Founder Office Bearers of Ferarites, U.A.E

Mr. Vincent Forsy Pereira -President

Hailing from Ferar, Church Vado(Ganjimutta), the elder son of  Stella and Late Mr. Fredrick Pereira. After the primary education in St. Francis Xavier school in Ferar, did his High school in Swami Vivekananda school in Yedapadav and graduated in Science(B.Sc) from St. Aloysius college Mangalore with Ist class.  Resident of U.A.E for the last 25 years.  Served Bank of Baroda, Abu Dhabi Branch from 1982-1988 and for the last 17 years working for National Bank of Abu Dhabi, UAE's No. 1 bank, in different capacities at Abu Dhabi and Deira branches.  Currently he is holding the position of   Customer Service Manager at Jebel Ali Branch, Dubai. U.A.E

In the past, involved in various church/charity activities.  He was an active member of India Social Centre(ISC)  Abu Dhabi participated in public forum.   At present he is the   core committee member of St.Mary's Konkan Community (SMKC),Dubai

His hobbies include reading, playing Tennis, squash and Volleyball.

Happily married to Rosetta who is working for Automic Energy of Canada Ltd(AECL), Canada. They are blessed with two children, daughter, Voleta Roma Pereira(18) studying in grade 12 in Philip Pocock High School and son Roger Lester Pereira(15) studying  in grade 10 in St.Francis Xavier High School in Mississauga,  Canada.

Mr. Norbert Sequeira - Vice President

Son of Mrs.Alice R. and Late Rosario Sequeira of  Nithyadhar Vado, Daila. After the primary education from St. Francis Xavier school in Ferar and High school from Swami Vivekananda college, Yedapadav and graduated in commerce (B.Com) from St. Aloysius College Mangalore. He has served Mangalore Dioceason  ICYM Central Council for Consecutive three years as a Secretary (2 yrs) & a Treasurer(1)year. He is the founder of Konkan Taram, Jerimeri, Mumbai, a Konkani Association formed in the year 1991. He is the Ex-president of CYM Ferar and the present secretary of St.Mary's Konkani Community SMKC Dubai. Presently serving as a Eucharistic Minister in St.Mary's Church, Dubai & a member of Readers Sodality in the same church.

At present he is working in the Finance Department of Famous Automotive Group in Dubai. He has married to Doreen and has blessed with two children, son Kendrick (5th std) and daughter Kenisha (2nd KG)..

Leslie James Pinto - General Secretary

Born to Mr Jacob Alphonse and Alice Pinto of Church vado, Ferar. Finished his primary education from St. Francis Xavier school, Ferar and High school from Swami Vivekananda High school Yedapadav and graduated in commerce (B.Com) securing 1st Class from St. Aloysius College Mangalore. He is an Intermediate Chartered Accountant. He is the Ex-president, Secretary and Treasurer of Youth Club Ferar. At present working for Khansaheb Civil Engineering LLC, a reputed Construction Company in Dubai as a Senior Accountant.

Married to Lovina and is blessed with two sons. Elder Lesvin studying in 10th Std in Milagres High School and the younger Leeyan in Lourdes Central School, Bejai.

Mr Cyril Eugine Pereira - Advisor

He was born to Late Mr. John Alex and Mary Pereira of church Vado, Ferar. After completing primary schooling in Ferar and high school in Padua, Mangalore, graduated in Science (B.Sc.) from Khalsa College Mumbai University. In the past worked in Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai and Arabian American Oil Co. Saudi Arabia. For the past 26 years has been working for Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. ( GASCO) Ruwais in different capacities. Currently he is holding the position of  Shift Controller in GASCO. He is actively involved in St. Joseph's Church, Abu Dhabi as Lay Minister, Catechist and as Co ordinator of Community activities at Ruwais out reach of the parish.
 
Happily married to Rosy and is blessed with 3 children. Kevin the eldest completed his postgraduation in Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication, Pune and presently working in Advertising and Film Industry. Daughter Karen completed her IT Engineering and working for L&T Infotech, Mumbai and the younger son Klein is studying in Don Bosco High school in Mumbai.

Leslie Fernandes - Treasurer

Born in Yedapadav Vado, Ferar to Late Mr. Louis and Alice Fernandes. Did his primary education in Ferar, high school in Swami Vivekananda school Yedapadav and graduated in Science from Mahaveera College Moodbidri. Secured his B.Ed from Govt. College of Education, Mangalore. For the last 20 years working as Physics and mathematics teacher in Indian High School, Dubai.

He has married to Clara and has two daughters. Pearl the elder daughter doing her B.Com in Mumbai and younger Nicole studying in 9th grade in Our Own English school in Dubai.

Clara Fernandes - Cultural Coordinator

Born in Derebail, Mangalore to Late Alphonse and Florine Lasrado did her studies in Lourdes Girls High school, Bejai, graduated in Science from Govt. College Mangalore and B.Ed from Govt. College of Education, Mangalore.
Happily married to Leslie Fernandes and presently working as teacher in Our Own English school Dubai for the last 17 Years.

William Rosario - Joint Secretary

He is son of Cecilia and Late Mr. John Rosario of St. Rita Vado Ferar. Finished his primary education in St. Francis Xavier school in Ferar and Pre college from Swami Vivekananda college Yedapadav. Completed his graduation from Dhavala College Moodbidri. Worked in Mumbai and Bahrain before working for FBM-KNM FZCO, Jebel Ali. He was the president of CYM Ferar.

Married to Apoline and blessed with a son Winol Aaron Rosario

Roshan Pereira - Public Relation Co-ordinator

First born of Mr Harry and Liwine Pereira of Church Vado of St. Francis Xavier Church, Ferar. Did his primary education in Ferar, high school from St. Joseph's college Bajpe and pre university from St. Aloysius collge, Mangalore. Studied A.M.E. from Hindustan Acedemy of Engg & Applied Sciences, Bangalore.

He is Self Employed in Sharjah, UAE and is married to Stinita

Lawrence Vijay Cutinha - Sports Secretary

Born to Mr. Felix and Magdaline Cutinha of Yedapadav Vado, Ferar. After studying in Ferar and swami Vivekananda pre-university college, Yedapadav graduated in Commerce from Sri Dhavala College, Moodbidri.  Presently working as an Accountant for Nestle Waters Factory H&O LLC, Dubai.

Married to Vineta Telma and blessed with a son Levin Varon Cutinha

Rajesh Rego - Ferachem Preran Coordinator Dubai & Northern Emirates and PRO Sub coordinator

He was born to Mr. Joseph and Theresa Rego of Ulipady Vado. He was the founder president of Young Christian Movement (Y.C.S.) Ferar Unit. He was the Joint Secretary of Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) and member of Catholic Sabha. He is an active member of Konkan Yava, Dubai. At present he is working for a reputed travel agency in Dubai.

Maxim Pereira - Ferachem Preran Coordinator , Abu Dhabi Region

Born to Asses and Late Apoli Pereira of Church Vado, Ferar. After finishing primary studies in Ferar, high school in Swami Vivekananda High school Yedapadav, did his Automobile Engineering in Karnataka Polytechnic Mangalore. Presently working as a Branch in charge for Land Rover in Al Tayer Motors Abu Dhabi.

Happily married to Molly and is blessed with two children, daughter Michelle doing her Final BBM in St. Agnes College Mangalore and son Maclein doing his first year Mechanical Engineering in St. Joseph's College, Vamanjoor, Mangalore.

Mrs Stinita Pereira - Cultural Sub Coordinator

First born of Mr Stany and Margaret Saldanha of Mother of Remedies Church, Kirem. Completed her primary education in Pompei School, Damaskatte. Graduated in Science from Vijaya College, Mulky and B.Ed from St. Ann's College of Education, Mangalore. Married to Mr. Roshan Pereira.

At present working for a reputed Company in Sharjah as an Office Administrator.