Chhamangar S. Gosai

It is with heavy hearts that the Gosai family announce the passing of their beloved patriarch, Chhamangar S. “Chi-Man” Gosai, 92, who passed on February 25, 2023. Chi-Man was born on December 15, 1930, in Uganda, East Africa where he resided until 1962 when he and his wife Lila-Vanti (whom he had married on December 13, 1952) moved to London England. In 1972 Chi-Man moved his family to the south coast of England where they resided in the beautiful English countryside until moving to St Augustine, Florida in 1982. He resided in St Augustine, which he loved dearly, until his passing. While in England Chi-Man had a focus to bring his family along with his wife’s family to England from Africa. He settled 15 or more family members along with their entire families in England in order for them to experience a better life. He would do the same for those family members wishing to follow him to the US once he moved here in 1982. Chi-Man and his family purchased the Sunrise Inn on Anastasia Blvd and operated it successfully until selling the hotel in 2014. He would keep active following the sale of the hotel as the family purchased numerous rental properties. Chi-Man will be remembered for his love of others, his compassionate and kind heart, his love of volleyball in his younger days, his willingness to help others make a better life for themselves, his outwardly focused nature, and his fondness of music. He was a gentle soul who was supportive and caring to all who knew him. He was especially dedicated to his wife who was the love of his life and to his family whom he cherished. We are grateful and blessed to have loved and been loved by him. Chi-Man is survived by his wife of 70 years Lila-Vanti; son, Manhar “Matt” Gosai, and his wife, Mohini; granddaughters, Manisha, and husband, Roshen Patel and Dr Veena and husband, Dr. Anthony Farmer; two brothers and two sisters along with many other family members, friends and loved ones. Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life to be held at St. Johns Family Funeral Home on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 4:00 PM. The funeral home is located at 385 State Road 207 St Augustine, FL 32084. Those unable to attend can view the service live-streamed [by clicking this link] https://iframe.dacast.com/live/2a7a09ae1c0559a83ef537e05e6a14a6/2aae7d5f-98fd-a9e6-32a7-b774547cf42c. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Chhamangar S. Gosai

December 15, 1930 - February 25, 2023