Shock as popular restaurant boss suddenly dies: ‘Such a big hearted person’
The owner of two popular Adelaide restaurants has died of a suspected heart attack, sparking an outpouring of grief from customers and loved ones.
Mustaque Hassan, the owner of the award-winning Bollywood Grill and CocoBees in North Haven, Adelaide, passed away last Wednesday evening.
The 56-year-old is fondly remembered as a beloved father, employer and mentor, who brought joy to so many with his food.
Local leader Mahbub Siraz said Hassan’s impact was enormous.
Mustaque Hassan (photo), the owner of two restaurants in an Adelaide suburb, died last Wednesday
The 56-year-old owns the award-winning Bollywood Grill and CocoBees in North Haven
“He was a person with a big heart, who was very supportive of the community, known for his great hospitality and he employed many job seekers in his company,” Mr Siraz wrote on Facebook.
“May Allah grant his family members patience, courage and fortitude to bear this great loss.”
As tributes flowed, Mr Hassan was remembered as a humble and kind man.
“RIP Musti, we spent many hours with you enjoying your delicious food,” said one customer.
Such a loss, I will miss the smile, your enthusiasm, so much laughter and fond memories of Bollywood and more recently Coco’s,” said another.
“I am deeply saddened to hear of Mustaque’s passing. He was one of the nicest restaurant owners I’ve ever met,” a third person said.
“His happy smiling face will certainly be missed, the residents of North Haven will be sad to hear this. Such a loss also for the local business community,” said another.
His family said their farewells last night at a funeral at Queensland’s Gold Coast Mosque, with a funeral service at Lower Coomera Cemetery on Thursday morning.