KUMAR-KRISHNA-Obituary

KUMAR KRISHNA

New York, New York

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KRISHNA--Kumar. Entomologist and world authority on termites - a group of some 3,100 species of singular ecological significance - died on September 19 in his home in Manhattan after triumphing over multiple cancers for 15 years. He was 86. Dr. Krishna spent 34 years as Professor at the City...

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We were all very sad to hear this news. Bhaiya may you rest in peace now and forever. I will always remember your smiling face. Valerie, our sincere and deepest condolences to you and all other family members.

Dear Valeri,
We are very saddened by the news of Mumar's passing away. We fondly remember the time we spent with both of you during regular yearly visits to India. Please accept our deep condolences.May God give you strength to bear the loss.

Kumar Bhaiya strangely for the past few weeks I have been thinking of you, of the happy and joyous times in Deheradun. I did not know you had already flown away. Bhaiya you were somebody I looked up to, you were the big brother I did not have. Bhaiya rest in peace I am sure we will meet again Uma Sarwal

IIth October
Strangely the joyous and happy memories of my childhood have been floating through my mind for the past several days not knowing you had flown away. Kumar Bhaiya You were my hero, the big brother I never had. Rest in Peace Bhaiya we will meet again Uma Sarwal

Valerie and Kumar, friends forever -
Love, Marjie

I am the proudest nephew in the world. Uncle Kumar was, and still is my hero. He led the most extraordinary life. I will miss him terribly.

Dear Valerie
So sad to hear about Kumar's death. He was one of a kind--smart, hard-working, always with a sense of humor. I met him first through AMNH, and he was most helpful in starting me on my career. Kenneth and I will miss going to dinner with both of you and hearing all the stories.
Please accept our condolences

Linda and Ken Mantel

A remarkable man. His work on the evolutionary history of terminates is what inspired my father to want to be a biologist.

Oh Valerie, I just heard about Kumar (Ed Silberfarb emailed about the obit). I am so sorry. Hope you're doing alright. Very upset that I didn't get to see you both when I was in NYC a year ago. Are you still on hotmail? I'll write you. Love, JG