
Joseph Gonsalves passes away
The Hindu
Chief Traffic Warden of Mangaluru City Joseph Gonsalves (99) passed away in a private hospital here on Sunday.Mr. Gonsalves, who was popular as Joe Gonsalves, volunteered to regulate traffic at import
Chief Traffic Warden of Mangaluru City Joseph Gonsalves (99) passed away in a private hospital here on Sunday. Mr. Gonsalves, who was popular as Joe Gonsalves, volunteered to regulate traffic at important junctions in the city for the last several years. He was admitted to the private hospital after he tested positive for COVID-19 a fortnight ago. Born on January 1, 1922, Mr. Gonsalves lived alone in his house in Valencia. He worked in a British firm J.L. Morison for several years where he served as Executive Director. He also served as a member of the Institute of Marketing in London. After his retirement, Mr. Gonsalves returned to the city and was on the board of directors of several educational institutions and social organisations.More Related News