David was quick to send me a very recent picture of brother, Michael, to share with all of you.
It was taken on his 63rd birthday on Wednesday, 28th September 2005, at Cecil Bernard Colaco's residence, one day before his untimely demise.
Cecil is the youngest of the Colaco brothers (late Michael d. 29.9.2005, David, late Alex d. 7.6.2000, Basil and Cecil).
Bombay, 59er Michael Colaco, birthday 28.9.2005,
(picture taken by brother David)
David helped Michael change his car tyre in the morning of 29th. He died the same evening at 16:00 hours.
His children, Emma (22), Stephanie (18) and Tim (15) are devasted.
As David said "God rest his soul."
David says that Michael's family will be included in all their family gatherings. They are coming for lunch on Sunday to David's home so that they can receive support and comfort each other.
I hope they will be told that there are so many of us all around the world who loved Michael as he gave so many of us great joy with his beautiful singing and outstanding acting, that we can never forget him.
I, personally, am proud to have known Michael and sung at his side, both in the St. Thomas Cathedral Church Choir as also in our school plays.
4 comments:
I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear that Michael Colaco has been taken from us.. at only 63!
Damn! I thought all those years in the church choir would earn all of us some extra credits with the "Big Guy"!
Seriously though... All Cathedralites of the late 50s/early 60s knew and respected Michael. He had Charisma!
Those of us who were in the church choir with Michael feel a special sense of loss, he was our leader. He was always helpful and kind to those his junior.
My heartfelt condolences to his brothers David, Basil, and Cecil.
We have lost a large part of our youth and many happy memories!
May God Bless his soul and give his just reward.
Monty.
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Michael Colaco.May his children and family have the courage and fortitude to face their loss.
H.S.Uberoi.56/58
To David Colaco and the entire Colaco family I knew so well - my deepest condolences to you for the shock of Michael leaving us so suddenly. The fun times in our youth group was to his credit that they were made possible by him and his leadership.
God bless all of you and we pray that Michael's soul will rest in knowing how we all loved him.
Ravi Modak
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