On Saturday morning December 4, 2021 Sushil Bhattarjee pased away peacefully. Born in Bengal, India in 1938 to a big family, Sushil's father was a lawyer. Sushil studied and received received a BA degree at Calcutta University and a MA in Literature at Viswabharati Univ. He receieved a fellowship from Unesco and attended classes in employee management and non-profit fundraising from Springfield College and the Indiana State school of Philanthropy.

In his late 20's he met his wife Sushila in Bombay. There he became the National Director of the International Voluntary Service for 6 years. In 1967 he was named Special Assistant to famed diplomat Chester Boles at the US Embassy in New Dehli.

At his wife's urging, he moved to North America in the late 60's. In 1972 he landed a job as Executive Director of Big Brothers of Brandon in Manitoba, Canada. Ten years later Sushil and Sushila came to Frederick to take over as Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters. He was the CEO of BBBS of Frederick County for 29 years, raising millions of dollars and mentoring thousands on children.

He was active in the Rotary Club of Frederick for over 30 years and was a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award. He was also associated with St. Jude's Children's Hospital and the Alliance of Non-Profit management.

Services will be private. Funeral arrangements were made by Keeney & Basford Funeral Home.

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Published by The Frederick News-Post from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2021.

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Sushma Palmer

September 3, 2022

Sushil was a close friend of my late husband Mark Palmer. They worked together from 1964-1966 in New Delhi at the US. Embassy. Despite their different opinions, they became friends. Mark admired Sushil's intelligence, commitment and dedication to causes he believed in. Mark always enjoyed Sushil's company. We were so pleased that Sushil and Sushila decided to move to North America. We met them when they moved to Frederick, MD from Canada but unfortunately lost touch after that.

Dear Sushila, I am so sorry that Sushil passed away. Hope you will contact me at [email protected] as I have no way to find you. Best wishes, Sushma/Pushi

Margaret Koogle

December 19, 2021

Sushil always had a smile! I met him at Rotary and enjoyed working with him on the International Students committee!!! He contributed so much to the local community and will be greatly missed. Hugs and prayers to his family.

Sherrie Smith

December 19, 2021

Sushil was a funny, kindhearted and devoted soul. I met him through hosting Big Brothers/Big Sisters events at the Holiday Inn FSK Mall. I soon considered him a friend. Rest in peace Sushil and may god speed comfort to Sushila.

Mary Ann Eader Turney

December 18, 2021

I remember Sushil well as a supporter of education in Frederick County.
My condolences to his entire family.

Arvind Saklikar, Marina Ca.

December 17, 2021

Sushil was my brother-in-law. He was always cheerful and make lot of jokes with me. Last time I met him and my sister Sushila on their front lawn during my short visit to their home. With my failing health I had mentioned them that it would be last time I will be seeing them. Sushil's answer was that they will visit me in California. Which never happened. I also lost my brother Kamalakar this Dec. 14. Hope Sushila will get through her pains and we may see each other some time in near future. Sincerely Arvind

Rocky Mackintosh

December 17, 2021

Sushil was a wonderful and caring man. He will be missed by many in the Frederick Community, especially by his fellow Rotarians. R.I.P., my friend.

Jim Miller

December 17, 2021

I never had the opportunity to meet you but it sounds as though you did much more good for this world than most of us. May your journey be easy and my your memory bring joy to your family.

Rev. Albert (Bert) Lane

December 17, 2021

To Sushil's family and close friends,
Dayna and I extend our deepest sympathy to you at his death. We knew him as an active member of the Frederick community where we lived for more than 30 years, and especially through the Rotary Club of Frederick. May God grant you peace and comfort. Bert

Ronnie West

December 16, 2021

I am very sorry to hear about Sushil. I used to be a Big Brother and knew and worked with him. He did a lot of good things for the kids over the years working at Big Brothers Big Sisters as the Executive Director.

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