Dr. Murali Sundaram

Dear Aparna and Priya: I just recently, learned of your beloved father´s passing. I am so saddened by the loss of such kind, brilliant, gentle, man. You must be wondering who I am. Well, although you were too young to remember, I served as his personal secretary, at Saint Louis University, from 1983-1987; thus was a front-row witness to the depths of his love and devotion to you, his daughters and your brother. Though contact was infrequent, it was obvious that his...

Murali was a Radiology Professor at St. Louis University during my Residency 1979 to 1983. His intellect and his genteel manner, approachability and kindness were exemplary. I enjoyed keeping in touch with him through the years by phone. I extend my sincere condolences to his family, who have lost a treasure of a person.

Dr. Murali Sundaram was a legend even during medical school days in Guntur, where I was many years junior to him. I remember him to be very astute and agile, famous for his prowess at everything, from cricket to medicine. He was considered a gentleman and a scholar. He was very soft spoken, well mannered and always well dressed. He certainly was my role model and someone I looked up to as an iconic figure. My heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Dr. Murali...

There was not a single day that Dr. Sundaram failed to astound me with his amazing knowledge of medicine, the world, and his giant heart. We always laughed at how definitive Dr. Sundaram could be when the rest of us were left completely bewildered by a difficult case. It was comical, but he was always genuine and humble. He cared about each one of us individually, always providing sage advice to allow us to make the best of our abilities. I consider myself extremely lucky to have learned and...

I am a technologist at St. Louis University and remember Dr. Sundaram well. Calm and quiet , always willing to take time to answer my questions.

May your memories give you peace and comfort of your loved one. Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for the loss of your loved one. May GOD be with you all during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus.

I remember playing cricket with Murali in school, on the school team and his distinctive batting style. We last met in California when he was visiting a number of years ago. He was, indeed, a gentleman and a gentle man.

My heart aches to read this beautiful tribute to my uncle and one of the staunchest supporters of my own very different path. He was truly Good and will be missed every day by those who knew and loved him.

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Sundaram´s passing. I had the pleasure of working with him at St Louis University as a Medical Transcriptionist. He always had a smile and was willing to assist with a dictation problem or merely to chat. Again my condolences to his family.