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Vijay Masih Obituary

Vijay Masih, 52, died Thursday, June 16, 2005 of cancer, and is now with his beloved Lord Jesus, free of pain and restriction. He grew up in Delhi, India and came to the U.S.A in 1981 to marry Susan Turner, of Wheaton. The Masihs lived alternately in Chicago (Edgewater, Rogers Pk.) and India (Delhi, Mussoorie), being based in Chgo the past 4 1/2 years. Vijay had a full and vibrant life. He is best remembered for his huge smile, joy of music and laughter, and dedication to building community. He is survived by his wife, Susy: children Dhiraj ''DJ'', Himmat ''TV'', and Zarina; mother, Zarina Fateh-Masih; sisters Latika Peters and Sunita Khurana of Delhi; niece, Namita Peters, of Oak Park; nephew, Namit Peters, of Delhi and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and brothers-in-law in Delhi and nearby; his parents-in-law, Dick & Connie Turner, long time residents of Wheaton, now reside in Eagle River, WI; his sister-in-law, Nancy Dassoff, lives in Oak Park with her family; his brother-in-law, Jim Turner and family live in China. His Memorial Service is Thursday, June 23, 2005 at Cornerstone Center, 1111 N. Wells, Chicago, 6 p.m. Potluck dinner and Service at 7 p.m. For more info call 312-573-8800.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 21, 2005.

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Anil Kumar Bahuguna

April 3, 2025

Vijay was a kind and big hearted friend. He was a true christian and would share his good time with his weak friends. I had been to his house in Mussoorie once and met his sons Himmat and Dhiraj when they were pretty young. I had been searching for him for the last many years alas only to learn that he is not more. I wish him peace and joy wherever he is.

Jim Turner

June 23, 2005

Dear Susy, Dhiraj, Himmat, and Zarina,

Vijay is at peace and at rest in the arms of the Saviour. He is free of pain and sorrow, full of joy at being with the Lord. He has been made whole. We will see him again on that day when we each are brought into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. Sorrow is ours now for we will miss him, but greater is our joy for death has no hold on him -- no sting; Christ has paid the price and has gained the victory over death and sin through his own death on the cross and his subsequent resurrection. Praise be to the Promised One, the Messiah, the Masih, for he has won the victory!

Love,

Jim, Deborah, and Abigail

Roger Masa

June 22, 2005

This life is but a passing for all of us; a simple door into another life that will last forever and be bathed in the perfect love of Jesus Christ who saved us from our sin!



Susy, TV, DJ and Sarina, have comfort in your pain and loss KNOWING that you will see him again; it's not over! He's at the finish line, rejoicing with Jesus because he finished a good race, while He is saying to him: "Well done, my good and faithful servant". I love you guys and will be there for you and hold you up in prayer. You are blessed!

Pastor Kevin

June 21, 2005

Praise God for Vijay's life, for his passion to see community and for his desire to help people meet Jesus.

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