Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
About
FUNERAL HOME
Chandra DHANVADA Obituary
Born in Bangalore, India, Chandra and his family moved to England before settling in the USA in 1970. He graduated from Hampton High School in 1976, attended Christopher Newport University, and received an associate's degree from Thomas Nelson Community College. He was a resident of Hampton for 16 years before moving to his home in Williamsburg. He was an avid tennis player in his youth, and a lifelong sports enthusiast. He worked at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for 14 years, where he enjoyed his job and made many friends.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; and his daughter, Emily Preeti Dhanvada, both of Williamsburg; parents, Dr. Madhava Rao Dhanvada and Dr. Padmavati Dhanvada of Yorktown; brother, Ravi and his wife, Diana Dhanvada of Poquoson; in-laws, Fred and Mildred Smith of Williamsburg; brother-in-law, Bill Smith and his wife, Paula; sister-in-law, Judy and her husband, Randy Rogers; sister-in-law, Sheryl Smith; cousins, Rohit and Shannon Sirur; and a long list of extended family and friends.
A service will be held in Chandra's honor at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. A reception will follow the service.
The family would like to thank Dr. Shawke Soueidan and the medical staff of Williamsburg Neurology, as well as the medical and nursing staff of Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, for their excellent and compassionate care of Chandra.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, www.mda.org. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Chandra DHANVADA
Dina Lobo
June 27, 2010
Dears Patricia, Emily, Dr. Padmavati Rao, and Dr. D.M. Rao,
Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you at this time of grief.
May God bless you and give you strength.
Lawrence and Dina Lobo
kameswararao ummethala
June 24, 2010
Dear Dr.Padmavathi(nani) and Dr.D.M.Rao,
We are extremely sad to learn about the tremendous loss.Please accept our
heartfelt sympathies and condolences
Kameswararao and Kamala
Ummethala family.
June 24, 2010
Dear Dr.Padmavathi(nani) and Dr.D.M.Rao,
WE are extremely sad to learn about the tremendous loss.Please accept our
heartfelt sympathies and condolences
Kameswararao and Kamala
Ummethala family.
tina clevinger
June 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Emily and the family during this difficult time. It was a pleasure being able to work with Chandra and the family, and of course, my buddy, Emily. He was a pleasure to be around and kept his chin up and kept pushing himself to the max. no matter what happened. With deepest sympathy, Tina Clevinger (Rehab, SWRMC)
Susanna Owens
June 23, 2010
Trish, Emily and Family:
Our thoughts are with you at this time. We were saddened to learn of your loss.
Susanna, Lewis, Ethan and Daniel Owens
Ravi & Prafulla Shenoy
June 23, 2010
Dears Patricia, Emily, Dr. Padmavati Rao, and Dr. D.M. Rao:
Our sincerest and heart-felt condolences to the entire Dhanvada family at the passing away of dear Chandra. We always knew him to be a very gentle soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take care.
June 22, 2010
Dear Padmavati aunty, Dhanvada uncle,Trisha:
We are very sorry to learn about this tremendous loss. Please accept our sympathy and condolences.
Mallik and Rekha Netrakanti
Pamela Massenburg
June 22, 2010
To The Family,
I went to Hampton High School with Chandra and his was in a few of my classes. He was a very quiet person but very studious. I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all.
Ramani and Ramana munagala
June 22, 2010
Dr. and Mrs.Rao,
We offer our sincere condolences to your family for the untimely passing of your son.We lived in hampton for 3 years from 1984 to 1987.You were so good to us.May God give you the strength to bear this loss.Thinking of you and praying for you.
Manisha and Nikunj Trivedi
June 22, 2010
May God give you strength to bear this loss. His memory will always bring a smile in our hearts.
June 22, 2010
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son Chandra. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug and Kathy Fredericks, Yorktown
June 22, 2010
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband.
Pat Gomuwka and Howard Kerpelman (neighbors of Chandra's parents).
Ranganathan Venkatesan
June 22, 2010
Our heart felt condolences to Dhanvada's family. Chandra endured his illness with courage and patience. Patricia,you took wonderful care of him
dsepite the incurable ailment.May God bless you all with the strength to deal with this bereavement
Venkatesans
Ram and Uma Ramaswamy
June 22, 2010
We offer our condolences and sincere sympathy to the Dhanvada family for their loss. We pray god to give them strength to bear the loss.
Shashi Gupta
June 21, 2010
Dr. and Mrs. Rao,
We are deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing away of Chandra. We understand how hard it is for you folks to bear this loss and pray that God gives you strength for it.
Shashi and Veena Gupta
Lecia Lynn
June 21, 2010
With heart felt sympathy in your time of sorrow.
June 21, 2010
we express our heartful sympathy for the loss of Chandra.S.Dhanvada. We pray God to give strength and courage to their family to bear this loss.
Vijaya murthya
Jeanette Allen
June 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Maggie Twine
June 21, 2010
Dr. Padmavatia Dhanvada, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, may God keep each of you in his loving care. Maggie Twine, Peninsula Health Center,Newport News
Donna Harrigan
June 21, 2010
Trish,
I was so sorry to here of Chandra's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter
Lia Coronel
June 21, 2010
Trish,
Sorry to hear about the loss of Chandra. My sympathy to you and your family. Keep strong.
June 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dhanvada family. I only knew Chandra and his loving family for a short period of time during his life. I am one of the nurses that worked with him on Acute Rehab. Chandra always had a smile and a positive attitude to light-up the day. May you and your family be comforted by the loving memories shared by all. Kim
Sandy Hallock
June 21, 2010
Trish,
So sorry for your loss. He was a great person to know and work with. Remember all the good time and cherish them.
June 21, 2010
We offer our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Dhanvada family. May your loving thoughts of Chandra and your family and friends give you some comfort during this sad time. Carole and Vic Wieszek
Showing 1 - 25 of 25 results
Make a Donation
in Chandra DHANVADA's name
Memorial Events
for Chandra DHANVADA
Funeral services provided by:
Nelsen Funeral Home - Williamsburg3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188
How to support Chandra's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Chandra DHANVADA's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
