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"Francis married to Alice at St Mary's Church in New Jersey, USA"
"Francis works for a Brokerage firm in New York and ALice for AT&T Communications"
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There's no other one that I know most completely than my Elder brother Francisco. We have been studying together
upto Master's Degree at Goa University, Goa India. My best friend and mentor, always helpful with anything that
I asked for. He is married to Alice, a resident from Tivim, Goa and his MCA mate. They are great companions working
for Software firms in NJ, USA. He got married in NJ on the 19th of April and it was a grand celebration
especially with Mom over here.
Francis has completed his Masters' in Computer Applications from Goa University, Taleigao Goa.
He was a studious student and passed out with flying colors at the final semester. Among other things
his interests include reading novels, outdoor games and Music.
Soon after completing MCA, he was working for Sea Goa Company in Goa, India, before joining Websci-branch in
Goa. After a brief period, he came to NJ, main Office in US to develop Software for the Company's flagship
product "Saffron" a web publishing tool. Putting his best efforts into the project, he had become one of
the main developers on the Product. With his experience in the varied platforms and new technologies, he has
become one of the experts wanted in the demanding US market for Software professionals. He was known in MCA
for his quality programs and was one the Top students of our class. Soon after establishing a reputation
with the US Company, he told me to submit my CV to the Company when I was working then in the Middle East.
I came via his reference after joining the Company as a Consultant. It was a lucky break considering the
fact that I was not at all happy with the job in the Middle East.
Thinking of the Old times, As I said, we were put together in the same school and in the same class. Practically
we did everything together, from playing to eating, getting tamarinds, raw/ripe mangoes,
(For coconuts, he was not there with me I guess).
We both passed our SSC from St Thomas boys' High School and then went on to do HSSC and College too at
St Xavier's College in Mapusa, Goa. Then we got a lucky break passing the All India MCA entrance Exam at Goa
University. After a hard work of three years, we have got enough skills to survive in the modern market.
Francis's interests also involved playing Football, Cricket and Badminton.
We used to go fishing together, catching the big Tiger prawns and variety of fish.
As far as I remember we used to get along well, not to mention the fights I used to pick up
with him in the abscence of my Mom.
He has got a lot of friends, young and old. I guess we were all Ok getting
along fairly well with each other in the family.
Birthday : April 7th
Address : Francis/Alice Fernandes
Plainsboro NJ, 08536
USA.
Hey Let me talk about my Youngest brother: Savio.
He is blessed with a holy name and is a favorite in the family being the youngest I guess.
He is intelligent and ready to help people with his kind nature. Sometimes neglects
studies, when he is in the playful mode but I guess he is serious
now, on the verge of completing his MCA next year. I am not sure if he has a girfriend,
but I guess as he has told me that he is leaving that aspect to Mom.
Savio is currently doing his First Year MCA degree course at Goa University, Taleigao Goa. Prior to
that he completed his bachelor's degree in Physics Major at St. Xaviers' College Mapusa Goa.
Studious guy with a lot of talents, he used to participate in Cultural programs at the school level
and giving speeches on important occasions. I guess he was quite a favorite among the Teachers. Well
he was also chased around by Priests to get into the Seminary. But I guess he is waiting for the
right Tamoshi.
Whenever Francis was busy and I wanted partner to go fishing, he was ever-ready to come and we both
often went out fishing (fish not girls) a lot of times. The favorite spots where the seasonal ones
where we used to catch a lot of mullets from a river creek. I guess he must be still going to
these places whilst I am here. Damn lucky I guess, but it's quite an effort.
We used to get tender Coconuts,mangoes together illegally especially when Mom is fast asleep. We have been
caught a couple of times and warned also. But those were the days.
He loves to eat a lot of Sweets and home delicacies prepared by Mom, and in my abscence I guess
He is like a Prince of Sweets over there. He is quite content with what he is doing and
progressing slowly towards his goals. I wish him all the success in his endeavours.
Also He takes a lot of responsiblity in doing the household work (since we two are over here),
helping Mom and Dad in his daily chores. He is enjoying the drives on the outskirts of Goa
with his new Hero Honda Bike.
I guess he will soon become a likely candidate for the US Market. The way we are going in all
computers/Accounting in out Family, I guess very soon It would be better to have our own Company.
Have'nt thought about it for a while.
Among other things his interests include reading books, comics, playing outdoor games.
He plays football, badminton and sometimes fancies strength training also with the
old bench at home besides playing chess. He is a fan of the Top Pop/Techno groups of the
modern times such as the likes of Venga boys/Backstreet boys.
Birthday : April 15th
I am married to Mrs Amanda from Panjim Miramar and Savio was the best man for my wedding.
I miss Savio, but I keep in touch with Francis, visiting him sometimes during the Long weekends.
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