Rons Bantwal

Mumbai, Nov 19: Environmentalist and former president of the Jayashreekrishna Parisara Premi Samiti, Vishwanath U Mada (85) passed away on Wednesday at his residence Lhotse located in Ruiya Park, Juhu, Andheri West, due to age-related natural causes.

Originally from Kuloor–Kudrady in Mangaluru taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, he had settled in Mumbai for several decades. He pursued higher education here and underwent pilot training, subsequently serving as a commercial pilot with Air India for nearly three decades. Later, he worked as a senior official before retiring.

He was actively involved in social service through various organisations, including serving as the president of the Juhu Citizens Welfare Association and the Jayashreekrishna Parisara Premi Samiti, as well as being an active member of JAWAB (Juhu Andheri Versova Vile Parle Association of Bunts).

He is survived by his wife Hema V Mada, two daughters, and a grandson, along with a large circle of relatives and well-wishers. Many office-bearers and members of various associations across Greater Mumbai have expressed their condolences. The final rites will be performed tonight (Wednesday) at the Santacruz West crematorium.