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Mangaluru: John M D'Souza, pioneer of catering business in city, passes away

  •   Mon, Sep 14 2015 12:59:00 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (RJP)

Mangaluru, Sep 14: John D'Souza, proprietor of M D'Souza Caterers and pioneer of catering business in Mangaluru passed away here on Sunday, September 13. He was 77.

John D'Souza is survived by wife Gracy D'Souza, son Loy, daughter-in-law Divya and two grand children.

M D'Souza and Sons has been a well-known catering company, beginning as bakers and confectioners, for the past 90 years. The company was started by Pius D'Souza, the father of John D'Souza. John lost his father when he was six years old. Then his mother Magdelene D'Souza managed the small company for many years till John took over the mantle of responsibility.

John, a visionary, knew that people of Mangaluru desperately needed a catering service at that time. He gradually ventured into catering from the bakery business, and within no time it became a company famous for its service and quality of food. In addition to thousands of functions in the city, the company had catered breakfast to the crowd of 50,000 when Pope John Paul (now saint) visited Bajpe in Mangaluru.

John retired from business a few years back and handed it over to his son Loy.

 

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  • sanath shenoy, Mangalore /Dubai

    Wed, Sep 16 2015

    Dear Gracy Aunty, Loy and family,
    Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May his soul rest in peace!

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  • Benjamin D'Souza&Fly, Omzoor/Permai/Puttur(Mangalore)

    Tue, Sep 15 2015

    Heartfelt condolences to his family members. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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  • Godfrey D'Souza, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Tue, Sep 15 2015

    I had indeed met John as a customer at his shop. A thorough gentleman and friendly too. I have tasted the plum cakes and catering at home and elsewhere. Lasting memories I'll say.
    May his soul R I P.

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  • Mahesh Prabhu, Mangalore / Doha

    Tue, Sep 15 2015

    End of an era! The legend will continue to live!

    RIP respectful uncle Johnny. You are in our prayers.

    Sincerest condolences to the family.

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  • Fr. Roshan Menezes, Capuchin, Agrar

    Tue, Sep 15 2015

    Hearty Condolences and prayers to the bereaved family. May the soul of John share the glory of the Risen Lord.

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  • Oswald & Teresa Pais, Bendur Parish

    Tue, Sep 15 2015

    Aunty Gracy, Loy, Divya & Grand children heartfelt Sympathies to all of you on the demise of John.may the Almighty God Grant him eternal rest in his Kingdom is our prayer.He will be remembered for a long long time for the vision he had in his business.may his soul rest in peace

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  • Raj, lower bendur, Australia

    Tue, Sep 15 2015

    Dear loy & family ,
    Hearfelt condolences. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Gp Capt Harold Mascarenhas, Puttur/ Bangalore

    Tue, Sep 15 2015

    Dear Divya & Loy,
    Our heartfelt condolences to you & the bereaved members of the family.Praying for the repose of the soul of your dad and for you all to bear the irreparable loss with courage.
    Margie & Harry

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  • Allen Pais, Brisbane

    Tue, Sep 15 2015

    Dear Aunty Gracy,Loy D'souza,Divya Dsouza,Sasha,Leisha.
    Hearing about your loss has deeply saddened me, but we know that this is far from what you are going through right now.Uncle John my God Father was a great mentor,who gave me my first Job & played an important role in my professional carrier,including education,we were very fortunate to visit him last year in 2014,
    You are in our thoughts and prayers.our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.
    He will be missed,may his soul Rest In Peace (R.I.P).It is a very painful moment in my life.
    Allen,Leona,Leander & Liza Gina Pais

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  • Lancy, June and Fly, Urva/Toronto

    Tue, Sep 15 2015

    Dear Gracy, Loy and Family
    Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Josephdmello , Bijai/Abu Dhabi

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the sad demise of our beloved Johnyab
    Jossie & Jessie D mello

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  • Jeevan Castelino, Mangalore/Toronto

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Loy and family members, please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the passing of your Dad. May God give you and your family the strength to bear the loss.

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  • Louie & Ella D'Cunha, Kulshekar/Canada

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Dear Gracy please accept our condolences on the sad demise of your husband John. May the Lord give you comfort and strenghth at this time. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Max and Jessie Rasquinha, Mangalore, Houston/Dallas, Texas

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Although we have utilized the catering services of M. D'Souza and Sons, we do not think we ever met Mr. John D'Souza or even his son Loy D'Souza. I think we know Loy's wife. Our condolences to the family. We want the catering dedication to continue.

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  • Frenny, Urwa /Dubai

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Dear Gracy, Loy and family,

    When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. We extend our sincere condolences to you.

    Lawrence, Frenny & Family Urwa

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  • r g cardoza, bandra/Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Heartfelt sympathies to his family members. May the Departed soul rest in peace.

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  • C. D'Souza., Kuloor

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Wonderful person who brought a system in Christian function.Both joy or sorrow.Will miss his innovations. He was ahead of his times on event management. Good bye D'Souza.

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  • Eddie Sequeira, Bendore-Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Heartfelt condolences to Gracy, Loy, Divya and all the sorrowing family members on the sad demise of your beloved. Johnyab was a fine gentleman, a good friend. I enjoyed my Emceeing for Weddings etc. in the early years when Johnyab was there with his catering. He was the pioneer and he was special. May God rest his soul in peace and give fortitude to his loved ones to bear this irreparable loss.
    Eddie, Joyce & Children

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  • Oliver Machado, Udupi - Sharjah

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Very sad news.Having been the best in Catering services,John and his catering company was in great demand throughout our region from early seventies.I had known him well from 1983 till 1986 and I liked his humble and simple ways.Even for my wedding the services he rendered was brilliant.Will miss his smiling face and years of friendship.Eternal rest grant unto him Oh Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon him.May his soul rest in peace.Amen.

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  • Alwyn Crasta, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    John M. D'Souza was not only the pioneer/stalwart of catering business in Mangaluru city, but a most reliable, respected person for the high quality of his catering, his dependability and business ethics.

    He will be remembered by tens of thousands of people, who have benefited from his services.

    May his soul RIP.

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  • Prashanth Nazareth, mangalore/Musact

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Dear Grace Aunty ,Loy and family Please accept our Heartfelt sympathies...May his soul rest in peace...

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  • baptist peter pereira, Mangalore / dubai

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Please accept our heart felt condolences, may his soul rest in peace

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  • DENZIL FERNANDES,MANGALORE, mangalore

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    R.I.P.

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  • Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Indeed Mr. J.M. D'Sozua was a well established caterer known by many people. J.M. was honest in his dealings and could be relied upon to do his best to provide efficient service.

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Kusuma Kumari Chitti G , Kodyadka

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Heartfelt condolences. May his soul rest in peace!

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  • Praveen Mendonca, Kulshekar Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Loy and family members please accept my heartfelt condolences and may the almighty Lord Rest the departed soul in peace

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  • Agnello DSouza, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    When we were kids we used to be awed by Mr.John and battalion of catering staff,in neat uniforms invading the hall and distributing the cake and wine before the toast.And who can forget the wonderful cake exhibitions which would create a traffic jam at Market Road in front of his store. He was ahead of his time in service. RIP Mr.John M.D'Souza.

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  • Dr.Manohar D'Cunha Prabhu, Mangalore(Bajpe)/Kuwait

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Dear Gracy Aunty,Loy,Divya and children,
    Heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of our dearest Johnny Uncle.
    May the Almighty grant him eternal bliss and may his soul rest in peace.
    Cannot forget the services by Johnny Uncle specially in all our joys and sorrows as well.
    We would miss him dearly.
    Manu and Family.

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  • Donald & Eula Pinto, Falnir/Muscat

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Dear Family members, our heartfelt sympathies and condolences on the demise of your loved one. A very simple, kind and generous person he was loved by all. May the departed soul rest in peace.

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  • Melwyn Sequeira, mannagudda, Dubai

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Dear Gracy Aunty, Loy,Divya and family members,
    Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of our loving Jonny Uncle.May his soul rest in Peace.
    From Gertrude, Melwyn, Veera, Sheldon, Shailin, Lancy and Wilson Sequeira's. Mannagudda

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  • Leo/Laveena Rodrigues, Mangalore/Abu Dhabi

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Dear Aunty Gracy, Loy & Divya
    Please accept our Heartfelt condolences. May God give you the strength to bear this great loss. May his soul rest in peace.


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  • Vinita Rodrigues, Ashoknagar, Urwa

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Dear Loy and Divya

    Please accept our Heartfelt sympathies. May God give you the strength to bear this great loss. May his soul rest in peace.

    Mrs Agnes Fernandes, Terence, Vinita, Jason and Jawahar, Patrao Mansion

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  • Wilfred J. Lewis, Matpady-Brahmavar/ New York, USA

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    A great entrepreneur helped so may to prepare their functions. On my marriage day in 1997 at Milagres Tri-centenary Memorial Hall, Kalyanpur Mr. D' Souza helped with catering... RIP Mr. D'Souza.

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  • Cleva Govias, Urwa, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Dear Aunty Gracy,

    Heart felt sympathies on the passing away of your dear and loving Husband. May his soul rest in peace. In sorrow Cleva and family.

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  • Fredrick and Lily Fernandes, Suratkal, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Dear Gracy, Loy and family, Heart felt sympathies on the passing away of your dear beloved husband. He was a loving Dad to his only son Loy and family. May his soul rest in peace in the arms of Jesus. In sorrow Fred and Lily Fernandes, Suratkal.

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  • BENETTE/PREDITA, BEJAI/ABU DHABI

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Heartfelt condolences to the members of the family.
    May the departed Soul rest in peace. Amen

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  • CONRAD JOHN TAURO, SHIRVA/UDUPI/DUBAI

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    May his soul rest in peace.Heartfelt condolences to family members.

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  • Wilson,Jyothi & Alton Monteiro, Banakal/Chikmagalur

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    He had taken catering services to next level in and around Managalore.Heartfelt condolences to his family members.May his soul rest in peace Amen.

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  • William Rodrigues, Milagres, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and the perpetual light shine upon him and may his soul rest in peace.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, BAHRAIN

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    I'm deeply saddened to know that Johnny uncle is no more with us. A loving human being,always big smile and warm hug. Met him last Feb. We will miss you. May Almighty grant him eternal bliss. Condolences to his wife Gracy aunty, Loy/Divya & kids, may they find the strength to bear this loss.

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  • Preema D'Souza, Mangalore/Sharjah

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    Dear Loy and Divya,
    Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your dad. May God bless you with strength to bear this great loss. May uncle's soul rest in eternal peace

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Mon, Sep 14 2015

    M. D'Souza & Sons, is well known through out Mangalore or extended areas of Mangalore for their catering services.
    Very dignified, respectful and humble person he used to be.
    Heartfelt condolences to the members of the family.
    May the departed Soul rest in peace.

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