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Vishnu Pandit Obituary
Marine engineer and naval architect Pandit preferred the nickname Kisan, the Hindi word for "peasant." It suited the hard-working Indian immigrant, known for his devotion to family, community and his 30-year civilian Navy career.
"He was very dedicated to improving the performance of naval ships and systems," longtime friend M. Nuns Jain said Tuesday outside the North Potomac home where Pandit's family privately mourned. "The only saving grace in this horrible incident is that he died doing what he loved the most in the service of his nation."
Jain said Pandit, a Mumbai native, earned a bachelor's degree in marine engineering in India in 1973 before coming to America and receiving a degree in naval architecture from the University of Michigan.
He said Pandit sailed with the U.S. Merchant Marine before joining the Naval Sea Systems Command, headquartered at the Washington Navy Yard.
Married to his wife Anjali since 1978, Pandit had two sons and a granddaughter, Jain said.
"He was a real family man and he loved dogs," including the family's golden retriever, Bailey, Jain said.
Neighbor Satish Misra said Pandit was on the home owners association board in their leafy subdivision, and active in the local Hare Krishna Hindu temple.
"He was a gentle man. I really loved him and his family," Misra said.
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Associated Press writers Amanda Kell, Ben Nuckols and Allen G. Breed contributed to this report.
Copyright © 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Ashok Sarin
September 16, 2019
Fondly recalling and remembering our *"Vishnu Pandit"* on his 6th Anniversary day today for the traumatic incident on the morning hours of 16Sep13 that took toll on his life in a flash of a moment. Missed deeply!
evelyn flucke
July 14, 2018
just looking for the Pandit family after all these years, and am so saddened to hear about kisan. I think about you all so often, remembering what a great friend you were in La. my love to you and your wonderful sons. evelyn flucke
Anjali
April 16, 2018
To each and every one of you:
I just happened to see this site. I had never viewed it before. I thank each and everyone of you for your kind and wonderful thoughts of my husband/dad.
It's going to be 5 years this September. We miss him every day.
Anjali
April 16, 2018
Donna and Joe:
I am just seeing this site today after 5 years. It's been a long haul. You guys and Karen were my go-to folks when we first moved to Abita Springs. I thank you for your thoughts. I'm carrying on the best I can.
I hope you and your kids and their families are all doing well.
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May 31, 2014
Please accept my sincere prayers that go out to the surviving family and friends may the God of comfort continue to bless you and yours especially after such a tragic loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. 2 Cor. 1:2,3.
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January 11, 2014
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Vasilios Emmanuel Glimidakis
October 16, 2013
Dear Pandit and other families,
I am sorry for your loss. God bless him and his family.
Ashok Sarin
September 23, 2013
Personal heartfelt condolences to you, Anjali, Kapil, Siddhesh and Neha with young grand-daughter along with heart warming deepest sympathies for this huge loss. I pray for peace for each one of you so you can gain strength in days of life to come. Warmest regards, Ashok Sarin, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
September 22, 2013
My condolences to the VISHNU PANDIT Family. 2 Timothy 3:1-5 that in the last days critical times hard to deal with will be hear. I know your pain, but a loving day will come and take away your pain, and tears. It is something we can put faith and trust in the loving Father we have. He will be there for you and I in the future.. H.G, South Carolina
Manjula and Arvind Thekdi
September 21, 2013
Anjali and Family,
My Condolences on your sad loss.We are really sorry.My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this tragic time.
I'm praying for your healing and comfort.
September 21, 2013
Dear Anjali,
We are so very sorry for your terrible loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.
Nishita and Deepti
Bratt and Family
September 20, 2013
My condolences to Vishnu Pandit's family, friends, and co-workers for this senseless death. May you find comfort from God's word at Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6, and 10 regarding the loss of your loved one.
Bruce Marshall
September 20, 2013
Anjali and family, My condolences on your sad loss. I worked closely with Kisan for most of his career, and can attest to his devotion to the Navy and conscientious attention to engineering excellence. I'm praying for your healing and comfort.
Craig Barrick
September 20, 2013
A gentle man, known for kindness in life, and attention to detail at work. He will be missed by many.
Pat Cruz
September 19, 2013
To the Pandit Family, Kisan was a very good friend when we were at the University of Michigan. He was always thoughtful, kind and a fun person to be with. I am so glad to learn that he had a good life and family after leaving Ann Arbor, and I am very sad that you had to lose him too early. Pat Cruz, Sacramento, California
M. Harmon
September 19, 2013
To the Pandit family and friends. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time in your lives. We all yearn for better conditions. It's refreshing to know that God's word speaks of a time when all sorrows will be gone and that mankind will live in beautiful surroundings with nothing to fear.-Isaiah 65:17, 21-24.
Irma Beverly
September 19, 2013
To The Pandit Family,
My prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I worked with Kisan in SEA 04. He was a very nice man and he will truly be missed. The office will not be the same. R.I.P Kisan.
Terry & Doug Pearson
September 19, 2013
Sid, we are so sorry for this horrific event and your enormous loss. Kelly has told us such wonderful things about your family. We know we would have loved your Dad. Keep his love close for comfort in these most difficult days. Please accept our heart felt sympathy for you and your family.
Ram V Ramachandran
September 19, 2013
To Anjali Pandit and Family.
My heart goes out to all of you. I recall with fondness talking to Vishnu over the several years. He was a very kind and Gentle Human being who has not only been taken from his Family but his left all his friends in Sadness. May his soul rest in Peace.
Ram V Ramachandran
Pune- India
Gloria Burrell
September 19, 2013
My prayers go out to your family and friends. So sorry this horrific event happened. God bless all of you.
Shannon
September 19, 2013
My sincere condolences are with the Pandit family in their time of grief.
At times like these, 'God can give us "power beyond what is normal," so we can keep going from one day to the next. (2 Cor.4:7) May your memories continue to bring the family at this difficult time.
Peter Curtin
September 18, 2013
To Kisan's Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with during this tragic time. I worked for Kisan for a number of years when he was the NAVSEA AEC Manager. He was a dedicated and hardworking engineer. Whenever he visited San Diego on business a group of us would take Kisan to either a Thai or Mexican resturant, where Kisan always challanged the cooks to spice up the food. The "hotter" the better was his motto. He will be missed.
Chris Valle
September 18, 2013
Kisan's family:
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this tragic time. Kisan was a brilliant maintenance engineer who dedicated his life to helping our sailors and the ships in which they sailed. His dedication and contagious can-do spirit was a personal inspiration to me when we worked together for four years in the mid-00s. I have and will continue to pray on your behalf!
Anand V
September 18, 2013
Our Sympathy to Vishnu Pandit's family & friends. Is there a site for any general donation towards memorial servcices?
Skip Grayson
September 18, 2013
I worked with Kisan in SEAO4 for a number years before I retired in 2007. I remember him as quite and dedicated. At a time like this words fail to express feelings. He will be remembered in thoughts.
DStallings
September 18, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Scott Chamberland
September 18, 2013
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
F Gant
September 18, 2013
Mr. Pandit touched many lives. A good name is worth more than gold. Ecclesiastes 7:1 Sorry for your loss, may the God of all comfort grant your family peace in the coming days ahead
Kanna Vemprala (VK)
September 18, 2013
Anjali, my personal condolences to you and your family on this tragic loss. I am from Mumbai and the news says your husband was from Mumbai. Did he have a sister named Vandana who I used to know at one time? If yes, my condolences to her too.
May God give you the strength to bear this loss.
V.K.Kanna (Mumbai)
Maryellen
September 18, 2013
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Vishnu Pandit. A terrible Tragedy. May Vishnu R.I.P.
Donna&Joe Crain
September 17, 2013
Anjali,
We are sincerely sorry for your families loss. Just found Kisan's name on the list. We are praying for you all. Our love and prayers, Donna and Joe Crain (neighbors from Abita Springs)
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