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N. Raghuvir Obituary
Dr N. N. Raghuvir, age 88, former University of Bridgeport Professor of Biology died peacefully on March 10, 2018, in Lady Lake Florida. He was born in Bengaluru, India and came to the USA in 1958 to study at Utah State University where he received his Phd. in Biology/Entomology. He joined Duke University in 1962 as a Postdoctoral fellow.
In 1963, he joined the University of Bridgeport and became a Professor in the Biology Department for 38 years. He taught classes for the Fones School of Dental Hygiene School, The College of Chiropractic, College of Naturopathic Medicine and at Bridgeport Hospital. He received numerous National Science Foundation Grants and published research papers for his research in Entomology. He reviewed manuscripts for new and revised textbooks as well as held several patents with the Olin Corporation. He was involved in many professional organizations as well as several international educational organizations. He was passionate about helping out the many international students that came to study at UB and had a network of former students all over the world.
In addition to his wife of 61 years, Swarna Raghuvir, he is survived by his children, Nina McDonough and her husband, Kevin of Richmond, VA; Veena Raghuvir and her husband Ryan Haug of Simsbury, CT; and grandchildren Remi, Quinn, Maya McDonough and Kieran and Asha Haug.
A Celebration of Life Service with friends and family was held in Orlando, Florida on Thursday, March 22, 2018.
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Jay and Hilkka Bhandary
March 29, 2018
We remember Raguvir (Dr. Nuggehalli Raghuvir) fondly and miss him. He was a very dear friend and it was always such a joy to see him, talk to him and enjoy his immense wit and wisdom. I (Jay) feel that I have lost a great link to our India of the Gandhi, Nehru era and connections to reminiscing Malleshwaram, Bangalore, Mysuru, Puranic stories,Samskrit shlokas etc..essentially a vital part of India's majestic cultural heritage. Raghuvir always shared his wisdom and experiences with vitality and exuberance. He is in Heaven (Swargaloka) now where his soul is in peace and united with the great Atman. He is forever looking at his dear Swarna, Nina and family, Veena and family and his friends and relatives with constant love and blessings. Hilkka and I and our family are fortunate to have known him intimately and celebrated many important life's events together. We will always cherish his memories.
Banavara Chandrasekhar
March 28, 2018
Raghu was my longtime friend I found in USA when I arrived in 1960. He was a 'gentleman' who treated everybody well.Although I miss him physically, he will remain in my heart for ever until my own end.
Dr. Richard Aronoff
March 28, 2018
Dr Raghuvir was my advisor as a biology major at the University of Bridgeport. It was always a pleasure to sit in his office to discuss my academic future.
It was my privilege to treat a family member professionally in the mid-1980's. My deepest condolences to the family.
Theresa Somers
March 27, 2018
Remember Dr. Raghuvir well. Always smiling and spent time with me while I visited my Dad at work (Dr. Michael Somers, Univ. of Bridgeport) Dr. Raghuvir is fondly remembered. Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of this great man and teacher.
Jean Fitzgerald
March 27, 2018
Swarna, we remember you & your family well & send our sympathy to you all
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