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Bernard Mascarenhas Obituary
Bernard Mascarenhas was a zealous bridge player, an executive who had risen steadily up the corporate ladder, and a man who liked to take it easy on weekends with his wife and two kids. But it was what he was not known for that is worth remembering as well.
Deeply committed to education, Mr. Mascarenhas, 54, used to make anonymous donations to a number of different charities, in particular to scholarship funds. Among his causes, he would send anonymous scholarship donations to his native Pakistan, to assist Roman Catholics, a religious minority in that country.
Mr. Mascarenhas's influence was felt in the corporate world too. He was the chief information officer at Marsh Canada, a subsidiary of Marsh & Mclennan, in Toronto, and was in New York for a meeting on Sept. 11.
Mr. Mascarenhas's work on computer systems at the company was known as particularly innovative and wound up being used not only in Canada but in Marsh offices around the world. "He made sure everything he worked on was a first-class product," said Thomas J. Grimes, managing director at Marsh Canada.
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Susan Moore
September 12, 2020
I knew a wonderful member of his family--hence my sincere condolences.
Dr Susan Reibel Moore, Castle Ridge Retirement Village, Sydney =
September 11, 2015
Sending love to Bernard's family in remembrance.
S J. Friscia III
August 21, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Sandra Troster
September 11, 2013
Remembering Bernard today - thank you for the chats and becoming a great mentor and friend.
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asad zaidi
October 11, 2011
I know Bernard we called him Bony scince 1976 when we were working at BAPCO-CALTEX Bahrain. He was very friendly and helping Had a nice time with him at Bahrain he was expert in his profession and was awarded Man of the month by BAPCO
I remember him
Regards
Asad Raza Zaidi
August 31, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Bernard on FCP's 53rd floor between July 1981 and April 1986. As this was my first IT job (starting at age 19), I was "as green as grass".
Bernard was always professional, kind, patient and very loyal to the company. He was a "straight shooter", and not afraid to speak up and make the difficult choices when necessary.
I will always remember him.
Andrew Morgan
Kimberly Gioscia
September 11, 2008
I will not forget you.
Teena Dawson
September 11, 2008
I'm honouring Bernard on this 7th anniversary:
http://purple4mee.blogspot.com/2008/09/project-2996.html
P Tabbernor
December 25, 2006
In memory....
Kristine
November 22, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
joseph woska
September 10, 2004
Just to let the family of Bernard know that my family will be honoring him tomorrow 9/11/04 by wearing a badge bearing his name.
God bless you.
Albert Fernandes
September 11, 2002
May the grace of god be with you.
You will always be remembered and will be very close to our hearts.
J Kremzier
September 10, 2002
A year has gone by and the pain and sorrow does not go away. Tomorrow as the anniversary of that tragic day approaches your family along with many families feel the loss and hurt of loosing a loved one, may God grant your family the strength to go on without you and know that their family and friends are there for them in their sorrow and need.
We all miss you.
elizabeth gordon
September 6, 2002
Just to let you know that as the
first anniversary of 9/11
approaches I pray for you and your
family. This gentle man is shurly
in the arms of God. I did not
know him. But he was my Brother.
Peace be with you always.
a Sister.
Clark Luby
September 3, 2002
To to this day I hear many great things about Bernard and only wish I had the chance to meet him. To those of you who did, they are richer for the experience.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Judith Huntley
August 26, 2002
I worked for Marsh Canada in Toronto for 4 years and had many dealings with Bernard. He was always striving to be the best but never lost his gentleness or kindness towards others.
May God rest his soul.
Angie Campbell
May 6, 2002
May God bless you and watch over the ones that you left behind on that horrible day last September. Rest in peace..........
Eugene D'Souza
April 19, 2002
To Bonny's (as I knew him) wife and family.
My heartfelt sympathy with your sorrow. Bonny was my neighbour in Nazimabad. A very quite and nobel person.
God bless,
Eugene
Gavin Windeler
March 18, 2002
I got to know Bernard a little while working with him on a project about 10 years ago. He seemed a very genuine man; gentle and friendly, though unafraid to speak his mind when his view differed - he could hold up his end in the most energetic of debates.
One didn't have to know Bernard very well to see that he was a hard-working, intelligent man whose beliefs and principles were strong, and for whom family came first.
He is and will be missed.
nicole stiles
March 11, 2002
I worked at Marsh Canada for 5+ years before moving to Barbados in 2000. I worked with Bernard on a lot of projects during those years and he was a wonderful cheerful man who was always willing to take the time help you out no matter who you were in the company. As huge as the tragady of 9/11 is, it always hits home a little harder when you find out that you actually knew someone. Bernard was such a kind and giving man and will be always remembered. My thoughts are with Bernards family and the enitre Marsh office who share in the loss of a great individual...
March 2, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN..BERNARD MASCARENHAS AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF PAKISTAN.AND CANADA.MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS AND ST.BERNARD GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Mirella Mariejeanne
December 29, 2001
May God bless you and keep you close to his heart through eternity.
Peace be with your family through this difficult time.
Teresa Jahn
December 22, 2001
An anonymous donator speak volumes for Bernard. We are very sorry for your loss. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
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