The noble man with compassionate qualities

It is six years since the demise of Angelo Neville Peries, husband of Mauline and father of son Dilan and daughter Shiran (UK). He still lives in the hearts of those near and dear to him.

Born in August 1950, he was the youngest in the family of nine in Kandy.

He became a civil engineer and first took up employment at the State Engineering Corporation. He left for the Sultanate of Oman in mid-1975 for a job at the Dhofar Municipality in Salalah where he continued to impart his knowledge and skills for more than 25 years.

Angelo became a popular figure among his colleagues and expatriate friends in Salalah. At the Dhofar Municipality, he served with dedication and assisted countless people who sought his support and assistance. He was also a consultant to several construction firms in Salalah as his service was well recognised in the construction field.

We admired his humane qualities and were fortunate to associate with him during our short stay in Salalah. Though he was a well known quantity surveyor and engineer, he never boasted about his achievements. He was a simple man who led a simple life.

Angelo was blessed with an incredibly happy disposition and charming personality. His kind face and smile touched many. He passed away after a brief illness at the age of 66 years.

We miss Angelo, the noble man with compassionate human qualities and will always remember him. May his soul rest in peace.