Mangalore: K S Rao of ‘Olympus Refrigeration’ Passes Away


Mangalore: K S Rao of ‘Olympus Refrigeration’ Passes Away

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (GA)

Mangalore, Jun 25: K  Sadashiva Rao (77) popularly known as K S Rao and ‘Olympus Rao’ passed away on Wednesday June 25 after prolonged illness for the last few months.

He was the founder of Olympus Refrigeration, the city-based refrigeration equipment manufacturing unit. Born on March 18, 1931 in Kundapur, he did his diploma in engineering at Guindy, Madras and was the first person from Kundapur to go to England for higher studies in refrigeration, securing a graduate degree from London University. On his return to India, he worked for Bombay Ammonia, Voltas and Hyderabad Allwyn in the R&D Department.

Venturing on his own, he established Olympus Refrigeration at Yeyyadi Industrial Estate, Mangalore in 1968. A pioneering firm, Olympus is now one of the largest refrigeration and air-conditioning firms in Dakshina Kannada.

He also founded Yeyyadi Small Industries Association which is now known as District Small Industries Association. He was also very actively involved with the Productivity Council and Kanara Chamber of Commerce & Industry and was a Charter Member of Rotary Mangalore Midtown. He was a philanthropist, well-known for his generous contribution to various causes.

Rao is succeeded by his wife, two sons, daughters-in-law, three grand children and large number of relatives and friends.

  

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  • Winston D'souza, Mangalore

    Sat, Jun 28 2008

    Heart felt sympathies on the Sad demise of Rohit's father. May his soul Rest in peace. Winston and Anita

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  • Jayanth Nath, Mangalore/Florida

    Fri, Jun 27 2008

    Dear Sumit, I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May you have the strength to face this moment of grief.

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  • Ashok Nayak N, Bangalore/Dubai

    Fri, Jun 27 2008

    Dear Sumit, Please accept our heartfelt condolences at the sudden demise of your dad. May Almighty God give you and all family members the strength to bear this loss- Ashok Nayak

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  • Shashi Poonja, Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 27 2008

    Dear Sumit, Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We will remember him in our prayers.

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  • Joseph Rodrigues, Mangalore/Cincinnati

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    My Dear Sumith & Rohit. My heartfelt condolences to you both, your mom and your families. I will remember him in my prayers.

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  • Gerard Colaco, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    Dear Sumith & Rohit, Please accept our deepest sympathies. Gerard & Disha Colaco

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  • Ronald, Udupi

    Fri, Jun 27 2008

    Sincere condolences to the family. His son Sumit Rao is my friend. May God give the strength to withstand loss and grif to the family in the event of this sad demise. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Suraj, Mangalore Dubai

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    Dear Sumit, Please accept our heartfelt condolences at the sudden demise of your dad. May Almighty God give you and all family members the strength to bear this loss. Suraj & Dorothy

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  • rajesh g.d'souza, mangalore(vu3fec)

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    my heartfelt condolences to sumith,rohith and sukanya rao

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  • Aloysius D'souza, Kanajar/Dubai

    Thu, Jun 26 2008

    My heartfelt condolences to the family members of K.S Rao specially Mr. Sumit Rao. who is my batchmate in the college and I still remember meeting Mr.K.S Rao during my visit to his residence during my college days. May Almighty God grant his soul eternal peace.Unfortunatley I don't have Sumit Rao current contact number to call you and and console during this moment of grief. Aloysius D'souza, Dubai

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