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for SUSHIL BAGRI
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Alexandra
June 30, 2025
Thinking of you today. You saved my life thirty two years ago. You were always kind and I appreciated that. Alexandra
Vicky Spair
February 9, 2021
Thought about you today. You changed my life.
Kathy Alagna
October 3, 2014
Still missed very much! 5yrs ago today changed a lot of people's lives! Thinking of you and your family today
Kathy Alagna
July 12, 2014
Dr Bagri I still think of you and miss you very much! I have had some great dr's but none of them have even come close to you. I am trying the best I can because I know I need to be seen by a psychiatrist. When I don't agree with them they look at me and I tell them that I was your patient for over 20yrs so get used to it. I tell them how we would argue and then laugh but you would meet me in the middle. I tell them how you would say only you really know how you feel and if you want to try a certain medication or disagree with me, then we will talk about it. I miss how you would call me if I missed an appt. And say when are you coming in and would have me schedule one. When we would have phone conferences you would set another appt. I asked you why can't we have another phone conference you would sigh and say Kathy I have to see you that is the way I can tell how you are really doing! What a remarkable man you where. I miss you Dr. I hope you are watching me from above, I think you are and you are directing me, or trying to help me find the right Dr. You where the best no one can fill your shoes, I miss you everyday! God how your family must miss you, but they have wonderful memories and strength to go on. They are you! Miss you doc just wanted to let you know that! Oct 3 will be 5 yrs. I can't believe how fast but I still remember the things we talked about and I do
all the things you told me to do.i know your sitting right alongside God and he's letting u take care of us. Lol. Miss you soo much! Kathy
Liz Wright
October 9, 2012
Dr. Bagri,
Not a day goes by that I don't talk to you before I go to bed. I have made great strides in my health since the last time I saw you. I wouldn't be here if you hadn't been there to help me. You always knew I would make it out of that hole I dug myself into. I know you are now at peace and I am very happy for that. I will continue to remember you everyday, and use the great things you taught me to enhance my life.
With love,
Liz Wright
Deborah Pierce-Kvietkus
January 14, 2011
I recently found out about Dr. Bagri's passing. My condolesences to his family and his former patients. I worked with Dr. Bagri on 13K in the 80's. He was a joy to work with, always pleasant, energetic,and supportive, despite his multiple responsiblities on the Unit. His staff Christmas parties were always a blast. I wish I would have known of his passing. I could have participated in the memorial service, since I was in Chicago at that time. My deepest sympathy,
December 12, 2010
I just found out about the death of Dr. Bagri and I'm devastated. We worked together at Rush for many years and he was one of the finest people I have ever known. Although I hadn't seen him for 15 years or so I often thought about him and his kindness to all. I am deeply saddened. Loy Thomas Chicago, IL
Anand Mehendale
November 25, 2010
Just found out about Sushil's death.I will pray for him and Shelley.
October 15, 2010
Through your quiet presence - peace continues. Your kindness is remembered. N.L.
Cindy Beneventi
October 5, 2010
Its been over a year but you love &compassion will never be forgotten.
October 3, 2010
A year has passed, though it seems longer.You will stay in our hearts forever and we will cherish your memories. We miss you Sushil.
Sheila L.
October 3, 2010
Dr. Bagri, Thank you again for your mentorship. It hasn't been the same without you. We all miss you and continue to carry your spirit in all the work we do with our patients.
October 2, 2010
One year tomorrow and have thought of you everyday. I guess being your patient for over 20 years gives me that right........miss you Dr. Bagri!
Juliet H. Nickl
Devika Tavri
July 19, 2010
Dr.Bagri has got all the traits of his mother’s brother (Mr. Dev Krishen Baheti) who lived a selfless life and sacrificed many things for his 3 sisters.
Sonali I don’t know if you know him much, if not, you must during your visit to India sit with Bai and ask about her brother. You will be in tears to know such men exsisted.
and if you know about him I would like to share that how I see the similarity between him & Dr.Bagri
Few words for Late Mr. Dev krishen Baheti.
I have immense high regards for Mr.Baheti & I feel that in the entire family of the 3 sisters Gopi, Yashoda & Lali , Dr. Sushil Bagri was born with selfless attitude of living life and serving people same as his uncle.
Often I use to sit with my grand mother Yashoda (One of the sister’s & aunt of Dr. Bagri) and use to hear long stories of ….that how he sacrificed his love and never got married, how he let a great Job opportunity in US go away (that time there were only few Indian who use to get such an opportunity) simply because his sisters needed him the most during their difficult times. There must be many other sacrifices which I am sure no one would know still or would not be aware of as he was a silent giver. He was there for them selflessly through out his life. He was a strong pillar of the family which fell at a very young age and shattered many but before leaving he gave direction of life to many and Dr. Bagri was one of them and the beauty is that he carried the legacy of Mr.Baheti’s thoughts till he lived.
Dr.Bagri
He is my uncle and I have met him for like 4-5 times in my life. But I am highly influenced by his way of thinking & living. Although I don’t even have .0001% of this thoughts but I can imagine how difficult it is to live selfless life. This word selfless has a deep meaning which I wonder not many people understands but Dr.Bagri was one man who lived it for his family, friends and patient’s and for everyone around him.
Having lived so far from his home town & married to girl from a complete different culture, he embraced both the sides of the world beautifully and standing by his side was his beautiful wife Shailly Bagri who actually completed him and balanced him and bonded both the cultures.
His presence around always gave out positive vibes, his face & smile could calm you down; his energy could lift you up.
Some lines for his level of energy.. I saw him dancing in Raghav’s (my cousin) marriage, that time his age must be somewhere between 55-60 and he was dancing like a 20 year old boy. Twisting away to glory.. :)
I saw him for the last time during his trip to Rajasthan in India with his family. He came to visit my grandmother as she was very dear to him like her own mother.
He and Shailly aunty were looking absolutely beautiful together and so were his girls (Sonali & Julie).They had spent quiet a good time with our family and specially my grand mother and left with a sweet memory of their visit.
In this trip he mentioned me that he will definitely come down to India for my marriage whenever it happens.. and it so happened that my marriage was fixed during the days he was struggling his last few breathes of life.
Half of my heart was extremely happy that I am getting married to love of my life and half was thinking about him .I couldn’t even phone him and tell him from my mouth that I am getting married. All I know that he did come to know from others and was happy for me. It was a difficult time and feeling for me.
There are many things to write but I would like to end this letter by saying
“I missed him a lot”
Doreen Van Lee
June 11, 2010
My condolences to his family and friends.
I. P.Hernandez
June 10, 2010
Dr. Bagri treated me for major depression in 2007. He continued to be my doctor until the time of his death. I was devastated to learn that he had passed, but I know in my heart he is still guiding me. He was the first doctor to treat me like a person,not a patient.Because of his encouraging words,I return to college and will be graduating from DePaul University this weekend. I feel sad that I cannot share my accomplishemnts with him, but I know he is here in spirit with those who needed him the most. I want to thank his family for sharing him with us,he was and is a true angel.
steve doss
May 13, 2010
Dr.Bagri treated me for clinical depression in 2008. I want to give my condolences to the Bagri family.
Sonali Bagri
April 17, 2010
I’m so grateful to have listened to my father’s coworkers speak about him. I know he worked so hard, and it’s such a comfort to know how much you appreciated him also.
My name is Sonali. I’m my father and mother’s first born. My papa had so many qualities I admire- and this afternoon I want to share some with you…
My pop was selfless. I remember when I was about 13 years old a couple of my friends, my siblings, Julie and Jayme decided to use a homemade zipline and propel ourselves from a tree 3 stories high and slide down across the yard only to be stopped by smashing into a tree at ground level. My pop came out, saw what we were doing, and decided to stand in front of the tree and act as a cushion (with his skinny self) so we wouldn’t get concussed. Later than night, I saw that his shins and legs were beat up and bleeding from us careening into him. But he never said a word because he saw that we were having so much fun. No one would ever have known if I hadn’t seen it because he would have never said a word. That was what kind of a man he was; he cared more about us having a good time and being safe, than about his own wellbeing.
Conservation was always important to him. Since I can remember all my presents were wrapped in the New York Times paper. When I washed dishes he would say, “LOWER THE WOLUME”, meaning, you don’t need to turn the water on that strongly. He cares about the environment, and those who cannot protect themselves…rivers, wild animals, even cranes. Yes, he forced us on a road trip to Wyoming to visit a crane sanctuary. Very interesting. Since we were little he always said we were responsible for saving the Earth. He began saying this years before we all became ‘green-friendly’. After his huge Rush Christmas parties, he would spend hours in the cold and snow separating Indian food greasified paper plates, plastic cups, beer bottles for hours on end. No matter how much we begged him to come in out of the cold he wouldn’t stop until the last garbage bag was separated.
A familiar vision I have of him when I visit my parents’ house is seeing him stooped over our own recycling bin separating types of papers for hours on end. It didn’t stop there. He didn’t like using chemical cleansers if you could simply use soap and water. He would find it difficult to throw away any food even if it wasn’t fresh; he would eat it anyway because he couldn’t stand wasting it and I’m sure his coworkers- including Jane, Maria, Lisa, and Courtney know this all too well.
When we were younger, every Sunday we were dragged to a museum or cultural exhibit. At the time, we were not thrilled, and actually dreaded this, but, what I realize now is that I became aware of diverse music, art, other cultures outside of my own little world. This is what he wanted us to absorb. Then, for dinner, we would as a family go to a different kind of ethnic restaurant every week. He really appreciates various cultures, differences, and art. In the last few years he has become an amazing photographer. My house is full of his pictures- including flowers, views of the skyline from the top of the Rush parking lot from 4 am, and also beautiful pictures of India. In India, when he was a boy, he won lots of awards for his beautiful oil pastel drawings of animals and flowers. He really appreciated beauty. He found and captured it in places one would never think possible.
Now, I’m not sure many of you know this, but this is the same guy that would ‘ditch’ medical school in Calcutta to go to the library---to look at art books and attend peaceful communist protests.
I worked various jobs at Rush over the years, and I was never more proud than when we would leave the office together. While walking down the hallways, he would smile and nod at everyone with his beautiful unabashed smile. It was apparent that his face and smile made others feel good, even when they didn’t know him.
While writing this, I realized I have some similar traits as my papa. I find the most satisfaction in my life in serving people, I’m interested in art, traveling, and I aspire to meet the expectations he had of himself and…. I’ll never stop trying.
The one thing I recognize now is that time is short. No one is promised tomorrow. My father had planned on listening to hundreds of his unopened cultural CD collections, traveling with my mom to distant countries, and photographing everything he could. I feel that one should not, if possible, delay the things that bring them pleasure. Live now.
Liz Wright
March 27, 2010
I was very close with Dr. Bagri for the past four years. He was the first person to figure out what was wrong with me. I was diagnosed with clinical depression when I was just fourteen. Dr. Bagri saved me from myself. If it weren't for him, I'd probably be dead right now. He was a great man with a great heart. He helped many people in his life and personally he helped my mom and my aunt from what could of been a very painful life. He rescued the people in my life that mattered most and for that I am eternally grateful. I think about him everyday, trying hard to move on with my life. I pray for his family and friends to try and live their lives the way he wanted them to and not be sad that he is gone. I try to do the same as well. I will never forget you Dr. Bagri and I will never forget what you always told me for the past four years. "take things one step at a time Liz." Peace be with you Dr. Bagri.
Anne Penney (Kruis)
March 16, 2010
Our family is shocked to hear the news of the passing of Dr. Bagri. We were referred to him when my mom was at her lowest point. We didn't know where else to turn and hit road block after road block. It was Dr. Bagri who reached out to her in a way that no other doctor ever could. His patience and genuine love and concern for his patients was obvious. What an incredible doctor and example.
He was in the perfect place at Rush to be able to teach and train other doctors to have that same compassion for their own future patients.
He always smiled, encouraged and listened to his patients. I have no idea where my mom would be today if it weren't for Dr. Bagri. He was such an outstanding doctor and he knew just how to deal with my mom. I don't think that anyone will ever compare.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Dr. Bagri, for saving my mom. You'll be missed.
To his wife and children, thank you for sharing him with the rest of us! In reading all of the entries, many felt the same way...he was an angel.
February 4, 2010
I just learned today of Dr. Bagri's passing. I am shocked. What a great physician and a caring person. I often referred my patients to him for the excellent care he always provided. My sister trained with Dr. Bagri, and I went with her to a holiday party and was welcomed in by Dr. Bagri and his lovely family. My deepest condolences for his family and the profession of medicine has lost not only a skilled physician, but an amazing patient advocate and champion.
January 26, 2010
I was not a patient of Dr. Bagri but rather of his colleagues at Midwest Neuropsychiatric Associates. I was well aware of Dr. Bagri's extraordinary capabilities as a caring physician and excellent teacher and mentor. In fact I held MNA in such regard that I continued to see them for five years even after I moved 800 miles away. My condolences to the family.
Karin Radetic-Egilske
November 21, 2009
As well as my daughter I was not expecting to receive over the phone such a travesty. I knew and met Dr. Bagri through a friend and words cannot express the tremendous loss of such a remarcable physician,friend, and human being. Dr. Bagri made such an impact in my life with the words of such great wisdom extending beyond his credentials. He helped me through times of my life that I thought there was no resolution, no hope, and no answers and when I hit rock bottom there he was waiting to hear what I needed to unload. I will take as I have his words of strengh, courage,and cherish them forever. I hope this will extend to the whole Bagri Family what a wonderful person he was as well as my great sadness to all. He will truly be missed by myself as well as many others.
Ashley Radetic
November 20, 2009
I just learned of Dr.Bagri's passing today. I couldnt help but to burst in tears. I am truely deeply saddened. I dont know where to start other than saying one word that can best describe this man. "ANGEL" that he will always be in my eyes. I truely believe if it wasn't for Dr.Bagri I probably wouldnt be where I am today. I will miss him very much and i only wish i could have had the chance to share my accomplishments with him one last time. I will charish all the great advice along with my visits I was able to have with him. I can only say that Dr Bagri will be greatly missed and my condolences go out to his family. I thank god that i was able to have a phenomenal Doctor like him and to guide me through the toughest times in my life and for that i will be thankful and everyday for the rest of my life.
Nancy Soeurt
November 15, 2009
Dr. Bagri administered my ECT every month for 13 years. He held a deep and loving place in my heart. For 13 years, the ECT Dr. Bagri provided kept me alive and finally, the new treatment rTMS made me well. I cried for days when I learned of Dr. Bagri's death and wished desperately that I had known he was ill. I know that I will grieve his loss for a long time to come. I cannot imagine the grief of his family. Reading here, the testaments of his many other patients brings tears to me even now. Those many loving rememberances make me feel a special bond with the many others whose lives he touched. I would love to talk to others to share memories of Dr. Bagri. He did, indeed, save my life.
Patricia Belmonte
November 7, 2009
I cannot begin to tell how very sad my family and I were when we heard of Dr. Bagri's passing. He was a wonderful person and phenomenal physcian. I was shocked to receive the notice from his office because I had just seen him in his office on Saturday, September 26. 2009. I knew he did not look as well as he normally did but did not want to pry into his private life. That same day I told my daughter he did not look well; he truly saved her many years ago so naturally she and I were concerned. I cannot believe even though he was not well he continued to help his patients. He will sorely be missed. I would like his family to know that I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers and I am sure they have heard this over and over again, he was a wonderful man and we were all very blessed to have known him.
Elizabeth Dahlquist
November 4, 2009
I would like to express my sincere condolences to Dr. Bagri's family, colleges and staff. Words seem quite inadequate at this time. I feel as though I have lost my guardian angel, so I can only imagine how those who lived with him and worked along side him daily must feel. I am sure many have told you how he was responsible for giving them back their lives. I now wake each day planning what I will do for the day rather than how I will get through the day.
Dr Bagri will be sorely missed, but I will continue to thank God each day for the gift of his loving heart, brilliant mind, and of course, that beautiful smile and wonderful laugh.
Nancy Underwood
November 2, 2009
My best friend is alive and well today in large part because of the consistent and caring treatment and therapy she received from Dr. Bagri. While I never actually met him the gift of his work that he shared with her is a part of my life as well. The sunlight of a person's life sheds light far beyond what the eye can see. God bless you all as you continue on your journey without him. Nancy
October 31, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Bagri treated me and our family for almost 20 years and was always there for us. I wil miss him.
The family of Sheldon Drobny
Cindy Beneventi
October 28, 2009
Dear Bagri Family,
I want you to know I'm thinking of
you during this difficult time. We haven't met personally but how could I not think & love everyone who was part of him. Thank you for all the countless hours of love& caring that have helped me & many others. I Met Dr.
Bagri in the emergency room at Rush 24 yrs ago. I'm so thankful to Dr.Bagri & all of you. I'm so blessed.
A.K. B.
October 27, 2009
Periodically, I return to the guestbook to read the new entries from patients, friends, and those who knew Dr. Bagri. It brings me to tears each time. As an ongoing patient who found Dr. Bagri to be a great healer, a mentor, and a wonderful gift to others, I will miss him very much. Death be not proud. Death took a wonderful man who had much yet to do, many to help, and a family that needed him. God promoted him to a heavenly paradise that he well deserves. My condolences to his wife and family. I wish them well, and they are in my prayers. May God give them the strength and comfort they need.
October 25, 2009
With a deep heart and tears rolling down her cheeks, a mother is addressing to you Dr. Bagry, " You were an angel to my adolescent daughter who got so fragile at that time. You brought a smile on her face and light back to her life. We took the angel granted to us forever. Well, God took him back in his hands. May, you have an everlasting peace and smile in His care".
Our deepest sympathy to the family far and near. How proud must you be to have a man who was so learned, compassionate and so brave that he did not show even a hint of his own illness, when we saw him in February. May his memories bring you comfort. May God bless you all.
-SK, Northbrook
Nina
October 24, 2009
Simply the best! Heaven got an angel back. I'm grief-stricken to hear that this extrodinary man who so seemingly effortlessly helped extend the lives of others was himself denied a long & healthy life. To the Bagri family, I'm SO sorry for your loss & can't imagine how heartbroken you must be. I will keep you close in prayer. To Doctor Bagri, thank you. I will never forget the kindess & understanding you showed me throughout the years. The world was a better place because of your gentle spirit & passionate commitment to helping countless others. I will forever remember the HOPE you gave me, the tears we shed & the laughs we shared. I'm honored and humbled that God put you in my life. You will remain an awesome gift to all you touched ;-)
Marianne Kane
October 22, 2009
It was with profound sadness that I learned of Dr. Bagri's death. I was so blessed to be one of his patients for the last 12 years. When depression came with all the darkness he brought the light back and made life beautiful again.
I will never forget his soothing voice, his brilliant smile, his wonderful laughter and the special man he was.
His dedication, knowledge, and genuine compassion always came through and was the very essence of his nature.
I will forever be grateful for the difference he has made in my life.
Thank you, Dr. Bagri's family for sharing him with us. I know your loss is great. Take care of yourselves the way he would want you to. God bless you all and know that you will be in my prayers.
With much love and gratitude Dr. Bagri!
Maryka Bhattacharyya
October 20, 2009
I was so shocked and sad when I heard yesterday that Dr. Bagri had passed away. He saved my life when no other person could reach me through the blackness. He gave me hope. His gentleness and warm smile helped me take those small steps toward wellness. And when the blackness returned, he reached out again, always supporting the bit of strength that I had in me. I miss him so much and am so grateful that he was a part of my life.
M L
October 19, 2009
I became a patient of Dr. Bagri in 1982 and was I a mess.He gently, with his wisdom, brought me back to a happy fulfilling life. I would see him every 6 months in later years,to meet and see how I was doing. Thanks to Dr. Bagri I was doing very well and everytime we met, it was more like visiting a friend and laughing and laughing. Last year I was diagnosed with cancer, it was caught in time. When I went to see Dr. Bagri, I told him of my illness not knowing he was afflicted with the same disease. He was so calm and heroic, listening to me and not showing any clue that he, himself was ill as well. Dr. Bagri was a class act in every way especially when it came to bravery. M.L. Chgo.
Carol Jacobson
October 19, 2009
Dr. Bagri has been my doctor for the last 29 years. He always made me feel like I was his special patient. He truly changed my life. He would recall on one of my twice yearly visits things I had told him 20 years ago. He has touched my life in a way that is difficult to describe in words.My thoughts are with his family. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to know this extraordinary person.
Carol Jacobson
Wilmette, Il
Demetra Safiol
October 18, 2009
Dr. Bagri was one of the most compassionate men I ever met, who was not only a great doctor, but a great person. I never met anybody like him, and never left his office without having a good laugh. To know him was to love him.
Laura
October 18, 2009
Dr B.
You have given me a life long gift- the ability to move through times of sadness that are not debilitaing- and also to know- if I ever go there again- you- with your quiet, gentle nature were there to take care of me.
I only see you once/year now- as my depression is under control- I was so looking forward to seeing you this December and telling you that this lifelong single gal got married! I knew you would share in my joy as you did in my struggles. Last night, I was was drifting off to sleep- so saddened by your death- with my husband spooning me- I realized that you will live on with his gentle touch, compassion and love.
Robin Bowling
October 17, 2009
I wrote a poem that I would like to share with all of you. Thank you doctor Bagri for all that you have done you treated older people and also ones so young when we were sick you helped us you showed us all the way so we can have a better life until our dying day Thank you doctor Bagri for turning noone down you cared for us and gave us hope and took away our frown we saw you as a healer a God send for us all and if we have more darker days we will rise above the fall thank you doctor Bagri for giving us such love we know that you are watching us with gentle hands above our hearts are broke our tears are deep that you have left and gone to sleep Doctor Bagri will be missed by so many people once here and never forgotten
Marianna
October 17, 2009
Words cannot describe how deeply saddened I am to hear of Dr. Bargri's passing. When I came to Rush I was at the lowest point in my life and he took me in and saved my life. He gave me one thing that no one else could give me, and it was HOPE. I trusted him and his knowledge of medicine, that he would know how to heal me. He was the only Doctor that I have ever come across that told me Thank You when I told him that I trust him. I could feel his sincerity, genuiness, and compassion. Through our visits he was always telling me that I WILL get better and I DID. My family is so very grateful to him for saving my life as I am. With his help, I can now be the best mother to my daughter and twin boys. I have learned so much from him and I will forever be greatful to his family for sharing him with his patients. My family and I send our deepest sympathy and condolences to his family in this difficult time. The world has lost an incredible human being this year. He will be truly missed, but never forgotten in my life.
Barb H
October 17, 2009
As I write this, the tears drip down my face. I wish so much that I had known. I shared my own cancer story with Dr. Bagri when it happened, but he never let on that he was sick. Truly he saved me from the depths of depression and I have continued to see him yearly since 1980. I came back from Arizona every year to see him and let him know I was well. No doctor has been as wonderful or understanding as he was. No one can ever take his place. I wish his family the best in life, just as he would have wanted.I am so sorry for your loss. He was the best.
October 17, 2009
I will miss his smile and his quiet understanding. When I first met Dr. Bagri I was terrified of doctors. Dr. Bagri accepted that and took care of all my health needs as well as my depression. He has been my doctor for 30 years and I thought he would continue to be my doctor forever. I feel for his family. I was just his patient and I sit here sobbing as I write this. He was a great and gifted man. He saw me through some of the toughest times and I credit him for keeping me alive. My sincere condolences to his family near and far.
Eileen Cairns
October 17, 2009
I will miss his smile and his quiet understanding. When I first met Dr. Bagri I was terrified of doctors. Dr. Bagri accepted that and took care of all my health needs as well as my depression. He has been my doctor for 30 years and I thought he would continue to be my doctor forever. I feel for his family. I was just his patient and I sit here sobbing as I write this. He was a great and gifted man. He saw me through some of the toughest times and I credit him for keeping me alive. My sincere condolences to his family near and far.
Gerri Greifenstein
October 17, 2009
Although I didn't have the opportunity to meet Dr.Bagri in person, I felt as though I knew him well, through conversations with my sister Rita, who was a patient of his for 21 years. She had suffered for many years and had seen numerous psychiatrists, but not until going to Dr. Bagri did she actually get help. I believe it was because he was the first Doctor to really hear and understand her cry for help and help her he did. She put her life in his hands and with his amazing knowledge and compassion he gently brought her back to the very upbeat sister we once knew. Because of Dr. Bagri, she was able to travel and see many beautiful places, with her daughter. She will be 80 in February and is still traveling. Of course, there were set backs, but Dr. Bagri never let set backs stop him from getting his patients well again. My sister was very saddened when she received the news of his death, but I told her that Dr. Bagri will continue watching over her, but it will be from a "Higher" place. I told her that Dr. Bagri was a great listener and that he surely will continue listening to those who are in need! May God Bless him and his family. We offer our sincere thanks to him for all the good he has done and we offer our condolences to his family, how proud you must be of him!
Don
October 17, 2009
I am horribly sad. My condolences to the family and his colleagues. I had seen him since 1993, altogether maybe 30 or 40 times and continued in his care even after leaving Chicago.
He was a wonderful doctor. What's especially sad is that some of his best work was still ahead of him.
I also am crying because I have lost a wise and good friend. There were ups and downs, but he was always there for me. I'm active on social and environmental issues on which he had informed opinions. I am working for an environmental group to which, I believe, he contributed. Sometimes we talked about issues of socal justice as much as we taled about my health. I told him several times, what I now tell the family: Much of what I have achieved in the last 15 years is as a result of his efforts.
Michelle O'Day
October 17, 2009
When I received notice of this true "angel" that saved not only my now daughter's life but my own. I have suffered through my life year after year seeking the perfect doctor to help me through my difficult, almost virtually, what my family thought, impossible situation. Dr. Bagri eagerly stepped into my life as an expectant mother. He treated me and taught others to treat patients as he did. He was a tremendouse man with his love for frogs that I always remembered! The last words he spoke to me back about six months ago were--- you really need to stop worriying so much about everyone else and worry about you! I will never forget them -- I am literallly heart wrenched to hear of his passing but if he is in a better place that is what he most deserved. My family has deepest sympathy for the doctor's family and he will be missed more than words can describe. He had a passion to help people and is described to me in my opinion as the true miracle maker. My child is 100% healthy because of Doctor Bagri's commitment to life and making people better. God bless this man and I will miss him ever so dearly
October 17, 2009
I am very saddened to hear of Dr. Bagri's
passing...he was kind and generous and always listened, being present every moment with my family. He helped so many with his open heart. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. You can be so proud of how many people he helped in his lifetime.
js
October 17, 2009
I am so sad to hear of Dr. Bagri's passing. He was a wonderful wonderful man who helped me and my family immensely. He will be very missed. He helped me at a very tough point in my life, and I will forever be grateful to him. I am so sorry and give my sincere condolences to his family. What a wonderful man to dedicate his life to helping others.
Arlene K.
October 17, 2009
My mother started with Dr. Bagri in 1993 and treated her successfully until her death in 1997. Other family members have seen him professionally as well as a result of his caring, kind, and healing ways in her case. He was the best. Dr. Bagri will be missed. There will be no one like him again. He was wonderful
Colleen C
October 17, 2009
(An Old Irish Blessing) May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face,and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again Dr. Bagri, May God hold you in the palm of His Hand. My heartfelt sympathy especially to his family,friends,and colleagues. He was my Doctor for seven years but also my teacher. He taught me how to live with my illness as if he had lived with my illness himself. I trusted him with my life. He will be truly missed and no one can ever fill his shoes again.
ROHIT DESAI
October 17, 2009
Oct17,2009
Since our age of 8-10 yrs i have been with Sushil studied in same school -Hindi High School,Kolkata India. Same class together failed together joined NCC-Airwing for 4 yrs together and have been his close companion in fooling with teachers of school. While i joined commerce and he joined medicine our close contact and understanding continued. He played a major role in my courtship with my then girlfriend Chandrika who is my wife now. On completion of his medicine he went to USA and i met him in Chicago in 1976. Thereafter year after year we were in touch mainly pulling legs of each other understanding each others issues very much closely sincerely and to greatest height of Fun. I was aware that he is doing great in his profession but sadly height of greatness is like sky and i was not aware of his height before he left this world on 4th Oct and reading this Guest book. I did spoke to him last August and we were planning for a holiday trip coming winter when i commented that he has worked enough and i selfishly wanted some fooling and fun with him to remember our schooldays. Sadly it will not materialize anymore. Still I cant believe that he is no more i express my heartfelt condolences to Sheelly Sonali Juliane Sanjay and his mother and entire family in India to whom i am closely associated. My daughter Dipali and son Rajiv who has been in close touch with Sushil, also has highest regard for Sushil. We all will miss him immensely for his untimely death. ROHIT AND CHANDRIKA BANGALORE
Tina Calderone
October 16, 2009
Dr. Bagri treated me when I was at the lowest point of my life. I often told him how much I appreciated all that he had done for me.
I was a patient for 25 years. I have been fine since he treated me 25 years ago. No one was able to find the right medication and he solved the problem.
Often I would ask, you not retiring are you? He would say no Tina, what would I do with my time.
Little did I know that he was ill, when I saw him, in April. He was such a compassionate man. I will miss him so much!
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. There will never be another Dr. Bagri.
Tina
Arlene Bennett
October 16, 2009
I was so shocked and so sad to hear of Dr. Bagri's passing. He has been my doctor for over 13 years. I will miss his kindness, caring, and sound advice. I will pray for his family and feel so deeply for their loss. He will be missed so much by so many. He was a great doctor and a remarkable and wonderful person. Arlene B.
J
October 16, 2009
I am deeply saddened by Dr Bagri's passing. I have been a patient of his for many years and have always appreciated his gentleness, caring love and his humor. He was an exemplary man and psychiatrist, a gift to all of us. To his family and all who knew him, my thoughts and prayers are with you
Elaine
October 16, 2009
I am so saddened to hear about Dr. Bagri's passing. I had no idea he's been sick.
As many have said, Dr. Bagri was so kind, understanding and patient. He believed in me which gave me so much comfort. He was honest and I trusted him so much. I have been his patient for 16 years.
To Dr. Bagri's family, I send you my sincere condolences. Always keep him in your heart. He won't be far away from there.
Vicky Spair
October 16, 2009
My heart is heavy. Our prayers are with his family. He saved my life when darkness took it. He kept me safe. He brought me back to my family that I missed so much. His smile let me know I will be fine. I will miss him so much.
S. W.
October 16, 2009
Dr. Bagri treated me when I was at Rush. He was an intelligent and compassionate man, who did his best for a difficult case. I was shocked and saddened to hear that he'd passed away. What a terrible loss to all. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and patients.
Robin Bowling
October 16, 2009
Doctor Bagri was my doctor for 20 years.I can not believe he is gone.I think about him every day.I am so sad.I am praying for his family.What a huge loss for them.Thank you so much for sharing him with us.he made such an inpact on so many people.noone will ever be as wonderful as doctor Bagri was.good doctors are hard to find.I knew when I first saw him he would get me better and he really cared.He was a saint.I will never forget doctor Bagri.God bless you doctor Bagri.
Rose Rinker
October 15, 2009
My sister and I (twins) were Dr. Bagri's patients for over twenty years. Though we lived in Chicago most of that time, I ended up living in Dubuque, Iowa and my sister in Austin, Texas. We never considered changing doctors as we would have traveled to the end of the earth to keep Dr. Bagri as our wonderful, wonderful, doctor. He helped us both beyond words, and was equally as wonderful as a human being with great compassion. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Jane
October 15, 2009
There are no words to ease your pain at the loss of your husband, father and son. I can only say that you and we were so blessed to be a part of Sushil Bagri's world. He brought sunlight to the darkness for more people than you will ever know. He was the steady force in an unsteady world for his patients and I'm sure for you. The world is a better place because of him and I hope you find small comfort in the fact that so many, many people hold your family in their hearts today. As so many have already written, thank you for sharing this great man with us. He made the difference for us and his caring touch will remain forever.
October 15, 2009
To the Bagri Family,
I would like to extend my condolances to all of you. I was his patient for the past 20 years and literally would not have survived without him. I had seen many doctors before I met Dr. Bagri but I knew at that first meeting that I found to right one. He was the most kind, caring, compasionate person with the warmest smile - it would light up a room. I would come out laughing from his office after most of my visits - feeling so at ease. He brought me back from many, many episodes of severe depression for which I am truly thankful.
Thank you all for sharing him with all of us - he was a true treasure and I will miss him dearly.
Rita Tasciotti
Katie
October 15, 2009
Dr. Bagri was one of the very few psychiatrists that actually understood me. He had something special about him. He would let me go on random rants and he never tried to fit me into a box; he took me as I was. I'm glad that on my good days we were able to laugh together and that on my bad days he gave me hope. I only knew him for about three years but he truly touched my life and my family's lives. I want his family to know that I'm grateful that they shared such an extraordinary man with so many people.
Aldona Vasonis
October 14, 2009
I am shocked and saddened by Dr. Bagri's death. He was kind and compassionate and he saved my life.
October 14, 2009
Dear Mrs. Bagri and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Dr. Bagri was our mother's doctor for 30 years. She was suffering from severe depression and could not find a doctor who could help her. We are so grateful that she found Dr Bagri. He saved her life. She loved him dearly and will miss him terribly. He was so good to her. Our mom was so lucky to have found such a special doctor. She is doing so well today because of him. We will always be grateful. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Olson Family (Carl, Pam, Lauran, and Susan)
October 14, 2009
thank you for all you were.ann s.kruse
October 13, 2009
What a shock and a loss as he was a true treasure for patients and a gift to your family. We are forever grateful for his care and brilliance in medicine. We can only imagine how many lives he has touched over the years. How lucky we are to have known him. All our best to his family.
Sincerely,
Hallberg Pesce Family
SD
October 13, 2009
I was deeply saddened by the news of Dr. Bagri's passing. He was a wonderful, caring doctor. Often, even his loving smile would give those of us with depression a ray of hope.
October 13, 2009
Dear Mrs. Bagri,
We send our sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband and dad. He treated my mom, Shirley, for ten years and was the only doctor who could keep her on the straight and narrow path with her medications. My dad always complimented him because whenever you put a call into Dr. Bagri, he returned your call immediately. We lost my Mom three years ago, but always felt Dr. Bagri helped her every step of the way. So know now that he is an angel in heaven.
The O'Hare Family (Dennis, Denise, Dennis, Jr., Lynn, Nancy, and family)
Renu P
October 13, 2009
I am in schock. Dr. Bagri was my Doctor for over twenty years. He treated my by phone over 2000 miles away, when I was in great need for a great physician.
He not only was a great physician but a great human being. He understood people and he was truly dedicated to his profession. He had a quiet, gentle demeanor which gave one security during the difficulties of the illness he treated. Dr. Bagri was truly a great human being and I will miss him dearly. My prayers and thoughts go to his family.
Michael Gorski
October 12, 2009
I was deeply saddened by the news of Dr. Bagri's passing. He was kind and compassionate; he also had an excellent sense of humor. My family is profoundly indebted to him.
My sincerest condolences to his family and associates.
Darlene Silvestri
October 12, 2009
I am shocked and saddened to hear the news of Dr. Bagri's passing. I have gone to many psychiatrists in the last 31 years seeking treatment for my panic disorder. There are some psychiatrists who are not so good and then there are some who are so very special you know that immediately upon meeting them. Dr. Bagri indeed fell into the second category. I had another psychiatrist who had passed away and I had two bad ones afterward and I was very fortunate to be referred to Dr. Bagri by another physician. He scraped me off the floor and brought me back to life. I can only hope and pray that myself and his patients find another psychiatrist with his caring and knowledgeable ways.
My condolences go out to his family. Although he is no longer with you please remember all the lives he has touched and saved. He will never be forgotten.
Your are now with my Dad, Dr. Bagri.
Bless you.
Sincerely,
Darlene Silvestri
Charles Stack
October 12, 2009
Thank you, Dr. Bagri, for the wonderful healing you brought to our family! We all miss you and hold your family in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, the Stack family
HG
October 12, 2009
Dear Dr. Bagri and Family,
I want to thank you so much for your
kind, gentle, and so helpful medical service, during a challenging time for me and my family.
However, most of all you gave us a real sense of hope, which was not an easy thing to do at that time.
This is something I will never forget and I want to thank you and your family for that.
I was also a fan of all the frogs in your office, they brought so much comfort and I enjoyed talking with you about politics and other topics.
My condolences and prayers to Bargi family for peace and comfort.
~JG
October 12, 2009
We were stunned to hear the tragic news about Dr. Bagri. There are no words to adequately express our sympathy for the devastation and profound loss you must be feeling. Please know we are thinking of you and praying for you. Please accept, our most heartfelt condolences. Barbara Scaletta & Lisa Scaletta Vitacco, Chicago, Illinois
Eunice Goldberg
October 12, 2009
It was with great sadness that I learned of Dr. Bagri's death.
Every so often a person comes into this world who makes it a better place by his presence. Dr. Bagri was one of those rare people. His loss is truly felt by the many people he touched with his wise and caring ways.
Dr. Bagri helped many members of my family through difficult times. He always did it with respect and grace. He was wise and knowledgeable, yet never arrogant. He was open-minded, yet always grounded. In a short time he seemed to know the essence of the person he was dealing with. His perceptiveness enabled him to help everyone he worked with function in a more positive way.
I will miss his smile and encouragement. I know there are many who are better just for having known him.
My sincere condolences to his family. I pray that they are comforted by all of the good Dr. Bagri has left in this world.
Sincerely,
Eunice Goldberg
October 12, 2009
Dr. Bagri saved my life. He's the best , I love him & and will be a part of me always. I'm sorry to hear about a tremendous loss.
Love,
Cindy Beneventi
Cindy Beneventi
October 12, 2009
Dr. Bagri saved my life. He's the best , I love him & and will be a part of me always. I'm sorry to hear about a tremendous loss.
Love,
Cindy Beneventi
Marisa
October 12, 2009
I have heard many beautiful stories of how Sushil has touched and inspired many lives. To me, Sushil was like a father. I have known the Bagri's for the past twelve years, where I have always been welcomed and treated as part of the family. I have enjoyed Sunday night dinners with Sushil and the family, where he would question the purpose of my newest tattoo but would also make sure I had a warm glass of milk . It is things like this that I admire about Sushil, a very caring and family oriented man. Numerous people have spoken of Sushil's amazing work as a doctor, but I believe that his biggest accomplishment (with the help of Shelley of course), is raising three strong, brave and determined children. I am very grateful to have been able to know Sushil and the Bagri family over the years.
October 12, 2009
It was with great saddness that we learned of Dr Bagri's death. He will always remain alive in the memories of those who loved, respected and treasured him. We feel privileged to have known him. The loss of your warm and charming Son, Husband and Father, saddend us all. I hope that your years of happiness and your many good memories will enable you to live with this sad loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Francine Clementi & Bill DeSimone, Chicago, Illinois
A Alexander
October 12, 2009
I just learned of Dr. Bagri's passing and there are no adequate words to express my shock and sadness. At my darkest moments, he gave me hope for a better tomorrow.
My heartfelt condolences to his family.
October 12, 2009
Sushil Bagri,MD was my boss as well as mentor for 13 years at Rush Medical Center. He was a rare individual. He was thoughtful, kind, empathic and intelligent. He was a leader who had the respect of all of those who worked with him. He will be missed. His passing is a loss to the field of Psychiatry.
Dr. Doris Wineman, Ph.D.,L.C.S.W.
L Thompson
October 12, 2009
I am in shock - he was a great doctor with a sense of humor. We will miss you
Lynda Pogofsky
October 12, 2009
I am in shock over the loss of my kind Doctor who worked with me for 29 years. He helped me live. He gave me hope. He allowed me to be human. I knew he could always make me better. I had faith and trust and admiration for him. I refered so may people to him whom he helped. Last time I saw him he said "your' OK come back in a year. I am sadened that I will never see his smile again. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers and I pray for you, his family, who I know he loved dearly. I used to say we started our journey when we were young but he left to soon.
Irma Perez
October 11, 2009
I was a patient of Dr. Bagri, and I am so saddened by his passing. He was so caring and patient with me. I remember everytime that I went on vacation I made it a point to bring him back a frog, he loved collecting them. His words gave me strenght,hope and the will to go on living. Words cannot describle how muched he helped my family and I. I feel blessed that I got to know him. To his family, my deepest condolescences, my thoughts and prayers are with you.Thank you for sharing him with so many of us. I miss him dearly.
J K
October 11, 2009
When I first met Dr. Bagri I was a very, very sick patient, delusional and paranoid. His kindness, including a tear in his eye for me, let me know that he was a good person, that I could trust him, and that he wanted to help me get better. He's been there for me ever since: a kind, gentle humanist.
My condolences to his wife and family. He will be missed.
Pat
October 10, 2009
Great guy, great doctor.
He will be missed for so many reasons.
Thank You Dr. Bagri for all the years of health!
October 10, 2009
. I AM SO TERRIBLY SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF MY DR. , AND ALSO MY FRIEND. .. DR. BAGRI WAS EVERY THING OF WHAT ADR. SHOULD BE.. HE WAS SO KIND, SO PATIENT, AND SO CARING. .HE WAS THE BEST OF THE BEST. !!!!. DR. YOU WILL ALWYS BE IN MY HEART. ----AND I WILL ALWYS REMEMBER , YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO BE HAPPY..... SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO HIS WIFE AND FAMILY. rose s. (merrillville, in)
Joseph Aquilla
October 10, 2009
Dr. Bagri was the finest doctor I've known, he always kept in close touch with his patients. He was dedicated and extremely hard working. He will be remembered in the hearts and minds of many people, including me.
Geraci Family
October 10, 2009
Our family extends heartfelt sympathy to Dr. Bagri's family. It was a true blessing to experience this man's expertise as a doctor and his unwaivering friendship over a period of 15 years. His patience and gentle ways guided us through many family situations. He was always available to lend an ear and provide the most insightful advice to us. He will be forever missed.
Robin Bowling
October 9, 2009
I was a patient of doctor Bagri for twenty years.He has saved my life from an unbearable Illness.clinical depression.I am forever greatful to doctor Bagri.I will miss his smile and kindness.I am so sad beyond words.He has helped so many people.He is and always will be my hero.I was at his memorial service today.It was very nice .everyone had nothing but beautiful things to say about doctor Bagri.we all loved him.I was very nervous to get up in front of all those people and tell how doctor Bagri saved my life and what he did to help me.But I did it and Im so glad I did.I gave him a poem I wrote and wrote on it thank you for giving me my life back.This is the poem it is called my journey.My journey was a trip unknown doctors drugs still all alone I traveled through an iron maze but I could only sit and gaze my life was turning inside out if I could only scream or shout but emptyness just filled my soul I prayed to God that this would go then I was told about a man if nothing heled that he sure can so there I went to find a cure and then my doctor said for sure this Illness that you have is bad and soon you will not feel so sad and he was right the sun did shine and all I had again was mine I thank him for a pain gone free and Jesus Christ who worked through me I gave doctor Bagri my poem and the man in my poem was noone but Doctor Bagri A true healer Thank you Doctor Bagri I will always miss you and never forget you.
Jen
October 9, 2009
I, like many others, will mourn the great loss of Dr. Bagri but also want to celebrate his life. He wasn't just a doctor to me but a friend. Someone I could always turn to for advise. I trusted him with my life and there will never be anyone that could take his place in my heart.
To his family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I believe that he is smiling down on all of us.
You will never be missed!
Audrey Scholl
October 9, 2009
DR. BAGRI WAS AN INCREDIBLE PHYSICIAN. HE REALLY LISTENED. HE REALLY CARED. HE ALSO SAVED MY LIFE. I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM.
Joyce Olson
October 9, 2009
I am very sad that Dr. Bagri has passed away. He was my psychiatrist for over 30 years. He was very good to me, and I will miss him terribly. He was an excellent doctor and a very good person. He and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lillian Mendoza
October 9, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kerri Bataille
October 9, 2009
Dr Bagri, you will be dearly missed. I was a patient and feel extremely blessed to have been touched by his healing care. You were an excellent caregiver and warm-hearted doctor.
Nancy L.
October 9, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ms Alyson
October 9, 2009
Words cannot express how amazing Dr. Bagri was as a doctor, mentor and teacher. I will always treasure the many clinical pearls that I learned from Dr. Bagri. May you rest in peace. God Bless and your family.
Kathy Alagna
October 9, 2009
I was a patient of Dr. Bagri for over 15 years. He was one of the most beautiful, generous, good spirited, and honest men that I have ever met. I'm having a hard time right now and I know he is pushing me, because all I want to do is go to bed and not be bothered, this is one of the things he knew me to do after hearing about a death of someone close to me. I had a special repore with him as I worked at Rush for 31 years. He always knew by the look on my face how I was feeling. I'm going to try to make him proud of me and try to use one of his techniques that he would share with me. We talked about family alot. His family was the most important thing in his life.The concern he has for his patients was so unbelievable. When ever I was hospitalized I would watch him when he took his patients down for ECT'S he met everyone of them at the door and held their hands as they went thru those doors to get their treatment. I don't know how I'm going to be able to face another Dr. without comparing him. The Truth is I already know that no one will ever fill his place with me in my heart and in the way his treatment with me was so special. We lost not only a Truly GREAT Doctor. We lost a TRULY GREAT MAN. Please accept my condolences, but know that he had helped so many and he will be a very hard act to follow. How proud I know you are and how lost I know you feel. I am so sorry! I will pray for him and to God to have him around me to put me in my place as only he could, and I will pray for all of you his family whom he loved and was so proud of.
Sincerely
Kathy Alagna
Liz Feldman
October 9, 2009
Shelley - All the Amundsen and Lake View staff are terribly saddened for you at Sushil's death. What an impossibly horrible loss for all of you. I am thinking of you constantly. My most condolences,
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