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J.M. RAJARATNAM Obituary

RAJARATNAM--J.M., Loving husband of Rajes, father of five, and grandfather of ten. J.M. Rajaratnam passed away at the age of 86. He was born in Alvai, Sri Lanka and attended Hartley College before graduating with honors in Chemistry from the University of Ceylon. He proceeded to England on scholarship and was 5th in the world as a Chartered Accountant. He later became Chief Financial Controller of Browns Group and then General Chairman of Singer (Sri Lanka) before being promoted to head Singer's Asia operation. Mr. Rajaratnam then led in philanthropy in Sri Lanka, enhancing education, healthcare, and women's rights. He was recognized by Stanford's Who's Who list and by Illankai Tamil Sangam for the Lifetime Achievement Award. We will memorialize his legacy at Barrett Funeral Home in Tenafly, NJ at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21.

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 20, 2014.

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Krishna sellathurai

June 14, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

VIJAY .

July 19, 2014

Did not know the man but knew his son who took good care of him. May he rest in peace.

Rebecca Bell

July 19, 2014

Dearest Periappa, may the legacy of your remarkable life live on through your family, you will be missed.Thoughts and prayers to Periamma and family.
Love Rebecca Bell (nee Rajeswaran)

Karuna Mailvaganam

July 18, 2014

We deeply miss our brother (in-law, uncle, and grand uncle). He was a true leader along many dimensions: values, human rights, ethics, and compassion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. He has led an illustrious life. He is now at peace with the Lord.
Love from Karuna (appah) and family

Rohan Rajeswaron

July 16, 2014

I never had to plaesure of meeting periyaappa. But I have been touched and honoured to learn about his amazing life, achievenemnts and the lives he has changed. I am extremely proud to be related to a pioneering individual who has left a great example to live up to. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and may god grant him paradise and give us the strength to keep his legacy alive.

Rohan Rajeswaron a loving a nephew.

Milroy Anandraj

July 3, 2014

Dearest Family members of Mr.J.M.Rajaratnam.Please accept our heart felt condolence on your sad loss.May God give you all strength & courage at this difficult time.
Sincerely Milroy , Winston & Pathmini Sathasivam,

July 3, 2014

Dear Rajes Akka, Shanthi, Thambo,Kanthan,Vathani,Rengan and Grand Children our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies. Sara.Vasanthi and children.

Apo Appah & Apo Aunty Sathananthans

June 29, 2014

Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
We are deeply sad that we have lost a loving brother and brother-in-law. He will always be in our memories.

June 29, 2014

Anna, I will miss seeing your face and I will miss our conversations. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Your one and only sister,
Rasamany Thevarajah

June 29, 2014

Dearest Rajes acca,shanthi,thambo,vathany,rengan and grandchildren,may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Anna will always live in our memory-krishna,maithli and children.

Rajan

June 28, 2014

A great soul- always thought of helping our suffering brethren in Sri Lanka. An exemplary life. Our heartfelt condolences to the family. Valli, Kalyani & Rajan Sanmugalingam.

June 27, 2014

Our dear Muthanna/uncle, we always looked up to him and most people who knew him, hero worshiped him as well, as truly he was a hero in every way and always helped the helpless. He was an angel sent to us by the Almighty God. Rest in peace. Our condolances to our dear Rajesh machchal/aunty, children and their families. Jeyapalan, Una, Shalini, Praveen and Anastasia.

Navaratnarajah Senthilkumaran

June 22, 2014

Our condolences an prayers for his family. Rajaratnam Uncle rose from humble beginnings to be a world class business leader.

Senthilkumaran & Family Singapore

Nanda Sellathurai

June 21, 2014

A Dear Relative and a good friend to our family. Will miss him very much.

Rajini & Bala

June 21, 2014

JMR is my oldest and dearest cousin who was always looked up to as a great man.He is my mother's dearest nephew whom she lovingly called him " Mootha Thamby". Even though he is gone his memories will linger in our hearts.
Our heart felt condolences go to our dearest Rajes machal, children and their families.

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Elias Jeyarajah

June 20, 2014

JMR is dear to me and to countless Tamil Americans. A selfless leader, pioneer, advocate for human rights and freedom to the oppressed.Our heartfelt condolences to his wife and children,the love and affection of our community is with you. So long Uncle,may you light the heavens with your grace!

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