Regret to inform all SSESA members that William Neelankavil, elder son of John and Volga Neelankavil ex-student of Holy Family High School, Andheri passed away tragically on Friday, April 19, 2013 afternoon.
May his soul Rest in Peace.
Funeral was held at 4pm on April 20, 2013 at Holy Family Church, Chakala, Andheri (E)
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