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Sanjay Banerji Obituary
January 14, 1965 - September 30, 2012
Dr. Sanjay Banerji, 47, of Santa Monica, CA, passed away Sunday at UCLA Med Ctr after a long illness. Born in Bombay, India, he was the only child to Jog Sadhan & Manashi Banerji. He graduated from Muhlenburg Col. '87 (PA), & Temple U. Med. Sch. '92 (PA); did his PG1 training at LV Hosp. (PA), did Residency & Fellowship in Neuro at UCLA; practiced at Good Samaritan Hosp. in LA; & was an Asst. Prof. in Neuro at UCLA Olive View. He left behind his dear cousin Anita, her husband Shomik, nieces Ananya & Priyanka; uncle Peter Ghatak, uncle PK & aunt Arundhati Ghatak. Also left behind wife Hanan, stepchildren Naime, Samia, Stan, Jake, & family. He will be deeply missed.
Visitation: Hollywood Forever 12-3p on Sun. Oct 7, reception 3-4p, both at 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood. (323)469-6349. A private family-only Hindu cremation follows. Note: Appropriate attire required by funeral home.
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Sumeet Garg
October 30, 2020
He was my childhood friend from 1980-1984 and we lived in Mumbai very close by. His mom would often visit us to watch Sunday movies. And I was introduced to western music by Sanjay. Used to always listen to deep purple snd brick in the wall on his LP record player. His house was always a mess with books lying around and he studied hard for his exams. We played in the rain and he used to love skate boarding. He left for the US in 1984 and I was quite sad to see him go. We met briefly again in 1993 when he visited India briefly. Really sad that he is no more. I had such a memorable time with him in my growing years from age 10 to 14. Rest in peace my good friend.
Kelly Cook
November 1, 2012
Dr Banerji always made me smile. He was kind and generous and quick witted. A brillant teacher and a good friend and I will miss him.
Cheryl Callahan
November 1, 2012
I was his secretary for 12 yrs. at Good Samaritan in the Neurology Lab. He could always tell a good joke. He had many friends there and was greatly respected. He will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Sagrario Nielsen RD CLE
October 10, 2012
Dr Banerji was a brillant MD and will be missed. I appreciated the passion he exhibited at Good Sam. Thank you for the many words of wisdom you shared with us.
Darlene Fields,RN
October 7, 2012
Dr Banerji will be missed, to his family, my deepest condolences.
Sandy Chavez RN, CVICU
October 7, 2012
A man of infinite wisdom and one of the greatest neurologists! You will be missed by those of us that worked wth you. Condolences to his family.
Charles Flippen
October 7, 2012
Sanjay was a great physician, colleague and teacher. We will miss his wit and smile.
Alan Jasper MD
October 7, 2012
A fine neurologist, a gentle man. His passing is a great loss not only to family and friends, but to the community of patients and practitioners who relied on his expertise.
LORI FARION
October 5, 2012
A brilliant man, was Dr. Banerji. I transcribed his dictation for several years. He is one of my favorite people of all times. R.I.P., Dr. Banerji. You are missed.
George Jackson
October 3, 2012
He was a true mensch.
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