Sundaresan Gobalakrishnan
He was born in Cuddalore, India, to his father, Gobalakrishnan, and his mother, Rajamani. His middle, high school, and undergraduate years were spent in Ooty, India, where his family lived.
He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Bharathiyar University. He obtained a Ph.D. in Physiology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. As a research scholar, he traveled to Antarctica twice, once for 4 months and another for 16 months. He was a member of the 14th and 15th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica. He conducted experiments on ‘Interaction of Opioids and Altered Photoperiod Stress in Modulation of Immune Response in Antarctic Conditions.’
Sundaresan was an Assistant Professor at the School of Medicine, Radiology and Co-Director of the Bioimaging and Applied Research Core at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia. Previously, Sundaresan was a Principal Scientist at GlaxoSmithKline R&D Center in Philadelphia, PA. Sundaresan came to the United States of America to work as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Los Angeles, and later worked as a Research Scientist at UCLA and Stanford University. He has published around 100 scientific publications with over 13,000 citations.
With his beloved wife Shanthi and son Guhan, Sundaresan built a life in the USA for over 23 years, spending about 15 years in Richmond, VA. Sundaresan was a person with wide-ranging interests and many exceptional talents. His deep understanding of multiple scientific disciplines was unparalleled. He could engage in discussions on any subject. His interest in aerospace is exemplified by his traveling to the Kennedy Space Center to watch the final space shuttle liftoff in July 2011. He was a master in the kitchen and at the grill; he liked gardening and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed traveling and fishing. He loved listening to music and enjoyed spending time with friends and family.
More importantly, Sundaresan was effortlessly kind, youthful, fun, grounded, and genuine. His intelligence and personal achievements never changed him, as he carried a fresh authenticity throughout his life, making him welcoming and relatable to anyone. He cherished his Tamil roots without adhering to cultural norms or expectations that didn’t align with his values. He was also very open-minded and inclusive. He was a deep thinker, passionate in his interests, meticulous with his approach, and known for being a great planner. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
Sundaresan is preceded in death by his father Gobalakrishnan, mother Rajamani, and sister Shanthi Chandrasekar. Sundaresan is survived by his dear wife Shanthi, and his loving son Guhan, who were his pride and joy. He also leaves behind his brothers Rajavelu and Vasudevan, his nieces and nephews.
His final rights will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 8:00 AM, at Commonwealth Funeral Service at 5404 Glen Alden Drive, Henrico, VA 23231
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, Richmond.
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It was indeed a great loss, personally. A great scientific mind with human touch. May the departed soul rest in peace. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers.
To Sundaresan’s Family: I extend my heartfelt sympathies for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate through this challenging period.
“Do not think of me as gone. I am with you still in each new dawn.” – Native American Poem
My name is Sivashanmugam Perumal’ Chapel Hill, North Carolina and I had the privilege of being friends with Sundereasan, affectionately known as Sunderji. Our bond traces back to our MPhil studies, where our paths crossed. Sunderji, an NCC cadet and an admirer of the armed services, drew inspiration from an Indian Army general named Sunderji during the nineties.
Our connection deepened during those academic years, and he pursued a teaching job at Vinyaka Mission College in Salem, while I ventured to Delhi for my PhD at AIIMS. Sunderji, with his contagious enthusiasm, visited me during my AIIMS days, sparking conversations about experiences and PhD opportunities. Eventually, he joined AIIMS as a research assistant, initially commuting daily and later residing in the hostel.
In the nineties, we explored the world of unlimited computer access at AIIMS, utilizing it for both entertainment and as pioneers with email access. Sunderji even managed to send emails from Antarctica, keeping our connection alive. As life unfolded, we both relocated to the US, continuing our friendship in Virginia, where we frequently met.
Our close friendship endured from 1988 to 2023. Witnessing Sunderji’s courageous battle against his illness was heart-wrenching, and his passing marked the loss of one of my dearest friends. Yet, the memories we shared will remain etched in my heart forever.
EULOGY TO A RARE GEM
Sundaresan Gopalakrishnan, a scientist by profession, a loving father to Guhan, a beloved husband to Shanthi, a loving relative and a donor of virtues and values led a dedicated life throughout his short life unsurpassed in love, care, attention and selfless help. His knowledge and wisdom, his dedication to science and research, his down to earth views on talent recognition, his outpouring efforts and risk taking, his constructive and positive attitude to life and fellow brethren will be remembered in the years to come. His untiring efforts and contributions serving the humanity will be cherished in our memories. He delved in spirituality in his later part of his life to realise and embrace the omnipotent divinity. No wonder he is considered a rare gem and will be a beacon of hope to all known and unknown. He defied all odds to survive but God wanted him to be with him for ever. We were honoured to be in his company as he lived a purposeful and resourceful life and he will be a role model to all of us. We must fill up the vacuum created by his demise with courage. Farewell to my unsung hero. May his soul rest in eternal peace soaked in the warmth of divine love.
Param Sadagopan
Sunny Uncle was genuinely one of the best people I have ever known and I will always feel tremendously grateful and blessed to have been a part of his journey. His sweet smile and contagious laugh always lit up any room he was in; he was such a ray of sunshine. I first met him when I was only about six years old and I had always felt as though he was my own family because he was so welcoming and always had our best intentions at heart. He has shown me great support throughout the years and has given me advice about countless things, including school, careers, and life in general. My favorite memories are of our families playing board games, especially Apples to Apples, together many times. His youthful and energetic personality during these game nights was uplifting and joyous. He was and always will be such an inspiration to me as I grow older. He was truly so brilliant and could have a vibrant conversation about absolutely anything and everything. Above all, I will always be inspired by his kindness. Everything he said and did was genuine and honest and touched the hearts of everyone around him. The impact he has made on me is truly unforgettable and I can confidently say that I am a better person because of him. His love for his family and friends was unwavering and I will always carry that with me. It has been a great honor to know him for about the past fifteen years and he will be a part of me forever. My heart breaks to know that he is no longer physically with us and he will be so deeply missed.
Rest In Peace Uncle. We all love and miss you so much.
Harshitha
Saddened about the loss of Dr. Sundaresan. Our deep condolences to his family. May Shanthi and Guhan have the strength to handle this very difficult time.
Navaneetham & Anandhi, Chennai.
We miss our Dear friend Sundaresan who we all love and respect. We are fortunate to have known and traveled close to a decade with his loving family. Sundar was a passionate, meticulous, kind and understanding friend. He has always amazed us by his deep knowledge on various subjects and he was always ready to share them with everybody around him. Even when he was fighting a war within himself he was praying and hoping for issues to resolve for his friends. Thank you Sundar for giving us so many memories to cherish, the us time we spent during the many Soccer games with our kids, the dishes your prepared for us with care, your love for music, your spirituality and many more. Sundar we will miss having you in our lives but we know you are with God and seeing and praying for your family and friends from above. With Prayers , Vijay & Vanitha
Sundaresan was someone whom I never had pleasure of meeting directly however never felt so. Always felt special connection with him knowing & hearing so much positive about him from dear friends Mona & Kumar. Sundaresan was kind, loving generous hardworking person who was a fighter and lived life to the fullest with positive attitude and high spirits. I pray that he continue to smile & be at peace as he now starts his heavenly life with the divine. 🙏
It feels impossible to utter ‘Rest In Peace’ for someone so full of life. Denial envelops me as I reflect on his unparalleled willpower, optimism, and positive attitude towards LIFE.
Sundaresan would energize any environment. His enthusiasm for life peaked when Shanthi and, later on, lil Guhan came into his world. Witnessing his joy was witnessing the purest form of happiness. We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have shared wonderful moments with the lovely family from the early days of our time in the US, spanning from LA to the Bay Area, raising our families together, sharing weekends, traveling/cruising across US, cherishing happy moments, and supporting each other through the challenging times. Our bonding has endured, even as we found ourselves on opposite coasts. Even during the hard times, it was remarkable to notice his love for life..
So proud of all the accomplishments he had and many further ones he would have.. Let’s celebrate the exceptional human being that he was! He remains and will always be a lasting presence in our hearts and lives. Sundaresan, You are and will always be a role model!
ஓர் கண்ணீரின் செய்தி
இதோ –
எல்லாம் முடிந்துவிட்டது.
ஒர் நல்ல மனிதரின் வாழ்க்கைப் புத்தகத்தின் இறுதிப்பக்கம் எழுதப்பட்டு,
முற்றுப்புள்ளியும் வைத்து,
மூடப்பட்டு விட்டது !
இவரைப்பற்றி ஆங்கிலத்தில் எழுதப்பட்ட ஒரு குறுஞ்செய்தியில் உள்ள தகவல்களை படித்து இவரின் கல்வி, அறிவு, அனுபவம் கண்டு பிரமித்து போனேன் !
இத்தனை காலம் நம்முடன் பயணித்த நம் அன்பு சுந்தரேசன், நிரந்தர பிரிவை நமதாக்கிவிட்டு, நிம்மதியை தனதாக்கிக் கொண்டு மீளாப் பயணத்தை தொடங்கிவிட்டார்.
நமது தந்தை – தாய் இருவரின் மரணத்திற்கு பிறகு, இரண்டாம் தலைமுறை காணும் முதல் இழப்பு.
அது, நமது கடைசி உடன் பிறப்பான அன்புத் தங்கை சாந்தி சந்திக்கவேண்டிய நிலை கண்டும்,அவளின் கதறலைக்கேட்டும் நம் மனம் படும் துயரம் வார்த்தைகளுக்குள் அடங்காது.
ஒன்பது பேராய் உடன்பிறந்தும்,
ஒருவர்க்கு மட்டுமே, சுந்தரேசனின் இறுதி நேரப் பயணம் வரை, சாந்தியின் அருகிருக்கும் பாக்கியம் கிட்டியது.
ஆயிரம் காரணங்களை காட்டி நம் இயலாமையை நியாயப்படுத்த முன்றாலும், உள்மனதின் ஓரத்தில் உறுத்தும் ‘குற்ற உணர்வு’, காலம் முழுதும் நம்மை சுட்டுக்கொண்டு தான் இருக்கும்.
வயதும், உடல் உபாதைகளும், நம்மில் பலரை, உடலால் மட்டுமின்றி, மனதாலும் பலமிழக்கச் செய்துவிடுகின்றன. என்ன செய்வது?
இந்த நிலையில் நமக்கு கிடைத்த ஒரே ஆறுதல், நம் அனைவர் சார்பாக அன்புத் தங்கை விஜயா அங்கிருப்பது.
ஜனனமும் மரணமும் மனித வாழ்வில் தவிர்க்கவியலா நிகழ்வுகள் மட்டுமல்ல, இரண்டுமே இறைவனால் மட்டுமே நிர்ணயிக்கப்படுவதும் கூட.
கருவுற்றபின் ஜனனத்தை ஓரளவு கணிக்க முடிந்தாலும், வாழும் காலத்தில் தன் மரணத்தை யவராலும் கணிக்க இயலாது. இறைவன் என்றைக்கு நம் வாழ்க்கைப் பயணத்தை முடிக்க எண்ணுகின்றானோ, அன்றைக்கு அந்தப் பயணம், நாம் விரும்பினாலும் -விரும்பா விட்டாலும்; மறுத்தாலும்- மறைத்தாலும், முடிந்தே தீரும்.
இறைவன் நிகழ்த்தும் இந்த நிகழ்விலிருந்து மீளுவவோ அல்லது வெல்லவோ இந்த உலகில் எவருமில்லை.
இந்த தத்துவ வார்த்தைகளெல்லாம் கேட்பதற்கு என்னவோ சரியாகப்படும் – அது அடுத்தவர்களுக்கு நிகழும் வரை! ஆனால் அதுவே நமக்குள் ஒருவர்க்கு நிகழும்போது, இந்த தத்துவங்கள் எதுவும் சிந்தனைக்குள் ஏறாது. பீறிட்டெழும் நம்மின் உணர்ச்சிகள் கண்ணை மறைத்து, நமது சிந்தனையை மழுங்க செய்துவிடும்.
இந்த உணர்ச்சியின் தாக்கம் விதியை மீறிய செயலல்ல;
எல்லா மனிதர்க்கும் உண்டான விதிக்குட்பட்ட செயலே !
எப்போதுமே உணர்ச்சி மேலிட்டால், அறிவு குன்றிவிடும்; அறிவு மேலிட்டால், உணர்ச்சி குன்றிவிடும். இது மனித இயல்பு. எந்த சமயத்தில் எது குன்றும் என்பது அவரவர் வாழ்க்கையில் ஏற்படும் நிகழ்வையும், நிகழ்விற்கு தொடர்புடைய நபரையும் பொறுத்திருக்கிறது.
இந்த தாக்கத்திலிருந்து, குறிப்பாக தங்கை சாந்தியும், குகனும் உடனே மீள்வதென்பது இயலாத ஒன்று. காலம் தான் இந்த காயத்திற்கு மருந்தாகும். நிலையற்ற வாழ்வில் இந்த துயரமும் மெல்ல மெல்ல கரையத்தான் வேண்டும்.
ஆனால், அதே சமயம், உணர்ச்சி பெருக்கெடுத்து நாம் நமது இழப்பினை நினைத்து வருந்திய வண்ணம் காலத்தை ஓட்டிக்கொண்டே இருந்தால், நமது அறிவின் வளர்ச்சி முழுமையாக குன்றி, இறைவன் நமக்கு கொடுத்திருக்கின்ற மிகுதி வாழ்க்கையையும், சரியாக பயன்படுத்தி வாழத் தெரியாமல், தொலைத்த நிலைக்கு ஆளாகி விடுவோம்.
ஆகவே நாம் மெல்ல மெல்ல இந்த துன்பப் பிடியிலிருந்து விலக முயற்சிக்க வேண்டும்.
‘விலக’ என்று நான் சொல்வதன் அர்த்தம், ‘மறக்க’ என்று கொள்ளலாகாது.
காரணம் நமது அன்பு மைத்துனர் சுந்தரேசன் அவர்கள் உடலால் நம்மிடையே இருந்து பிரிந்தாலும், அவரின் தூய ஆன்மா, என்றென்றும் நம்முடன் இருக்கும் என்பதும், பல கனவுகளை சுமந்து கொண்டு இந்த பூவுலகை விட்டு பிரிந்திருக்கும் அந்த ஆன்மா, தன் விருப்பங்கள் அனைத்தும் நிறைவேறுவதை பார்க்கவே ஆசைப்படும் என்பதும் நிச்சயம். எனவே, மிகுதி வாழ்க்கையை பரிபூரணமாக வாழ்ந்து, அவரின் கனவுகளை நனவாக்குவதே, அவருக்கு நாம் செலுத்தும் அன்பு – அஞ்சலி -மரியாதை எல்லாம். தங்கை சாந்திக்கும், குகனுக்கும், நாமனவரும் என்றும் துணை நிற்போம் என்ற நம்பிக்கை அவர்களின் மனதில் ஆழ பதியும்படி நம்ஒவ்வொருவரின் செயலும் ஆதரவும் இருக்க வேண்டும்.
சுந்தரேசன் நம்மிடையே இருந்த பிரிந்து விட்டார் என்று மற்றவர்கள் சொன்னாலும், நமது அன்பு தங்கை சாந்தியை விட்டு அவர் பிரிந்தார் என்பது தவறு. நமது பாசத்திற்குரிய சுந்தரேசன், தன் மரணத்திற்குப் பின்னும் சாந்தியை விட்டுப்பிரியாமல் அவளுடன் அரூப நிலயில் இருந்துகொண்டு, அவளை என்றென்றும் வழிநடத்தி, தனது அன்பு மகன் குகன், அவன் வாழ்நாளில் மிகப்பெரிய சாதனைகளை செய்கின்ற நிலைக்கு செல்வதை காணவே காத்திருப்பார் என்பதில் சிறிதும் ஐயமில்லை.
எனவே அன்பு தங்கை சாந்தி தன் உடலாலும் உள்ளத்தாலும், இழந்த மனோ தைரியத்தை மீண்டும் பெற்று, ஃபீனிக்ஸ் பறவை போல் சிலிர்த்தெழுந்து, தன் வாழ்நாளில் செய்து நிறைவேற்ற வேண்டிய கடமைகளை உணர்ந்து, அதற்கான ஆயத்த பணிகளில் தன்னை மெல்ல மெல்ல ஐக்கியப் படுத்திக்கொள்வாள் என்பதிலும் எனக்கு சிறிதும் ஐயமில்லை. காரணம் நம்மில் இளையவள் என்றாலும், அவளுக்கு இருந்த மனோ தைரியம் – பலம், நம்மில் வேறு எவர்க்கும் இருக்குமா என்பது சந்தேகமே.
இந்த செய்தியின் பதிவு முழுமை அடைய வேண்டுமென்றால், அவசியம் அன்பு சுந்தரேசன் அவர்களின் அமெரிக்க நண்பர்கள் அவர்தம் குடும்பம் பற்றி பகிரவேண்டும். நண்பர்கள் என்ற வரையரையையும் தாண்டி, உறவினர்கள் என்ற உரிமைக்கும் மேலாய் அவர்கள் காட்டும் பாசமும் அரவணைப்பும், எழுத்துக்களுக்குள் அடங்கா இறைவன் தந்த பந்தங்கள். நாங்கள் அங்கில்லா குறை தெரியாமல் தங்கையின் குடும்பத்தை பாதுகாக்கும் காவல் தெய்வங்கள். அவர்களனைவரையும் இந்த நேரத்தில் வணங்கி அவர்களின் ஆரோக்ய வாழ்விற்கு இறையருள் வேண்டுகிறேன்.
நம் அன்புத் தங்கைக்காக-அன்பு குகனுக்காக, நாம் அனைவரும், நமது அன்றாட பிரார்த்தனைகளில் ஒன்றாக, இந்தப் பிரார்த்தனையையும் சேர்த்து இறைவன் முன் வைப்போம் :
“சோதித்தது போதும் இறைவா,இனியேனும்
அவர்களை சாதிக்க விடு”
🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
May his soul rest in peace
💐💐💐A Tribute to my dear Chithappa 💐💐💐
Chithappa, I write this message to you with a very heavy aching heart. I just can’t take up the fact that you are no more with us (physically). Our hearts are filled with more & more of your thoughts. Whenever I think of you, it’s your smiling face that comes to my mind.
You were such a great source of inspiration for me.
I recollect my memories of you during my college days at Coimbatore. Those were the days when I stayed with my beloved Shanthi ssthi for my college internship & that is when you were engaged with Ssthi. I used to accompany ssthi to the public phone booth outside her hostel. It always used to be long calls. First half of the call, she used to listen to your voice message with frequent laughs & the second half, she used to talk non-stop (recording her message to you). Standing outside the booth, I wonder what you both talk every day & how much information can be shared between the hearts that are miles apart. I was so glad that Ssthi found her right life partner.
I always prayed to God that my loving Ssthi should get the best partner in the world as I love her so very much. It’s after your wedlock, I realized that God has not just answered my prayers, but blessed Ssthi more than my prayers – you are such a loving, caring, intellectual, funny person, yet very simple & down to earth person.
You were the first person with PhD in our family & it’s after seeing you Chithappa, that I got inspired to do PhD. I learnt how to be humble inspite of reaching great heights from you, Chithappa. Your achievements in the research field are simply amazing. You always encourage me & wanted me to go great heights in my career. I wanted to inform you that today I went for a grant interview as a PI – I know you will be proud of it – you are one who could comprehend better than anyone else in our family. I miss sharing this information with you, Chithappa.
Still remember my days at your home when Guhan was a little toddler. You proudly greeted me as your first visitor from our family. Those days were memorable. I can’t forget how much fun you all had teasing me for being Rajini’s fan & how you enjoyed seeing me watch Thalaivar’s movie. Though it was short trip, I enjoyed it thoroughly.
We had great fun at our home at Arumbakkam & enjoyed the “Biriyani function”. You were excited making arrangements & carrying the big biriyani vessel. We enjoyed your company in the beach, you were excited to handle Indian coins after several years.
My heart got shattered when I first heard about the cancer diagnosis few years back. I was madly praying God that the diagnosis should go wrong – some miracle should happen to misprove the diagnosis, but all in vain. We want you to be with us several more years to see Guhan boy cherishing in life, his achievements amongst others, but …..
How can you leave Ssthi & Guhan like this, Chithappa? Can’t bear the sight of both of them crying sitting next to you. While you decided to leave us behind, it’s your duty to give us the strength to bear your irreplaceable loss.
Love you so much Chithappa 💐💐💐
Always in fond memories of you – Loving daughter, Deepa 🙏🙏🙏
I have known Sundareshan for almost 30 years. I remember meeting him for the first time so vividly that I feel like it was yesterday. He has been lingering in my mind for days now. It is a great loss for me and my family. I pray for his family’s strength at this difficult phase.
It’s a blessing for my wife Ramya and kids Sahana and Surya for the moments we spent with Sundar. It’s 15 years of endearing journey. I struck a chord with Sundar in the first interaction – He had every good aspect of a human being who would please and keep everyone around him warm and comfortable. With his immense knowledge of science, spirituality, geopolitical matters, current affairs, and sports, our conversation would go on for hours, and I gained a wealth of knowledge from Sundar. Sundar’s perspective and thinking have always been way ahead and more grandeur than how I perceived things. I have rarely seen a humble, down-to-earth human being possessing an extent of knowledge and wisdom, such as Sundar. The best part is that he instilled the same values in his beloved family, Shanti and Guhan. We always experienced consistent love and warmth from the entire family.
Sundar had a beautiful life, as per his thoughts (Ennam Pol Vazhkai).
I have made many course corrections in my life influenced by Sundar. Celebrating Sundar’s life is helping me accept the reality and a closure within me.
🙏🙏திருவருள்,, சிவதிரு சுந்தரேசன் அண்ணன் ஆன்மா சத்கதி அடைய பிரார்த்தனைகள்🙏🙏
To my soul mate
(Sundaresan, GS)
Friendship for three decades, since mid 90’s. There were many good and bad times, fights, emotions, movie times, love times, dance, etc., beyond family and friendship moments. We always talk at length about many topics. Becoming and having friends after the college years, as an adult, is a fantastic feeling, an excellent companion, like a spouse. GS and I would not have been friends for three decades if I had not been a good person. GS is one of the adamant and demanding person I realized many years ago, but it is one of the excellent qualities I have learned lately. My doctoral thesis and defense would not have been completed without GS. The last sentence on my thesis was, “Thank you, God, for providing wonderful friends around me,” written by GS as I told him in Tamil. Now, I am Thanking God for providing GS as my friend.
உடுக்கை இழந்தவன் கைபோல ஆங்கே
இடுக்கண் களைவதாம் நட்பு.
Utukkai Izhandhavan Kaipola Aange
Itukkan Kalaivadhaam Natpu. (Thirukural 788)
Swift as the hand seizing a slipping garment, Friendship acts to assuage a friend in distress.
உள்ளுவ தெல்லாம் உயர்வுள்ளல் மற்றது தள்ளினுந் தள்ளாமை நீர்த்து.
In all that a king thinks of, let him think of his greatness; and if it should be thrust from him (by fate), it will have the nature of not being thrust from him.
Yes, Sundaresan anna always thinking about great things. Usually, ordinary people we talk each other like billing, house expense, kids’ higher studies with their competition like that…But whenever meet Anna the topic was the greatest levels of deep thinking. I always have respect at the same time sisterhood rights with him. Discussed about lots of terminal diagnosis, vaccinations, drugs usages and the side effects. I got so much clarification more than my own Health information management studies. I am blessed I got my credits in Physiology with his book.
Whenever met him, he said Vanakkam with full of affection and smile… even though I am so much younger than himself.
I asked my doubts and told my opinions without second thought…he quietly observed and started his opinion with easiest examples to some extend levels.
Not only birthdays, festivals and marriage wishes I shared my opinions and messages related to Tamil religious, vaccinations and community. He responded with exact correct documents which related/clarified to my message. I asked him even Tamil riddles during Covid period, he would respond very quickly. I never asked my own brother with this freedom. Shanthi is not just my friend and sister; she is more than those relationship. They never ever see the difference between Guhan and friends’ kids, all the kids love to go there and stayed for hours and hours.
My elder daughter sat alone in hall and told us, she wanted to dance for Lord Shivan Song and dedicate for Uncle for cure for his diagnosis in 2017… How much love and respect he earned in their Hearts! When my both daughters did fundraisers for Cancer awareness & research, he felt overwhelmed and showered his blessings to us. He came to our home on June 18th after my younger daughter performed her recital (fundraising for Lung Cancer Organization) to bless my daughters … we were speechless in front of his LOVE.
Your favorite proverb which you always shared with us in Thanksgiving dinner.
தீதும் நன்றும் பிறர் தர வாரா…
குற்றம் பார்க்கின் சுற்றம் இல்லை!!
May your soul attain Moksha🙏🙏
வேலும் மயிலும் துணை!
I am extremely grateful to have crossed paths with Sunny around 15 years ago. Within a couple of interactions, very quickly we found a lot of common interests between us. He had a variety of interests, deep knowledge and offered a unique perspective on topics ranging from atoms, cells, astronomy, astrology, politics, sports, technology etc. He loved both of our daughters, showered his blessings whole heartedly on important occasions in their life. His genuine, authentic warmth and affection are truly unforgettable. He had so much passion for science and research in his field and once he showed a tour of his office and spoke with pride and joy about the kind of research, the equipment and all.
Sunny approached life with a child like curiosity and had a positive outlook at all times. He enjoyed every moment that life has to offer. He made sure that he shared his joy and happiness with the people surrounding him also. Sunny always had a genuine happiness around people and that warmth catches onto the people and makes the environment super friendly and joyful. And that’s because of his non judgmental, unconditional love towards everyone – from kids to elders. I had the opportunity to shower under his love and warmth and I thank God for that.
Personally, my perspective on several things in life has changed fundamentally from my discussions with Sunny. He showed me some great books, authors and shared his wisdom on several things in life. Those pathways profoundly changed the way I approach my own life. Made me realize many things and gave me a different perspective.
Gone too soon, Sunny, I will miss you deeply, you are in my heart forever and I will cherish every moment we shared together and would not trade them for anything else.
May your soul Rest In Peace.
அன்பே சிவம்
Om Shanthi
Om Shanthi
Om Shanthi
I heard from my Aunt regarding his countless contributions and kind hearted nature. Feeling blessed to be part of his family friend. May God bless his family and my soulful prayers for his soul to rest in peace.