I.C. Shah Obituary

I.C. Shah

Sarasota, Florida - I.C. Shah, 82, passed away suddenly in Sarasota, Florida on Tuesday, February 16th. I.C. was born in 1938 in Bombay, India. He immigrated to the United States in 1961 to continue his studies at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, where he graduated with an MBA degree. From there, he found success working in sales at Xerox Corporation. In 1976, after leaving Xerox, he founded his own company, ICS Telecom, a telecommunications business which at one point spanned five locations, and 100+ employees. He has been recognized locally and nationally, receiving Rochester's Small Business Person-of-the-Year Award in 1993, the Michigan State Distinguished Alumni Award in 2005, and was an inaugural ICON award winner of the Rochester Business Journal in 2017.

Beyond his professional success, IC 's true calling may have been his charitable efforts within the Rochester community. He served on numerous boards, dedicating countless resources to improve and empower those around him, from founding DIAL - the Development of Indo-American Leaders, to training and placing other Asian-Indian leaders into positions of power in local charities, to chairing galas for causes close to his heart such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of Rochester. Motivated not by a desire for recognition, but for a desire to set an example for those in the community and truly assist those in their times of need, his influence will be felt in and out of Rochester for generations to follow.

Above all, his family and friendships meant the world to him. He was a doting "Papa" to his beloved granddaughters and so looked forward to meeting his new grandson one day.

Survived by his wife, Cheryl P. (Voelkl) Shah; sons, Raj (Adrienne) Shah and Jon (Cassie) Shah; grandchildren, Maya, Tara, Sloane and Nolan Ishwer Shah; sister, Manju (Ashwin) Shah; brother, Rajni (Manju) Shah; many nieces and nephews.

On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 I.C.'s family will gather for a private memorial service at 3 PM. Those wishing to view the service may visit I.C.'s memorial page at www.Miller1889.com to watch the live stream.

On Thursday, February 25, 2021 I.C.'s family is inviting guests to attend a celebration of his life from 11 - 3 PM at Locust Hill Country Club (2000 Jefferson Rd, Pittsford, NY 14534). Due to current COVID-19 limitations on gatherings, guests must register for a specific time. Please visit I.C.'s memorial page at www.Miller1889.com and register to attend.

In lieu of flowers, we ask donations be made to the Champion Academy www.championacademyroc.org or the Boys and Girls Clubs of Rochester www.bgcrochester.org

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for I.C. Shah

8 Entries

Diana Lauria

March 8, 2021

I worked with IC on the creation of Crisis Nursery. He was a positive force in getting the project off the ground.
He was always positive and optimistic which inspired lots of people

Gunther Buerman

March 6, 2021

IC was my true friend and I will miss him terribly. Maggie and I are very sorry that we could not attend his celebration of life, because his life was one that should be celebrated by all who knew him. He was so generous with his time for everyone. He was the glue that held our CEO Renegades Group together for years. He was a business and charity match maker who was responsible for making the Rochester Community better in so many ways. He was a once in a lifetime friend to so many and especially to me. R.I.P. IC . Your life was well lived!

Sandra L Frankel

February 28, 2021

What sad news! IC brought strength, wisdom and caring to so many endeavors and interests. He was a gift to our community. I remember fondly my time working with him during my years as Supervisor of the Town of Brighton. We shall miss him. May his memory be a blessing and comfort to his family.

Richard Kievit

February 24, 2021

IC was a caring friend and a good businessman. I met IC in the early 70's, as we both worked for Xerox in Rochester and worked for the same boss. He always had a funny story to share with everyone. He never lost his sense of humor. He will be missed!

Frank and Maureen Chiaino

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Annette Main

February 23, 2021

So sorry to hear of IC ‘s passing. My prayers to you all!!! He loved his family. He always talked how proud he was of all of them. I have not seen him in a few years. He always had a joke to tell me. I did his pedicures and manicures for years he loved to be pampered!! He will be missed by many ! ❤

Leslye Blair

February 21, 2021

I met IC when I worked at Joseph Banks. He sent Raj to me and I outfitted him. Raj took after his gentle and respectful Father. RIP IC

Prabodh & Christine Shah

February 21, 2021

We knew IC as a friend and great benefactor of the Rochester Community in general and the Indian community in particular. We will miss his wit and tenacity in getting beneficial things done.

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