New York, New York
Mathematical Musician
An old neighbor of Gopal Varadhan's said she first knew him through his music. It was like that with everyone around Mr. Varadhan, said his mother, Vasu. He was so dedicated to playing his acoustic guitar that, as a teenager, he lined the walls of his bedroom with egg cartons, hoping it would soundproof the room, rather than strum more softly.
He started a ska-inspired band, City Beat, while attending the Bronx High School of Science during the 1980's, cutting a record and playing CBGB in Lower Manhattan.
As it turned out, Mr. Varadhan also had an affinity for numbers and became a successful trader on Wall Street. After starting an unsuccessful Internet company last year, he joined Cantor Fitzgerald's eSpeed division in June.
Mr. Varadhan, 32, never forgot his music. He wrote songs for which his girlfriend, Valerie Toscano, was to compose lyrics.
"He thought that would have been our ultimate collaboration," Ms. Toscano said. "I thought marriage would have been the ultimate collaboration."
I feel as if I have a unique connection to Gopal though we've never known each other, finding his story through my fraternity alumni network and being born the same day he passed away. Sending my most heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family, friends, and individuals like myself who were impacted by Gopal's life. May he rest in peace and his legacy live on.
Christian
May 28, 2023
Still think of you with the fondest of memories. One of the most generous and genuine people I've met. I will never forget you and your beautiful family.
Michelle Younger
February 10, 2021 | Friend
We will never forget you Gopalakrishnan Varadhan!--The Capozucca family
john capozucca
September 14, 2020 | Brooklyn, NY | Friend
RIP Gopalakrishnan You will be remembered and prayers go out to your family.
John H Dobbs
September 11, 2020 | Student
Sending our sincere condolences to your family. Words can never remove the pain but may they remind you that others still do care. Always may God give the help needed to cope. Gopal is still sadly missed and will not be forgotten.
The Kindred Family
October 05, 2019
Remembered By
Venkat Santhanam
September 12, 2019 | Muscat Oman, PUERTO RICO | Family
We miss you Gopal. We will never forget.
Karen Cohen
September 11, 2019
Remembering you and your wonderful family on this day we will never forget. --The Capozucca family
john capozucca
September 11, 2019 | Bloomingdale, NJ | Friend
Remembering you and your wonderful family on this day we'll never forget
September 11, 2019
