Category Archives: Missing Parsi

Looking for Marker Family details

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Sir:  I am an American doing research for a book about a prominent Parsi family from Bombay in the early 1900s.

Would you have any information about  these persons:
I am trying to determine if and how Pestonji Manakji Marker (d, 15 Feb 1927) and his son Dinshaw P. Marker of Bombay were related to the  the prominent Parsi philanthropist Peshotanji D. Marker (1871–1965).
Pestonji Marker was the manager of Cursetji Muncherji & Sons Stevedores.  He and his son Dinshaw lived at Chira Bazaar and they also had a house in Kandivli.
How were they related to Peshotanji D. Marker the philanthropist.  
Any information would be most appreciated.
IF there is any other organization, historical society or contact person who may have this information — please forward their contact information.
Sincerely,

David Fenster fenster.david@gmail.com

Looking for Shernaz Vakil

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The reason for my being on the site, and the reason for getting in touch with you is to locate a colleague, (Shenaz Vakil) from our batch of trainees – 1984-85, at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai.
Our batch is planning a reunion in Mumbai, and I would be grateful if you could put me in touch with Shenaz.
Some more details that may help to identify the right person. She lived close to Churchgate at that time (’84-’85) and her mother was then working with Tata International, or Tata Exports.
It is possible that she is no longer living in India. As, if memory serves me right, she had gone abroad then to pursue higher education. We have had no contact with her since.
Shenaz will be approximately ’60 – ’65 born, so now in her early to mid-sixties. If I recall correctly she has one sister, who’s name I cannot recall, who was (I think), a few years younger.
She lived somewhere near Churchgate/Marine LInes or thereabouts.
She had lost her father by the time we met as colleagues at the Taj. Her mother was in a senior management position with the Tatas, I think with Tata International or Tata Exports. She I recall had something to do with exports of Tata Group company products.
I also recall her having left her job at the Taj and I think she had travelled abroad for further studies.
Please contact me directly for any further updates.
Thank You
Mukul Prakash <mukulprakash60@gmail.com>

Looking for Kersi Bhesania

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I am Praveen Simlote residing in Syracuse, NY USA.

I am looking for a friend who is from Mumbai and whom I have not seen since childhood. His name is Kersi Bhesania aged 69 to 71years. His father’s name is Ratan Shah Bhesania who used to work in Udaipur distillery in Rajasthan. He has a sister named Farida. Kersi used to work for Johnson and Johnson in Mumbai at one time.
I will appreciate it if you could provide me with any information you have about him
Thank you,
Dr. Praveen Simlote
pksim6607@aol.com

Looking for Ramyar Satarawala

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Respected Community Members,
I am searching a friend of mine named  Mr Ramyar Satarawala, last  I have seen him in the year 1994.
He used to stay in Mahim just opposite to Mahim station. Building name “Rajamal “on 4th floor.
He got married to a Maharashtrian Girl.
He was alone in the family, this is the information I have .
I will be very grateful to you, if can arrange details for him.
I am residing in Dubai since 29 years..
So please help me in regard .

Rakesh T Kasliwal

rakesh@srgtrading.ae
SRG Trading LLC
Mob : 00971559542152
009714-2211625
Fax: 009714-2281981
Dubai ( U.A.E )

British author seeking help on Aspy Engineer’s family

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I am wondering whether you might be able to help me? I am a British author researching the history of the de Havilland Gypsy Moth aircraft.
One of the most superb stories connected with the aeroplane is that of Aspy Engineer who won the Aga Khan aviation Trophy in one in 1930. You have a summary of the story here: https://zoroastriansnet.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/aspy-engineer.pdf
I am wondering  whether you might be able to put me in touch with the family as I would like very much to read the unfinished memoirs mentioned in the article as I am sure it will be helpful for my book. I am planning for the story of Aspy Engineer to be its opening chapter.
I think that some of the great man’s family is still in Bombay, while others are in California.
With kind regards,
Alex Norman

alexandernorman@btinternet.com

Looking for Adi Behram Marker

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My name is Lily Seeney and I live in the UK.
This is long shot in the dark but I am trying to find my first cousin ( who the family lost since my mum passed away) who used to and probably still does in Pune.

He is my mama’s son. His name is Adi Behram Marker. I know he has a son and daughter. Son’s name is Behram as well. Not sure of the daughters name. I have tried asking some folk who live there but have drawn a blank. I remember going to my Uncles house as a young girl with my mum and vaguely think it was in Salisbury park.

Is there any way of finding out some way if he is still alive or has passed on. I am now 69 myself and my sister is 83.
If you can point me any direction as to whom I could contact would be grateful.

Kindest regards

Lily

pseeney@aol.com

Looking for Bio and Pictures of Late Rustom B. Damania

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I am looking for bio-data and pictures of Rustom B. Damania (died 25 March 2001). He was a Professor at the Indian Institute of Science and Technology. He has made invaluable contribution to Indian aviation industry. He is credited with the development of NAL’s Light Canard Research Aircraft, which later became DRDO Rustom UAV.

 

May I request you to help us obtain his biography/ bio data and pictures. If you do not have please direct us to the person, who can help us obtain this information

 

Best Regards

Rajiv Narang

Director – Strategic Initiatives

rajiv.narang@dronefederation.in

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