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Banks DIH’s John Nestor dies at 93

Jul 19, 2008 News

Eminent sports administrator and former veteran public relations practitioner for Banks DIH, John Emanuel Nestor, MS, died yesterday. He was 93.
“Uncle John”, as he was fondly called, joined Banks DIH Ltd in the early 1970s and served as Public Relations Officer for many years before retiring.
He was an ardent athlete and sports administrator who represented Guyana at football and volleyball, and participated in several sports disciplines including lawn tennis, billiards, cricket, bridge, table tennis and track and field during the 1930s and 40s.
As a sports administrator, Nestor was a member of the National Sports Council and had the distinction of serving as President of the Guyana Volleyball Association, President of the Guyana Billiards Association, President of the New Amsterdam Volleyball, Table Tennis and Football Associations, President of Pacesetters Basketball Club and Patron of Dorado Swimming Club.
Chairman of Banks DIH Ltd., Clifford B. Reis, CCH, in paying tribute to his late colleague and friend, said that Uncle John was well respected and well liked during his tenure at Banks DIH.
“He was a father figure to all employees and he showed great interest in their welfare. He came from the old school and because of his love for sports he instilled discipline to those who came in contact with him,” Mr. Reis said.
Nestor was instrumental in promoting sports within Banks DIH and the country at large.
In 1996 he was awarded with the Medal of Service (MS) for valuable contribution to sports at the national and regional levels.

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