Community leader, past president of MCCP Muscat Donald Pinto passes away


By Clarence Pinto, Muscat

Muscat, Sep 28: The Mangalurean community in the Sultanate of Oman was shocked to hear the news of sudden and untimely demise of Donald Pinto, the past president of the Mangalorean Catholic Center of the Parish (MCCP Muscat - Sts Peter and Paul Church, Ruwi), core committee member of MCCP - Muscat, dynamic and award winning member of the Toastmasters International Club, a prominent leader and activist of the Community on Tuesday, September 27. As per the reliable sources Donald Pinto was on his way back to his residence in Muscat from Canada after concluding a family trip of attending a family wedding ceremony with his wife Eulalia Pinto.

Donald Peter Norbert was born at Falnir of Milagres Pparish, Mangaluru on February 23, 1957. His parents were the late Felix Pinto and the late Lilian Pinto of Milagres parish. Donald’s father was a famous advocate of Mangaluru, served 27 years as the municipal councilor, many years as the vice-president of the Mangalorean Catholic Co-operative Bank, the vice president of the Milagres Parish Council and the president of St Vincent de Paul Society.

Donald completed his primary education at Milagres Primary School, Mangaluru and degree at St Aloysius College, Mangaluru. He successfully completed his MA at the Mangalore University, and business management at London’s prestigious university and also, a degree in business administration. He joined Bank Muscat SAOG and served in various locations like Nizwa, Fanja, Sumail, Kasab, Al Khuwair, Madinat Al Qaboos as the branch manager and then as a senior manager. His total service to Bank Muscat SAOG was of 30 years. Later, he joined Oman Data Park, a subsidiary of Omantel as a senior manager HR & Purchasing.

Donald Pinto is known as one of the most influential, charismatic and inspiring leaders of the Konkani community in Muscat helped the community events and members in their difficult times. He served in the Mangalorean Catholic Center of the Parish (MCCP – Oman) as the president in the year 1999 – 2000 and 2003 – 2004 and was the core committee member for more than 15 years. He was an active member of the Sts Peter and Paul Church and also served as vice president of parish council. After moving his residence to Ghala, he was also very active at the Holy Spirit Church - Ghala and supporting the church spiritual activities as lector.

Donald Pinto was one of the active members of the Toastmasters International Club - achieving his DTM. He was one of the distinguished adjudicators of the Toastmasters International Club and won several competitions and accolades.

In the year 1981, Donald was married to Eulalia Florence of Milagres parish and they are blessed with three children Daniel, Deborah and David. Daniel was married to Hebil and Deborah to Shelton. Donald and Eula have five grand-children and they are Gabriel, Shelby, Deanne, Eleanor & Christine.

Dony, a pet name of Donald Pinto, was a pillar of the Mangalorean Catholic Center of the Parish - MCCP Oman. He was a dynamic and caring personality with selfless contribution to the Konkani Community.

Funeral will be held at Milagres Church, Mangaluru.

 

 

 

  

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  • Sense_shetty, Mangalore

    Thu, Sep 29 2022

    May his soul rest in peace. Knew him personally.

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  • Asha Carence Adriana Andrea, Muscat

    Thu, Sep 29 2022

    Legend Simple great soul Always helpful Down to earth Kind hearted Soft spoken Well mannered Looked upon Mentor Advisor Counsellor Guide Loving Generous Humble........... May you live long Dony.. Dearly missing 😢 💔 🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻 May your soul.rest in peace May the perpetual light shine upon ypu May the Lord grant you eternal bliss. Amen. ✝️ May the Lord comfort and strengthen you Eula and entire Pnto family. We assure our prayer support during this difficult time. May the Lord embrace you and fill with his grace. Be strong. Be Lords peace be upon you all.

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  • Asha Noronha, Muscat

    Thu, Sep 29 2022

    Legend Simple great soul Always helpful Down to earth Kind hearted Soft spoken Well mannered Looked upon Mentor Advisor Guide Loving Generous........... Humble Approachable May you live long Dony.. Dearly missing 😢 💔 🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻

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  • Ophelia / Craig Lazarus, Pune / Muscat, Oman

    Thu, Sep 29 2022

    As we bid Adieu to Dony on his final journey to be with Our Lord we recall the wonderful genuine person he was. He was a loving, caring husband to Eula , a doting father to Danny, Debbie and David and a charismatic and dynamic individual to the Mangalorean community and to all those who knew him personally. He was one of the strongest pillars of the Mangalorean community and his contribution to it as a leader and individual is commendable. He was very down to earth, he reached out to many in need , we knew we could reach out to him and he never said no, he did his best to help out in everyway he could .He did not seek to be in the limelight but rather do things in his own quiet unassuming way. He was soft spoken, had a warm smile he was a person you could go to for advice and guidance . He always had a word of encouragement to those who needed it, he was firm in what he believed in and he did speak out when he had too. You will be missed Dony as on the sands of time you have left your footprints ..... Rest in Peace !!! As we still come to terms with his sad and untimely passing away we pray that his onward journey be a peaceful one. My dearest Eula while we will remember Dony with prayers and fond memories may the love of family and friends comfort you, Danny, Debbie, David and the extended family during these difficult days . Our Heartfelt condolences may Our Lord comfort you all during this time of grief and irreparable loss.

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  • Arthur Robert Rosario, Angelore/Muscat

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of beloved Dony. We lost a strong community leader who responded to the needy without any hesitation.

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  • Helvin, Aji & Laszlo, Chennai/Muscat

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Very hard to accept. Donald sir was a great person, a friend, a well wisher, a fatherly figure to us. We will miss him a lot. Forever loved and always remembered.

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  • Clita Crasta, Mangalore. Muscat,Oman

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Dear Eula, Danny, Debbie , David &other members of the family. Heart felt Condolences May God grant you strength to bear this untimely irreparable loss. It is hard to believe Dony is no more with us , but his good memories we will always cherish. May God grant him with eternal peace. We will miss him dearly. With heartfelt sympathies, Melanie, Malcolm, Clita & Alex Crasta

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  • RAJENDRA B VARMA, Muscat

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    I started knowing him from the Morison Muscat Toastmaster Club days and found him to be a wonderful Toastmaster who led with aplomb and provided all the support the Club needed. But as years passed by, he became a personal friend of mine and I found that he was very kind and caring, at the same time disciplined and very well organized. It is challenging to accept that he is no more with us. For someone who was ‘As fit as a fiddle’ the death is most untimely. At the end, we are all mortals and only ‘He knows what He does’. Please accept my heartfelt condolences Eula, wish you are able to take control of yourself and take care of yourself and your children/grand children. Pray God gives you strength to face this challenging situation.

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  • Louis Pereira, Mangalore - Muscat-Canada

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Dear Eula Pinto, Our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Donald. May his soul Rest in Peace. Louis & Family.

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  • CYRIL SEQUEIRA, Pamboor/Muscat

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Dear Eula & Family, Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May his Soul Rest in Peace.

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  • felix fidelix lobo, Maryhill / Doha, Qatar

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Very sad to hear,such a inspiring person of our community is no more, my heartfelt condolences to his wife , children,and grand children.May his soul rest in peace. Felix lobo and family.

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  • Shelton Madeira, Goa-Mangalore/Dubai

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    I have received many things over the years from my father in law his smile, kindness, sense of humor,respect, love and joy in his grand daughters. Writing this i am finding it hard to honor my relationship with him and the on going depth of his loss in my life. I am sure words do not exist that would put the feelings in print. I could not say my last good bye but I know you will be always watching us from above. We will all miss you Dad. Love Shelton, Deborah, Shelby and Deanne

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  • Avid & Shaila D Souza, Kaup / Udupi

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved Eula and family members . Donald Pinto was very dear to the MCCP and Mangalorean community in Muscat Oman. He was a gentleman and a selfless leader. His demise is not only a great loss to his dear family but also to all the Mangalorean Catholics residing in Muscat . He will be remembered long time in Oman. May Almighty God grant his soul eternal peace

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  • Allen Fernandes, Mangaluru/Mozambique

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    We are deeply saddened at the untimely demise of Dony and our hearts go to condole his lovely family Eula, Daniel, Deby and David. May his soul rest in eternal peace. May Almighty God give strength to his bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss. Allen Fernandes and Family.

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  • Mariete & Ashley Fernandes, Mangalore/kundapura

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Dear Eula, children & all the family members, We are shocked & deeply grieved on hearing our dear Dony's untimely passing away. We are unable to express in words our feelings. He was a pillar of strength to so many and a strong pillar of our community. He was always ready to extend help to everyone who approached him for help. While we offer our heartfelt condolences to you, we pray to God, to give you the courage & HIS grace , to remain strong during this most difficult time. Dear Dony, we believe that amazing reward is awaiting for you in Heaven.. We pray to God to grant you Eternal Life. Good bye dear Dony. Rest in Peace. We will miss your dearly.

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  • VIJAI DCUNHA, GURUVAYANAKERE/MUSCAT

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow. He was a inspiring leader of our community in Muscat. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family during this painful time. May his soul rest in peace🙏

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  • Meenakshi Natan, Chennai

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Dear Madam, this is Meenakshi Natan. Just don't find enough words to console you on this irreparable loss to you and family. Donald Sir's place is undoubtedly irreplaceable. I want to call you, but doubt if will be in a position to pick the call and spk. Donald Sir's contributions to the fraternity are unfathomable, he was such an amazing human being, modest to the core, principled person, most importantly a dynamic leader who knows when to lead, when to manage, and when to step back. I always have high regards and a special place for Donald Sir in my heart because whenever I needed guidance, counseling & advice, he was always there for me. Wish I could spend more time with him. I am not able to control my tears and compose myself as I am keying these words. Madam, please stay strong, these are testing times, given that you are the one who has spent the most time with him. I know the pain of loss of the most loved one. You have to stay strong for yourself and your children. Don't really know what more to write.

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  • Paul DSouza, Bondel Mangalore

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Very sad news

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  • Anand Monis, Udupi/Muscat

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Sorry to hear the sad news. Please accept our sincere condolences May his Soul Rest in Peace.

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  • John & Joyce Gonsalves, Barkur/Muscat

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    It was disheartening and shocking to hear the news of untimely and very sad demise of Donyab.We have lost a great charismatic courageous community leader, an eminent toast master and a kind hearted gentleman. He was a mentor, guide, philosopher, a silent supporter. His dignified and confident, yet kind personality has been inspiring many minds. His contribution to MCCP and Manglorean Community and to the parishes in Oman has been immense and has imprinted many marks and shall remain in our hearts. We salute and thank you Donyab. Dear Eula bai, Daniel, Deborah and David, we have no words to express our condolences to you on your unbearable loss. We pray May Almighty God grant you and the entire bereaved family strength and solace during these moments of grief. We remain in hope that Donyab shall intercede blessings from Heaven above for his loved ones. May noble soul of Donyab rest in peace.

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  • Eustace and Felicia Pinto, Mangalore

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Dear Eula, Daniel, Debby, David and families , very sad to know the sudden passing away of your dear husband/father, Dony. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and sympathies. We also extend condolences to Rosario and Pinto families. We pray God gives you peace, comfort, strength and courage to bear this great loss. Eustace and Felicia

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  • Vincent Furtado, Udupi, Muscat

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Dear Eula & Family, Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May his Soul Rest in Peace.

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  • Roshan D'Silva&fly, Vamanjoor/UAE

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    So sorry to hear of the passing of a great leader, friend Donny Baab,. I pray that God rest his soul in peace. May the Almighty grant his family enough strength to accept this great loss. My most sincere condolences.

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  • Michael/Nimmy Goveas, Muscat

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Dear Eula,Daniel,Deborah,David & all family members, Very much heartbroken to hear about Dony's untimely passing away. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and may the almighty Lord give you all strength and courage to bear this great loss.

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  • Jerome/Jessie Castelino, Mangalore

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    May Dony's soul find eternal bliss... RIP. Our condolences to all the bereaved family members...

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  • Maxcy and Shanthi d costa ex Oman, Urwa Mangalore

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Dear Donald family please accept our heartfelt sympathisis. We love Donald for all his good work. He was a man of humble. May God grant him eternal peace may his soul rest in peace. (i am nephew of late Julian d souza and uncle of Nelson and Sharmila Oman)

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  • Megan, Caroline, Sonia & Joachim, Manglaore / Muscat

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    Dear Eula, Daniel, Deborah, David & families, Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of beloved Dony. We lost a strong community leader who responded to the needy without any hesitaion, may it be the Konkani community & or anyone in the parish of Sts. Peter & Paul Muscat as well as Holy Spirit church Ghala. May God Almighty grant you all the strength & courage to bear this irreparble loss & may his soul rest in peace.

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  • Ivan, chikmagalur/muscat

    Wed, Sep 28 2022

    really shocked to hear the untimely demise of Mr. Donald Pinto, he was good saxophonist too, My sincerest condolences ,sympathy and unwavering support al all family members ,Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, Rest in Peace Donyab

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