"Key Milestones in the Takeover - *1953: BX Furtado & Sons Acquisition* Originally founded in 1865 by Bernard Xavier Furtado, this branch focused primarily on religious supplies and sporting goods. John Gomes merged his own reputation as a small store owner (Vincent & Co.) with this legacy brand. - *1959: LM Furtado & Co Acquisition* Six years later, John acquired *LM Furtado & Co*, a separate entity that specialized in Western musical instruments. He reportedly won this sale in just 30 minutes because the employees preferred him over other buyers who intended to close certain departments. - *Unification* John eventually merged both entities under the singular, iconic brand name *Furtados*.
Modern Leadership Following John Gomes's semi-retirement in the late 1980s and his death in 2003, the business passed to his four children: - *Anthony Gomes* - *Christopher Gomes* - *Nonabel Gomes* - *Joseph Gomes* The family further expanded the legacy by founding the Furtados School of Music <https://furtadosschoolofmusic.com/> in 2011." Vivek On Wed, May 6, 2026 at 11:25 PM Frederick Noronha < [email protected]> wrote: > Did the Furtados move from the world of books and printing to that of > music? > Also, was the firm sold to the Gomes family, somewhere along the way? FN > > On Wednesday, 6 May 2026 at 19:22:50 UTC+5:30 Rochelle Pinto wrote: > >> Dear all, >> >> The Furtado's do not have any remaining records from their printing press >> and in fact did not know the family ran one from which many early Konkani >> titles were printed. I think there is an individual who possesses a copy >> and had once posted an image on flickr maybe - other than that, the British >> Library in London probably has a copy. >> >> best regards, >> Rochelle >> >> On Wed, 6 May 2026 at 16:44, Sonia Gomes <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Thank you Vivek. Live in Goa. Don't go to Mumbai, but thanks >>> >>> Sonia >>> >>> On Wed, 6 May, 2026, 2:22 pm Vivek Pinto, <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> P.S. It is highly unlikely that the publisher, B.X. Furtado, Dhobi >>>> Talao, Mumbai (a >>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Dhobi+Talao,+Mumbai+(a?entry=gmail&source=g> >>>> few minutes, towards Metro cinema, from St. Xavier's college) will hold a >>>> copy in its archival inventory, Selma. >>>> >>>> However, here (please see below) is relevant information. >>>> >>>> Contact Method >>>> *Books Enquiry* 022-66225423 >>>> *Dhobitalao Showroom* 022-66225405 / 022-66225406 >>>> *Email* [email protected] >>>> Best regards, >>>> Vivek >>>> ------------------------------- >>>> On Wed, May 6, 2026 at 5:19 PM Vivek Pinto <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> This (please see below) is what my search revealed, Selma. >>>>> >>>>> "The Goan Cook's Guide" (or *Goan Cuznerancho Sangat)* is a >>>>> historical, rare book from 1894, often accessed via archival sources >>>>> rather >>>>> than traditional retail." >>>>> >>>>> Best regards, >>>>> >>>>> Vivek >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, May 6, 2026 at 5:10 PM Sonia Gomes <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Where do I get to see this precious book Vivek? >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards >>>>>> >>>>>> Sonia >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, 6 May, 2026, 1:17 pm Vivek Pinto, <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> [image: image.png] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> *** Please be polite and on-topic in your posts. *** >>>>>>> --- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "The Goa Book Club" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>>>>> To view this discussion, visit >>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-book-club/CAH3OY9y7ZwMZp3tzRvBHQLMuAmvLPyuPeVL%2B1rDE%2BH-6RjuSEA%40mail.gmail.com >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-book-club/CAH3OY9y7ZwMZp3tzRvBHQLMuAmvLPyuPeVL%2B1rDE%2BH-6RjuSEA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>> . >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> *** Please be polite and on-topic in your posts. *** >>>>>> --- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "The Goa Book Club" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>>>> To view this discussion, visit >>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-book-club/CAG_LhYPknkfFDTkGEb608P3GnRCODj2sR-bE3Afc1ateEvYUDQ%40mail.gmail.com >>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-book-club/CAG_LhYPknkfFDTkGEb608P3GnRCODj2sR-bE3Afc1ateEvYUDQ%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>> . >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>> *** Please be polite and on-topic in your posts. *** >>>> --- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "The Goa Book Club" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>> To view this discussion, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-book-club/CAH3OY9zL7ey52wh69BTnoFy-9UHfPTiuLWP%2ByRDeoqSyM4BDsg%40mail.gmail.com >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-book-club/CAH3OY9zL7ey52wh69BTnoFy-9UHfPTiuLWP%2ByRDeoqSyM4BDsg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>> -- >>> *** Please be polite and on-topic in your posts. *** >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "The Goa Book Club" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> >> To view this discussion, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-book-club/CAG_LhYPOWpcH9jNb6SafF1GqpBV7JXcqxJnZ4G8ANmQ9nZSX6A%40mail.gmail.com >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-book-club/CAG_LhYPOWpcH9jNb6SafF1GqpBV7JXcqxJnZ4G8ANmQ9nZSX6A%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- > *** Please be polite and on-topic in your posts. *** > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Goa Book Club" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-book-club/655e5908-33bf-4689-95f9-bedf67f4391cn%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-book-club/655e5908-33bf-4689-95f9-bedf67f4391cn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- *** Please be polite and on-topic in your posts. *** --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Goa Book Club" group. 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