Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Feb 15, 1965 - Jul 19, 2023
We just found out about the passing of Shashi. While walking through the neighborhood he and my husband would often talk, and those conversations were part of the joy while walking.
We live on the corner house across from you in your old neighborhood. We want you to know that we are praying for Shashi and the rest of the family and hope you find comfort in your memories.
Patrick &Ronna Whitchurch
July 31, 2023 | Wildwood, MO | Neighbor
Dear Rajitha, Pranav, and Pooja, thinking of you and sending healing prayers and comfort during this rough time. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanthi.
Jaya & Devadas Bhat
July 25, 2023 | St. Louis, MO | Friend
Shashi was very close friend to me. Cannot believe that he will not be around when I go to St Louis next time. Praying to god for giving his wife, daughter and son enough strength to overcome the loss. Just do not enough words to express my feelings.
Amit Sarin
July 24, 2023 | Alpharetta, GA | Coworker
Shashi was a colleague of mine when we worked together at Xerox and Tektronix during our early days in the US. A polite and sincere professional, Shashi had a smile that always emanated positivity amidst tension and anxiety. May his soul rest in peace.
Jayanta Banerjee
July 23, 2023 | Portland, OR | Coworker
It’s very hard to believe that Shashi passed away. We used to work together in Rapidigm Portland for many years. I can’t forget his smile. Our heartfelt condolences to Ranjit’s family. Our prayers are with you to give strength in this difficult time.
Srikanth Srinivasan
July 22, 2023 | Portland, OR | Coworker
Rajitha, Pranav and Pooja, we are so sorry for your loss. We pray for your strength during this sadness. We remember many wonderful conversations with Shashi during Sangama events and most recently at a wedding. With love, Swamy and Jyothi
Jyothi Swamy
July 21, 2023 | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Om Shanthi
Tripti Bharadwaj
July 21, 2023 | Chesterfield, MO | Friend
Rajitha, Pranav, and Pooja, I am so sorry to hear of Shashi's passing! He was very kind. I just spoke with him recently at one of Pooja's tournaments, and he was so proud of her, as I know he also was of Pranav. I know you will greatly miss him, and we are thinking of you all as you navigate this season of loss. Sending you many hugs! ❤ -- Love Robin, Bob and Emily Prado, and family
Robin Prado
July 20, 2023 | Byrnes Mill, MO | Friend
Vasishta, Shashidhara 58, passed away Wednesday, July 19 at Mercy Hospital - Saint Louis.He was born in Bangalore, Karnataka State in India on February 15, 1965, one of three children. He was married for 30 years to his loving wife, Rajitha - together they built a caring and supportive household for their 2 children. In his professional life, he started his career at BEML, before moving on to TCS as a Systems Analyst. His work in IT consulting brought him to San Francisco for a couple years and recently had been working in IT Finance at World Wide Technology for the last 19 years.Shashi was a very humane and supporting person. He enjoyed keeping in touch with his loved ones. He took long walks around his neighborhood and local trails while making calls to catch-up with friends and relatives around the world. Growing up in a joint family household, Shashi grew very close to his brothers and sisters, uncles and aunts, parents, and great aunts/uncles. He fondly remembers of his joint-family sleepovers and having to snatch 1 communal blanket from his other brothers.Shashi enjoyed simple comforts: chai time with his daughter, thriller TV with his wife, and swimming with his son. His volunteer-work and involvement with his Art of Living community kept him mentally and spiritually grounded. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter's Down Syndrome Association community - frequently going on trips, doing carpools, and watching the girls bowl every Saturday. The foremost highlight in his life were desserts. He would frequently ask his wife to make carrot halwa, jalebi, and attend events with an extensive dessert buffet - this brought him the utmost joy.Shashi was a loving father, son, brother, husband, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his son Pranav, and daughter Pooja.Services: Funeral service at the FAMILY CENTER at SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Friday, 10:00 a.m. Visitation at the FAMILY CENTER at Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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