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Lionel Moona Bedessee, A Dynasty Created,A Legacy Ensured

 
sgtdjones 2018-08-06 21:10:01 

Lionel Moona Bedessee, A Dynasty Created, A Legacy Ensured

When the organizers of the New York Softball Cricket League (NYSCL) asked Mr. Chub Bedessee about a sponsorship for a competition. Without hesitation, his answer was yes, and the next question was what would be the name of the competition?

Lionel Moona Bedessee
The late Lionel Moona Bedessee.

Mr. Bedessee like most sons spoke very highly of his father and the recent death of his father Lionel Moona Bedessee. So, it was only fitting that he wanted to do something in his father memory. He said his father loved cricket and this would be something he would have loved to be involved in. Next, it was the beginning of the NYSCL 2018 25 Over Lionel Bedessee Memorial Cup.

Our purpose here is to celebrate the life and immortality of a husband, father, grandfather, cousin, uncle, and friend Mr. Lionel Moona Bedessee. The founder and President of Bedessee Imports Ltd. He really lived and embraced then Hindu philosophy of “Vasudeva Kutum-Bakam” which means “the world is one family”. He was humble, kind-hearted, caring and a generous man. In pursuit of our celebration, we would like to take you back to the time of his life’s journey to reflect on all he has done and the people he impacted.

Lionel Moona Beddessee (LMB) was born on November 11th, 1933 in Port Mourtant Corentyne Berbice Guyana. He was the 4th child of the late Ramnauth and Mary Ramkumarie Bedessee. The legacy of LMB lives through his wife Evelyn, children, Pamela, Rose, Verman, Ravi, Rayman, Chubb and Invor. LMB is survived by 12 grandchildren, he was predeceased by two brothers Dr. Manwel and Morton and one sister Floris.


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rockstarxxx 2018-08-07 09:04:48 

In reply to sgtdjones

AH the great Port Mourant.
Produced many of Guyana's greatest sons.


Proud to say I hail from there.

 
Ninetenjack 2018-08-07 09:12:42 

In reply to sgtdjones

Let's say the prosecutors have names of Russian oligarchs in mind, if those same names surface in the Manafort trial, it could provide the link they needed.


Lovely man, first met him more than 30 years ago, over the years patronized his store many times in Scarborough. Last saw him at the Florida CPL, real old school shop man, always made you feel welcomed, very humble...