to believe that he is no more at 64. Great mentor and guide.May his soul rest in Peace!!
Sr. Mary James Monteiro, Bantwal/Patna
Sat, Mar 09 2013Dear Sr. Nora,&Gratia and all the family members
Scocked to hear that Fr. John Noronha is no more. May His soul rest in peace!
Sr. Molly & sisters, Barnala (punjab)
Sat, Mar 09 2013Dear Sr. Nora & all the family members
Please accept our deep sympathies and condolences on the sudden and sad demise of Fr. John. May his soul rest in peace.
Sylvia/Roshan Noronha, Loretto/Dubai
Sat, Mar 09 2013Heartfelt condolenses to the family. May his soul rest in peace.
-Leo/Mary, Naveen/Prathima/Nihar, Roshan/Sylvia
Francis Premkumar Rego, Siddakatte
Sat, Mar 09 2013Heartfelt condolences to Noronha family. Fr. John's was indeed a great personality from Siddakatte. We have lost him. May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.
Peter Vas, Mlore, Kuwait
Sat, Mar 09 2013Heartfelt sympthies to Rev Fathers fly may his soul rest in peace
CGS, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013Shocked to hear about the sad and sudden demise of Fr.John Leo Noronha.Deepest sympathies to all the members of Noronha family.
May his noble soul rest in Peace.
Grace pinto/Suares, Mumbai/Bantwal
Sat, Mar 09 2013Dear family members of Fr.John
Very sad to hear the sad demise of Fr.John. We offer heartfelt condolences. May His Soul Rest in Peace
Linnet Machado, Mumbai / Bahrain
Sat, Mar 09 2013Our heartfelt condolences to all the family members. Rest in peace Fr. John. Eternal rest grant unto Fr. John O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace, have mercy on him O Lord have mercy on him.
Lancy Moras, Moushmi Creations
Sat, Mar 09 2013Sasnaso vishev Sorvespora taka laboi, ani niranthar prakas tacher fankai, samadhanen taso aathmo vishev gevndi AMEN.
Our truthful condolences to the bereaved Noronha family members. We assure our Heavenly prayers. Let us not forget that we are from one Eternal God and we are to God a day.
Fr.Denis D'Souza, Udyavara/Jhansi
Sat, Mar 09 2013Dear Sr.Gracia & Family members, Please accept my deep sympathy and condolences. May Almighty Lord grant Fr.John Eternal Peace.
Fr.Denis D'Souza.
Alfred Vas, Siddakatte/Mumbai
Sat, Mar 09 2013Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of Fr. John Noronha.May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Philomena Colaco & Fly, Hosabettu/Mumbai
Sat, Mar 09 2013My Heartfelt condolences to the Noronha family on the sad passing away of my nephew Rev. Fr. John Noronha. May his soul rest in peace.
Richard W. Moras, Siddakatte/Mumbai
Sat, Mar 09 2013Moras family,Siddakatte deeply mourns the death of Fr. John Noronha. Being the first neighbor we were bought up together from our childhood days.A charismatic leader he did wonders at Caritas New Delhi.A fantastic host I had the privilege of sharing a meal at his Parish only few years back. It was pleasure meeting him in our native place enjoying clear skies and silent nights away from noisy cities.Always smiling he had his personal charm in communicating with the people.
We lost a friend.able leader,a fantastic Priest and for Noronha family a good Brother. We Moras family of Siddakatte pay our respect on the death of Rev. Fr. John Noronha. May his soul rest in peace.
Ullas Fernandes & Fly, Siddakatte
Sat, Mar 09 2013Heartfelt condolences to Noronha family.May his soul rest in peace.
Sr. Mary Paul, Nagaland
Sat, Mar 09 2013Feel deeply sorry to hear about the sad demise of Fr. Noronha who was a very good friend and ever ready to help people. Thank you Fr. John. I remember you with love and gratitude. May your soul rest in Peace!
Norbert Rego, Siddakatte/Moodbidri
Sat, Mar 09 2013Sorry to hear about the untimely death of Fr. John. May his soul rest in Peace.Heartfelt sympathies to Noronha Family
Salomi Mamata, Kolkata
Sat, Mar 09 2013My heartfelt condolences to Fr. John's family. I have an unforgetable and beautiful memory of him. He was a great person. May soul rest in peace
Sr.Nancy D'Souza, nagpur
Sat, Mar 09 2013Dear Noronha faily of FR.John,
Sincere condolences at the sad demise of Fr.John.May his soul rest in peace.
Fr Joseph Mascarenhas, Kelmbet/Allahabad
Sat, Mar 09 2013Very sorry to hear about the untimely death of my dear friend Fr John. We were together in the seminary and were ordained together on 10th Dec 1975. Very sad to lose a loving friend. He always tried his best to make others happy and was ever ready to help anyone, with his broad smile. May the Almighty grant him eternal rest and peace. Hearty condolences to all his brothers, sisters and family members. RIP.
CHRIS, AUDREY, STEPHEN LASRADO, ATLANTA, GA
Sat, Mar 09 2013Please accept our deepest condolences on the sad demise of Father John. It was our pleasure to know him. We pray God gives all his family the strength to go through this sad time.
With love and prayers
Audrey, Chris, Stephen Lasrado
Genevive Miranda, Moodabidre/Bangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013Heartfelt condolences to all in Noronha family. We indeed missing Fr. John Uncle.
-Genevive Miranda & Family
Lancy/Merlyn, Mangalore/Canada
Sat, Mar 09 2013Dear Noronha Family,
Kindly accept our hearfelt condolences on the sad demise of Fr. John.
May his soul rest in peace.
Fr. Cyprian Carlo, Loreto/California
Sat, Mar 09 2013Nothing ever stopped Fr. John from loving humanity. A friend to all, never thinking about himself. With no power and authority he touched thousands only with kindness and genuine love. John leaves a void in the diocese, in fact all of India. He had enough authority and money to bring himself fame and name.He would have been justified in blaming his failing health on others but, inn his nobleness, his focus was elsewhere: his flock, friends and the needy. He has joined his friend, Mother Teresa who called him, "my favorite son".Goodbye, my friend. May you rest in eternal peace and may all your family, friends and beneficiaries continue to celebrate your life of giving, sharing and sacrificing."... but I could have told you (Johnny), this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you".
Lydia Lobo, Kuwait
Sat, Mar 09 2013Our heartfelt condolences to the Noronha family. May the soul of Fr. John rest in peace.
From: Salu and Lydia Lobo & Fly - Kuwait
Cyril Miranda, Bajpe / Canton, Michigan, USA
Fri, Mar 08 2013Dear Sr. Nora, Cyril / Doris & Family and all the other family members:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies on passing away of your dearest brother, Rev. Fr. John Noronha
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE
Cyril, Maryna, Crystal, Colin & Caitlin
Vincent Goveas, Hospet/ Abu Dhabi
Fri, Mar 08 2013Dear Noronha & Family,
Kindly accept our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of our uncle Rev Fr. John. May the Almighty give you strength to bear this great loss & may he console you at this time of grief. May Fr John's soul rest in eternal peace.
Goveas & Family, Hospet
Dr Yang Yin Mae, kolkata
Fri, Mar 08 2013May his soul rest in peace. We all will miss you dearly.
Sr. Rose Mary RNDM, Bangalore
Fri, Mar 08 2013It was indeed a shocking news to hear about our Fr. John Noronha! We thank God for his life. He spread joy where ever he went. He was great! May his soul rest in Peace! My prayerful wishes to the family members and to all the Calcuttans (present & past) who knew him!
Sr Joy bs, Bantwal/Guwahati
Fri, Mar 08 2013Dear Sr Nora and all the family members, It is with great sorrow that we heard of the news of passing away of Fr John. What a lively and interesting person he was! He welcomed anyone at any time and was always cordial. he had many things to share. Bethany Province in the Northeast, is very much indebted to Fr John. He was instrumental in Bethany opening the Convent at Behala while he was the Parish Priest there, and even in Chittaranjan. I am glad I took an opportunity to visit him sometime ago at bow bazar, Kolkata. though he was sick, yet, he was his usual self, relaxed, lively and full of life. Fr John, thank you for your wonderful person. May you rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to Sr Nora and all family members.
Sr Joy bs
Rony Fernandes & family, Kulshekar/ Mangalore
Fri, Mar 08 2013Dear Noronha Family
kindly accept our heart felt condolences on the sad demise of Rev.Fr.john may his soul rest in peace
A I DIAS, BARKUR/MUMBAI
Fri, Mar 08 2013Heartfelt condolences to his family members. May his soul rest in peace.
Riya Moras, Siddakatte
Fri, Mar 08 2013Heartful condolscence to his family
May his soul rest in peace..
From
Ronald Moras and family Siddakatte
Fr. Donald De Souza, Mangalore/Lucknow
Fri, Mar 08 2013Shocked to hear about the death of Fr. John Noronha within days of hearing of the death of Fr. Thomas D'Sa. John and myself lived in the same house at the CBCI Centre when we both worked for the Indian Bishops Conference. The Lord is taking away priests, in his mysterious designs,who are still in their 60s...an age when they have still much to offer to the Church and the world! R.I.P.
Victor Moras, Siddakatte/Salalah
Fri, Mar 08 2013May his soul rest in peace. He was a hard working priest. A great loss to the diocese of Calcutta.RIP.
Jeena Abraham, Kerala/hyd
Fri, Mar 08 2013We belonged to to his parish in Calcutta, he was truly an inspiring person...my family is going to be shocked hearing this...!!! may his soul rest in peace...your smile is going to light up heaven as it did on earth!!!
Sr Mariella(Lilly Menezes), Taccode/ Mysore
Fri, Mar 08 2013Dear Sr. Nora,
Sorry to learn your priest brother passed away. Heartfelt condolences to all your family members, specially brothers and sisters. Seeing the photo, I understand him as full of life spreading warmth and goodnews around. May he experience eternal bliss with the Lord. Remembering you all with deep sympathy.
Xavier and Grace Colaco, Hosabettu/Mumbai
Fri, Mar 08 2013Our heartfelt condolences to the Noronha Family.It was a shocking news to hear the sad demise of our dear cousin Rev Fr.JOHN NORONHA.May his soul RIP.
sr.monthie, Paradip, Orissa
Fri, Mar 08 2013Dear Sr. Nora & all the family members, Our heartfelt condolences on the demise of Fr. John. May his soul rest in peace.
Sr.Monthie and sisters Bethany convent, Paradip.
Melvin Vas, Siddakatte/Fujairah
Fri, Mar 08 2013Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Noronha family. May the soul of Fr.John rest in eternal peace
Fr. Mark Mathias, SVD, Jalamel, Shirva
Fri, Mar 08 2013I have very sweet memories of being with Fr. John during our seminary days in Poona, mid 1970s. He was a very friendly, jolly and energetic person and had many friends around him. Met him in Bangalore four years ago, after several years. He was the same, lively and friendly to be with. We will miss John. May God welcome him into His Kingdom. My sincere condolences to his family.
Niyothy Carlo dsouza & Fly, Loretto/Abudhabi (Kemmannu)
Fri, Mar 08 2013It's Shocking to hear about Fr. John Noronha,Our heartfelt Sympaties to Fr. Noronha 's fly..May his soul rest in reace...
Bishop Gerald Almeida, Udyavar/Jabalpur
Fri, Mar 08 2013My sincere condolences to all those who knew John.May he rest in Peace.
bishop Gerald Almeida
Shirley Pinky, Hyderabad
Fri, Mar 08 2013We are saddened to hear ...
May his soul Rest in Peace...
d'costa family ,mujina
Arthur/Silvia Concessao, Mangalore/Shivabagh
Fri, Mar 08 2013Dear Veeda, Victor, and the family members heartfelt condolences on the sad passing away of Fr. John. We pray eternal peace to his soul.
Donald & Irene Lewis, Bejai, Mangalore
Fri, Mar 08 2013Dear Noronha family, we offer our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Fr. John. May his soul RIP!
Fr. E. Frank, Bantwal/Rome
Fri, Mar 08 2013I remember Fr. John, above all, for his humanity. Although, I did not have many occasions to be with him, those few, in the eighties, were sufficient to leave a lasting impression in me a person of great warmth! He was someone who could easily go beyond linguistic-ethnic barriers when it came to relating with people. His smile was something like a tabernacle lamp always lit! May he rest in Jesus! My prayers are assured for his family members.
Joseph D' Silva, Mangalore
Fri, Mar 08 2013Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of Fr. John Noronha. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Joseph D'silva and Family, Gorigudda
V.Baretto, Bantwal-Bangalore
Fri, Mar 08 2013Sorry to note the sad demise of Fr.John. He was a very smart Priest. I had met him a couple of times last year and year before in Bangalore.My condolences to Noronha family
Sr Wilberta BS, Bethany Generalate, Mangalore
Fri, Mar 08 2013Dear Sr Nora & all the bereaved members of the family,
I offer my heartfelt condolences on the demise of your beloved brother. While on earth Fr John lived his priestly life fully although he suffered much owing to ill-health. Dear Fr John,keep smiling in God's Garden where there in no pain but only joy in the Lord. May you experience fullness of life in the Most Holy Trinity.
Boniface D' Souza, Moodubelle/Bangalore
Fri, Mar 08 2013Heartfelt condolences to the fly
members of Fr.John and the Calcutta Diocese . He was a tall leader and an inspiring personality when he was in charge of Caritas India.May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Sunil Noronha, Siddakatte / Ajman- UAE
Fri, Mar 08 2013You were the GEM in our family. We all miss you... RIP Uncle.
Richard & Juliana and family, Bendur, Mangalore
Fri, Mar 08 2013Heartfelt symphathies to Noronha family on the demise or Fr John. May his soul rest in peace
Cliff & Flora Fernandes and family, Kankanady/Mangalore
Fri, Mar 08 2013Those who die go no further from us than God.....and God is very near to us. May the soul of Fr. John rest in eternal peace.
Our deep sympathies to the family of Fr. John Noronha and his Diocese.
Fr. Cyril Sequeira, Mangalore/ Agra at present
Fri, Mar 08 2013I carried great treasures from Fr. John when he was in Caritas India. My deep sympathies to his diocese and family members.
Sr Virginia BS, Bendur, Bethany
Fri, Mar 08 2013Dear Sr Nora and members of the bereaved family, I offer my heartfelt condolences on the demise of your loved one. Fr John was indeed a great man. May his soul rest in peace.
Fr Joachim Fernandes, jeppu seminary
Fri, Mar 08 2013May his soul Rest in Peace. He was an inspiring priest. He inspired many youngsters from Siddakatte to be priests and I am one among them. May the Good Lord grant Noronha family and the Bishop and priests of Calcutta diocese necessary Graces to accept the loss of Fr John. RIP
Rev. Msgr. Leslie F. Shenoy, USA/MANGALORE
Fri, Mar 08 2013Dear Noronha family (of Fr. John),
When someone you love, love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.
In Kolkatta, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 was the last meal together and a kind of goodbye at Seva Kendra along with few close friends. Sharing comfort in knowing John is no longer suffering. I am with you in thoughts of sympathy. prayers and support, as you begin your journey without John.
May God be with you my friend John and be with Jesus, where no more pain or suffering. Lord grant eternal rest to Fr. John, may he enjoy your gift of Eternal life - Amen.
Rev. Msgr. Leslie F. Shenoy
Deo Gratias, Chilimbi
Mangalore - 575 006