This is a list of notable Josephian, alumni of Saint Joseph's College, Maradana, Sri Lanka.
Politicians
| Name | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ranasinghe Premadasa | President of Sri Lanka (1989–1993), Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (1978–1979), member parliament – Colombo Central (1965–1985) | |
| Mohamed Amin Didi | First President of the Maldives (1953) | |
| Nirj Deva | Member of the European Parliament – South East England (1999–2019), member of the British parliament – Brentford and Isleworth (1992–1997) | |
| Albert Peries | Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka | |
| Lalitha Rajapakse | First Minister Of Justice In Sri Lanka (1947-1953), Member Of the Senate Of Ceylon | |
| K. W. Devanayagam | Minister Of Justice (1977-1980) | |
| M.V.P. Peiris | Minister Of Health (1960) | |
| G. G. Ponnambalam | Minister Of Industries, Industrial Research & Fisheries (1948-1953) Member State Council of Ceylon (1934–1947), member parliament – Jaffna (1947–1960, 1965–1970) | |
| Edwin Wijeyeratne | Minister Of Home Affairs (1948-1951),Member Senate of Ceylon (1947–1951) | |
| M. Sivasithamparam | Deputy Speaker/ Member Of Parliament (1968-1970) | |
| C. Suntharalingam | Minister Of Trade & Commerce (1947) | |
| Hector Fernando | Member parliament – Negombo (1956–1960) | |
| A. Ekanayake Gunasinha | Mayor of Colombo (1940-1943) | |
| C.E. Attygalle | Member Parliament- Ratnapura | |
| Naganather Canaganayagam | Mayor Of Kandy (1942) | |
| Mahanama Samaraweera | Minister Of Local Government & Housing (1960-1964) | |
| Velusami Radhakrishnan | State Minister Of Education (2015) | |
| Alfred Thambiayah | Member Of Parliament- Kayts (1947-1956) | |
| Don Roy Rajapakse | Member Of Parliament - Hakmana (1960-1965) | |
| Doric De Souza | Trotskyist Politician & Senator (1914-1987) | |
| V.A. Kandiah | Member Of Parliament (1956-1963) | |
| C.H.Z Fernando | Member Of the Legislative Council of Ceylon (1924-1929) | |
| Bernard Jayasuriya | Ceylonese Businessman & Politician | |
| Neomal Perera | Deputy Minister of External Affairs (2010-2015) | |
| John Amaratunga | Minister Of Tourism (2015-2019), Minister Of Land (2016-2017), Minister Of Interior (2001-2003) | |
| Harin Fernando | Minister Of Tourism & Lands (2022-Present) Member parliament – Badulla (2010–2014, 2015–2019), Chief Minister of Uva Province (2015) |
Legal
| Name | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Hugh Norman Gregory Fernando | Chief Justice Of Ceylon (1966-1973) | |
| Mohan Peiris | Chief Justice (2013–2015), Attorney General (2008–2011) | |
| Priyasath Dep | Chief Justice (2017-present) Solicitor General (2007–2011), Justice of the Supreme Court (2011–present) | |
| Sir Francis Soetsz | Acting Chief Justice (1946) | |
| P. Ramanathan | Puisne Justice Of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka | |
| K. Palakidnar | President Of the Court Of Appeal of Sri Lanka (1987) | |
| Mark Fernando | Supreme Court Judge (1988–2005) | |
| Dappula De Livera | Attorney General of Sri Lanka (2019-2021) | |
| N. Nadarajah | Supreme Court Judge |
Religion
| Name | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Cooray | Cardinal (1965–1988), Archbishop of Colombo (1947–1976) | |
| Oswald Gomis | Archbishop of Colombo (2002–2009), Chancellor University of Colombo (2002–present) | |
| Edmund Pieris | Bishop of Chilaw (1940–1972) | |
| Anthony de Saram | Bishop of Galle (1964–1982) |
Academics
| Name | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Cyril Ponnamperuma | Vidya Jyothi, Professor, Scientist, Chemist, at, NASA | |
| Roland Silva | Deshamanya,Vidya Jyothi,Former chancellor of the University of Moratuwa | |
| Don Carlin Gunawardena | Botanist, Head of the Department of Science Vidyodaya University | |
| Nihal Perera | Professor of Urban Planning, Ball State University USA. | |
| Philip Nehri Mullegama | Corporate trainer, personality development coach |
Medicine
| Name | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Carlo Fonseka | Professor,PresidentSri Lanka Medical Council (2013–2018), | |
| Dr.Gamini Goonethilake | Former Consultant Surgen,Former President of the College of Surgeons Sri Lanka |
Arts
| Name | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Basnayake | Ceylon's High Commissioner to India | |
| Marcelline Jayakody | Lyricsist,Composer | |
| J. P. de Fonseka | Essayist, editor | |
| Dayan Jayatilleka | Academic, diplomat, author | |
| Annesley Malewana | Singer, composer | |
| Nimal Jayamanne | Singer,composer | |
| Daya Wimalaweera | Filmmaker,producer | |
| Manik Sandrasagara | Filmmaker, producer | |
| Roy de Silva | Actor, filmmaker, producer | |
| Shesha Palihakkara | Actor,dancer,producer | |
| J. P. Chandrababu | Actor | |
| Roshan Ranawana | Actor | |
| Mark Samaranayake | Actor | |
| Laddie Ranasinghe | Actor | |
| Nihal De Silva | Author | |
| Lionel de Fonseka | Author | |
| Akila Dhanuddhara | Actor | |
| Sajitha Anthony | Actor |
Military
| Name | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Anton Muttukumaru | Major General, First Ceylonese Commander of the Army (1955–1959) | |
| Royce De mel | Rear Admiral, First Ceylonese Commander of the Navy (1955-1961) | |
| Mohan Jayamaha | Rear Admiral | |
| H. W. G. Wijeyekoon | Major General Commander of the Army (1960–1963) | |
| Janaka Perera | Major General Chief of Staff (2000–2001) | |
| G. H. De Silva | Major General Commander of the Army (Sri Lanka) (1994–1996) | |
| Frank Wickramaratne | Rear Admiral Chief of Staff Sri Lanka Navy | |
| Tyron Silvapulle | Wing Commander Sri Lanka Air Force (1986 – 1999) (The only recipient of the Parama Weera Vibhushanaya award from the Sri Lanka Air Force.) |
Police
| Name | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Perera | Inspector General of Police (Sri Lanka) (1988–1993) | |
| Lakdasa Kodituwakku | Inspector General of Police (Sri Lanka) (1998–2002) |
Business
| Name | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Merrill J. Fernando | Founder of the global tea company Dilmah | |
| Ranjit Page | Managing Director, Cargills | |
| Amal Cabraal | Chairman, Unilever Sri Lanka | |
| Ronald Perera | Chairman, Bank of Ceylon | |
| Nihal Jayamanne | Former Chairman, Seylan Bank | |
| Hiran Cooray | Chairman, Jetwing Hotels | |
| Harsha Cabral | Chairman, Tokyo Cement | |
| Sanjeev Gardiner | Chairman, Galle Face Hotel. | |
| Chris Nonis | Chairman, Mackwoods | |
| Manik Pereira | Chairman, Pership | |
| J.M.S Britto | Former Deputy Chairman, Aitken Spence PLC | |
| Anselm Perera | Founder Mlesna Tea | |
| Jegan Durairatnam | CEO, Commercial Bank | |
| Jonathan Alles | CEO, Hatton National Bank | |
| Sumith Adhihetty | Managing Director, LB Finance | |
| Asoka Peiris | CEO, Singer plc | |
| Roshan Perera | Entrepreneur, Business Magnate, Investor, Philanthropist | |
| Manil Jayesinghe | President- Institute of Chartered Accountants Sri Lanka, Managing Partner- EY Sri Lanka. | |
| Shiluka Goonewardene | Principle - Deal Advisory - KPMG Sri Lanka |
Sports
| Name | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley de Silva | International cricket player (1993) | |
| Chaminda Vaas | International cricket player (1994–2009) | |
| Angelo Mathews | International cricket player (2009–present) | |
| Thisara Perera | International cricket player (2009–present) | |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | International cricket player (2012–present) | |
| Norton Fredrick | First-class cricket player | |
| Dunith Wellalage | International cricket player (2022-present) | |
| Michael Vandort | International cricket player (2001-2008) | |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | International cricket player (2017-present) | |
| Priyamal Perera | International cricket player | |
| Shevon Daniel | International cricket player |
Notes
- Although Peiris studied partially at St. Joseph's College is not a member of the Old Boys Union. In January 2015 Peiris' appointment was declared void by government of Sri Lanka
- Fredrick played for the All Ceylon team before Sri Lanka obtained Test status
References
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- Perera, Supun (23 January 2003). "K. W. Devanayagam - the gentle politician". Daily News (Sri Lanka). Archived from the original on 13 May 2007.
- "Ex-Justice Minister Devanayagam dies". The Island (Sri Lanka). 18 December 2002.
- Rajasingham, K. T. "Chapter 15: Turbulence in any language". Sri Lanka: The Untold Story. Archived from the original on 2002-02-08.
- Dwight, Richard (12 October 2010). "I come from the land of the Buddha". Daily News.
- Malalasekera, Sarath (6 July 2004). "Legal luminaries sworn in as President's Counsel". Daily News (Sri Lanka). Archived from the original on 5 June 2011.
- Mohan Peiris Sworn in as CJ
- "Welcome to St.Joseph's College Old Boys Union Online". 2011-07-28. Archived from the original on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
- "Profile of Oswald Gomis". Archived from the original on 19 August 2008.
- Sullivan, Walter (24 December 1994). "Cyril Ponnamperuma, Scholar of Life's Origins, is Dead at 71". The New York Times.
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