Gerry D`Mello - Popular Konkan in Muscat

 

 

Gerry D' Mello is a name loved and respected by all Mangaloreans residing in Muscat. One can see him at every Mangalorean gathering in Muscat, contributing his talents and making the occasion livelier and richer.

Gerry's love for Konkani language is very well known to everybody. Konkani flows from his speech like milk and honey when he comperes any event in Konkani or tries to express himself in lyric poems. He is constantly in search of an efficient forum to express his Konkani talents. He is one of the founder members of Mangalorean Catholic Center of the Parish (MCCP) and has been its vibrant member since its inception. He is also a founder member of " Borpi Mithr", a local Konkani Writers forum, which works for Konkani Literary movement in various ways. Gerry has a penchant for journalism and e-media technology. He has uplifted MCCP to the portals of the internet by regularly publishing its activities on the website of www.daijidubai.com.

Gerry also reveals an administrative streak in his character. He is the incumbent Vice-president in the Parish Council of Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Ruwi and planning and coordinating its various activities in the current silver jubilee year of the Parish.

Hailing from religiously devout family from Bendoor, Mangalore, Gerry takes keen interest in religious matters. He is an Eucharistic Minister in the Ruwi Parish, and an active member of the Charismatic prayer group.

Gerry is a resident of Muscat since last 17years and works for a reputed Insurance Company in a responsible position. His wife, Lucy, is working in a Government Organization in Muscat. She has been a great moral support to him. They have four children schooling in Muscat. In spite of his busy social schedules, he is an exemplary family man caring tenderly for his wife and children.

In recognition of his devoted service and exemplary qualities, MCCP honored him in special way at its annual day held on 10th May 2002. He was presented with a memento by the chief guest of honor Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Gonsalves.

On behalf of whole Mangalorean Community in Muscat, we would like to say - " Thank you Gerry… May God bless you abundantly…."

By Borpi Mithr - Muscat