Pronob Bardhan
1945 - 2021
Pronob Bardhan
1945 - 2021
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Pronob Bardhan, March 3, 1945—May 21, 2021
Pronob was born in Nagpur, India, to Prafulla and Sudha Bardhan. He was the third child; with sisters Ratna Mitra and Shopna Rudra, and younger brothers Partha and Abhijit. In 1974, he married Gail Porter, and they have two sons, Jaydeep (Marisa Waxman) and Neil (Kelsey Stewart).
After living in Delhi and Ranchi as a child, his family moved to Kolkata. He graduated from Indian Institute of Technology at Kharagpur in 1966, and moved to Atlanta to begin graduate studies at Georgia Tech University. He completed his PhD at Northwestern University in 1974, where he and his wife met and were married. After he graduated, they moved to England and he did postdoctoral studies at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
In 1976 he joined the Corning Incorporated Science and Technology Division. His career included contributions to a variety of technologies including fused refractories, electronic ceramics, monolithic capacitors, multilayer ceramics, relaxor ferroelectrics, life science coated products, catalytic converters and diesel filters and he received 11 patents. He worked in both research and product development as a scientist and a manager and became the Director of Ceramic Research in 1994. Beginning in 1997 he led the Early-Stage research and development for Life Sciences, including High Density Microarrays and Direct Binding Assay. He was named Director, Technology Development and Integration, Advanced Life Sciences Portfolio in March 1999. Pro retired on July 1, 2009 as a Division Vice President in the Science & Technology Division and Business Technology Director for Environmental Technology
In retirement, Pro served as a member of the Southeast Steuben County Library board of trustees, and delivered Meals on Wheels, as well as following his interests in early Gothic cathedral architecture, painting, Abraham Lincoln, and reading.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Southeast Steuben County Library, Corning Meals on Wheels, or Bampa's House.
There will be no services. Arrangements are entrusted to Carpenter's Funeral Home, Corning, NY.
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Monisha Bardhan
May 23, 2025
Dani I was really fortunate to have you as my elder brother-in-law. Pallab & I really miss you.
Kailash Datta
May 18, 2025
Miss you from SPARK
Have you to reach and meet you someday
Alok Chakrabarti
May 17, 2025
We miss you Pronob. I specially miss your exhortation to tell me, " come as soon as possible".
Dulal Ghosh
May 17, 2025
I still remember my elder cousin brother. Every time we go past a ceramic or glass museum I think he would have loved spending a day there on the exhibits.
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Martha Weber
January 8, 2023
I'm just learning of Pro's passing. I'm sending my sincere condolences to his family. I'm so grateful to have known him.
Martha Lorey Weber
Subhen and Trina Mukhopadhyay
September 25, 2022
Our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and prayers for peace for the departed soul.
Subhen & Trina Mukhopadhyay
Kenneth & Madeline Uhl
August 9, 2021
we want to let you and your family know that you are in our thougts and prayers. We are so pleased that we got to know Pro.
Mary Hinchliff
July 23, 2021
Our sympathy to Gail, Jay and Neil and families. Sorry to hear of Pro´s passing. Fond memories of our neighbors for many years. The Hinchliff family.
Sreemati Mukherjee
June 16, 2021
Pronobda was a wonderful dada and friend to us, Sreemati and Ujjal Mukherjee. He and Gail were so tuned to each other! He and Gail came to our Ithaca home a number of times and though they were urgent about driving home to Corning before the evening darkened, Pronobda sat on and on, with the adda and food, and Gail, patient, waiting for him to say that it was time to go home. His shining eyes, thick silver mane, and smile lifting up his face..... we will never forget. Rest in peace, Pronobda!
Mark Taylor
May 27, 2021
Gail,
I'm so sorry to hear about Pro's passing. I will surely miss his sense of humor, his dignity, and my arguments with him. He was one of the first people I got to know when I came to Corning. Doris Evans introduced us. It is a sad day for us old guys at Sullivan Park.
Mark
Amit Chakravarty
May 27, 2021
Sixty years ago five boys stepping into youth and Nehru Hall of IIT Kharagpur, became birds of a feather. With boyish pomposity called themselves SPARK, acronym of first letter of their names, Pronob providing the P. Others being Sanjoy, Ravi and Kailash.
Memories - four years of staying in adjoining rooms, being together at all meals, sharing everything that young men share including showers when getting late for class, studying through nights before exams, non-stop bridge sessions spanning weekends, cycling to the city for late night movies, paratha and chicken birthday dinners, just the five of us, under open skies outside a ramshackle joint in the woods, pride on his election as General Secretary of the student body, sharing joy when he got assistantship in Georgia Tech .
Pronob was nicknamed ‘capsule’ for his boundless energy in a small frame. Always game for youthful pranks, holding forth in any discussion under the sun – intellectual or otherwise.
Compulsions of careers geographically separated us, but in the evening of our lives, was lucky to have been able to spend a day or two together a few times. Friendships of those years need neither nurturing nor renewing, you just resume. Added bonus was knowing Gail, her serene strength and devotion in these difficult years has been awe inspiring.
God’s Grace that he went peacefully and it is He who will look after him.
As we would say in IIT, when we parted for going home for vacations, ‘So long Pronob’.
K N Datta
May 26, 2021
Pronob
Sixty years of continued relationship, neucleating from IIT days and grew up in the values and spirit of SPARK is our story of friendship.Our journey encompassed both of our families including parents, Didibhai and Dadabhai as well as Pallab& Monisha.Krishna and I recall your presence in my daughter's marriage along with Gail.
We shall continue to cherish our memories.
May your soul rest in peace and tranquility
With Love and peace
Kailash
Aaron Sabatini and Sharon Sabatini
May 26, 2021
Dear Bardhan Family, We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband, father, and brother. My mother spoke very highly of Pronob, and how wonderful a person and incredibly kind and polite he was in their interactions at Corning Inc. We offer our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to your family. May his soul rest in peace and may his family have peace and love.
Prabhat Kumar
May 25, 2021
Pronob and I were class fellows as undergraduate s in India and again as graduate students at Northwestern University. We kept in touch and remained good friends post studies as well.
I remember good times with him during our college years. While he is gone, his memories will always stay with me.
May his soul rest in peace and may God give his family the strength to cope with the loss.
Love,
Prabhat
Delinda Newman
May 25, 2021
I only knew Pronob for a very short time, but I feel as though I was privileged to make his acquaintance. He was an exceptional person, and was always willing to listen and gave great advice.
I cared for him both heart and soul as his caregiver. I always enjoyed our visits and I will deeply miss him, may you rest in peace Pro.
Debajyoti Chatterji
May 25, 2021
Pronob and I were college classmates and very good friends. We met up 40+ years later in the US and vigorously renewed our friendship. I will miss him dearly. A man with many accomplishments! May his soul rest in eternal peace. May Gail and the family be blessed with strength to cope with the grief at the untimely loss.
Monisha Bardhan
May 25, 2021
n loving memory of my dear Brother-in-Law whom I call Dani. Dani was a special person; ever so warm, affectionate, polite, helpful, caring & loving. The smile he wears in this photo says it all. Dani you will be missed.
REST IN PEACE!
OM SHANTI 🙏
Suchitra Naik
May 24, 2021
Please accept our condolence for your family’s loss.Dani you will be always remembered by us.such a good person you will be always in our heart.Jayant and Mili
Dr. Ted Kozlowski
May 24, 2021
Pro was a wonderful colleague and coworker. His logic and ability to articulate his ideas was exceptional, and his presence added to quality of what he did. He had a great a sense of humor and his ability to listen was exceptional. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
Tanaya Bardhan
May 24, 2021
I look back fondly on those times when my Boro Jethu visited us in Calcutta, and more recently a few years ago in England. He was an affectionate, gentle and kind person. The memories will always remain. Boro Jethu will be dearly missed.
Jim and Sherry Robinson
May 24, 2021
Gail Jim and I were so saddened to see Pronob's Obituary today. We are so saddened by his loss. I always remember his support to the kids while growing up and his friendly smile. Please know our prayers are with you and the boys. remember us to them please. Jim and Sherry Robinson
S Bardhan
May 24, 2021
In loving memory of my wonderful and loving brother in law. We pray to God for his eternal peace
Sathi
Sister-in-law
Ratna Mitra
May 24, 2021
Karthik(Pronob)
You will always be remembered by me as a shinning star...may your soyl rest in peace.
Didibhai.
Ratna Mitra
May 24, 2021
Pronob my younger brother had an adorable personality, kind hearted,loving with a smile on his face,affectionate and soft spoken.Had controlled over his needs in life...he love to hum old hindi songs and Tagore songs whenever possible,help people in need .
PRONOB be happy and keep smiling wherever you are.
Didibhai.
Dulal Ghosh
May 24, 2021
Pronob, known as Dani to us, was an inspiring elder brother. Despite his many achievements he remained a modest man and a very approachable and likeable human being. A friend to us all. True friendship is a great human trait and we shall miss him.
Chhanda Das
May 24, 2021
Life is the greatest gift that god has given us. Death is only a bridge towards eternal life with god. certainly heaven is rejoicing for another soul has finally reached his true home. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Abhijit Bardhan
May 24, 2021
In loving memory of my dear and distinguished brother.
You will always be loved, respected and never forgotten. Unseen, unheard and yet very close to my heart you shall remain. Will miss you a lot.
May your Soul
REST IN PEACE!
Pallab
Brother
Monisha Bardhan
May 24, 2021
In loving memory of dear Dani.
My Brother-in-law was a special person; ever so warm, affectionate, polite, helpful, caring and loving. His smile in this photograph over here says it all. The times and moments we spent together shall always be cherished and never forgotten. Dani will be fondly missed by us. May his soul
REST IN PEACE
OM SHANTI
Kasturi Datta
May 24, 2021
Pronob Uncle...you will be missed. Keep shining like a bright star and guide your loved ones. Rest in Peace.
Kasturi Datta
(D/0) Kailash Nath Datta
Alok Chakrabarti
May 23, 2021
I have known Pronob since our graduate student days at Northwestern. He was a jolly fellow and attracted many friends. He was very good scientist e exemplified by his work at Corning and at Northwestern and University of New Castle. Pronob and I shared our interests in Bengali music and he remained a fan of Cricket an Indian pastime. I share the grief of his wife Gail who became a god friend of my wife and I. Jaideep and Neil were very dear to him and he spent countless hours talking and worrying about them to me. Our condolence to the family. I lost a great friend. May he rest in peace.
Ajoy Bardhan
May 23, 2021
My memory of Jethu will be of an always kind, modest, softly spoken, thoughtful and positive man. He was much loved and will be dearly missed.
Partha Bardhan
May 23, 2021
In the loving memory of a wonderful brother . We will all sadly miss & remember him. We pray to God for eternal peace. May his soul RIP .
The Staff of Carpenter's Funeral Home
May 23, 2021
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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