The untimely death of Fr. Wilson (56/36) came as a shock to all. He was born on 25 April  1964 at Sekkakudi; joined the Jesuits on 5 July 1984; did his regency in PALMERA, during which he committed himself to the poor and marginalized. 

His involvement in academic ministry lasted about 22 years in various schools. As a teacher, he kept the students enthralled in the subject and as headmaster, he knew each and every student personally and deeply loved them.

On 2 October 2020, he tested positive for COVID-19 and was hospitalized in Nagercoil. He was discharged and was quarantined for two weeks. On the 14th morning, he suffered from shortness of breath and had a very low oxygen level. He was immediately rushed to the hospital for emergency care. His lungs were severely damaged. On October 16, he tested COVID negative but that very night, his pulse and blood pressure had a steep fall. He was put on a ventilator. Sadly, he breathed his last at 5:15 am on 17 October 2020.

Rev. Nazarene, Bishop of Kottar, paid a visit and blessed the mortal remains at Carmel HSS. Around 2.30 pm, the body was taken to St. Xavier’s, Palayamkottai, for burial. Rt. Rev. Antonysamy, Bishop of Palayamkottai, blessed the grave. The Funeral Mass was presided over by Rt. Rev. Jude Paulraj, Bishop Emeritus of Palayamkottai. Fr. Wilson was laid to rest in the garden behind the Jesuit residence. 

Fr. Wilson was a good combination of cordiality and sternness. He was a joy to be with and had a tender heart that would easily cry with those who struggle and suffer. He was a man of audacity and kind heart and a man of determination and hard work.

• Henry Jerome, SJ