Amar Nath Bhattacharya

Dr B had 2 Doctorates when I attended ONU & commanded respect not through his words but through his wisdom. He was instrumental in the starting of SNPhA & was very supporting of ALL students, no matter their color, creed or background. He resounded his spirit more from Findlay College of Pharmacy. The endocrinology class he taught got me to refocus on my collegiate educational aspect as I went from mediocre to the Dean's list. Missed and Respected, Isaac Blair R.Ph. ONU c/o '95

We lived on the same street in Ada and were friends. My husband also worked at ONU as Library Director. Bev Baker

Dear Minatidi, Sorbori and Shambhu: we are deeply saddened by the passing of Amarda and hope that he passed restfully. He always sought us out in Agrani gatherings and was deeply interested in every aspect of our lives. His enthusiasm for others and his active participation in the world around him made him a very special man. Our time with Amarda and Minatidi, though limited, was routinely special and evoked warm feelings in us. We remember him for his love of life and Demar Road and Cincinnati will have lost its spark without him. The brilliantly written obituary truly brought him to life. May Amarda's soul rest in sweet peace. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. With our love and best wishes...Anuradha and Shekhar Mitra

I can honestly say that without Doc B's help and guidance I would not have graduated from Ohio Northern University. He helped me get reinstated within a week of the university telling me I had flunked out. He developed a plan for me to achieve my graduation dream, presented to the Dean, gained approval, and worked with me to ensure I was on track until I graduated. He was my mentor, my soccer coach and most of all my friend. I am eternally grateful to him for his help and kindness at one of the darkest times in my life.

Two photographs of Doc B with family and former ONU soccer team,
Jim Giles, Jim Mosher, and Jeff Taylor.
Dan Depperman was present, but not in this photo.
Also with Mrs Minati Bhattacharya and Kim Mosher.
2012.

With great respect, we always addressed him by his full name. He was a gentleman and a scholar. It was a privelage to be his student at ONU. My sincere condolences to his family and many friends
Kathy Rice
ONU `72

Dear Amar, you were a life long friend starting from Graduate school when we were room mates for a while. I will fondly cherish the memories our friendship. RIP my friend. Sujit

I will miss you Amar dadu, you are so much talented and you are excellent in every field. Yours reevu

Doc B and I met at Ohio Northern in 1975, where he was our fiery, competitive Coach on the soccer field, and our brilliant, inspirational Professor in the classroom. Doc B was a firm believer in his student-athletes, and never once considered an easy Monday morning examination, just because we had a late weekend soccer game vs Baldwin Wallace in Cleveland.

Doc B would have us back to campus for summer training before fall classes began, in an off campus fraternity, to build a culture of brotherhood, a team bonding that has yielded wins on the soccer pitch, and indeed, flourishes to this very day. Likewise, Doc B´s passion for pharmacology and learning was evident every day in his classroom and his research lab. Doc B would always push us to work harder, challenge our knowledge, and ultimately, greatly help my admission to medical school.

We have remained close friends ever since, and were jubilant to learn Doc B and Minati would move to Cincinnati after his ONU retirement. Dan Depperman, Jeff Taylor, Jim Giles and I were all on Doc Bs first team, and are currently ONU brothers here in Cincinnati. We have had frequent gatherings, Doc B always spirited and proud to be back with his first team.
Family was Doc Bs priority, he would always call to check in, often offering guidance for my daughters dating schedule and their educational plans. Doc B and Minati came to my daughter Emilys high school graduation celebration, and, as Sarbori has eloquently described, Doc B always was with kindness, support and gentle guidance.

We look back Doc B, and give thanks for all you have taught us, and inspired in us. I have had the blessing to know and love you, for an unbelievable 48 years.

For your Word and Example as a Father, Grandfather, and Husband, we admire you. For your Legacy as an unparalleled,inspirational, and caring Ohio Northern University Professor and Coach, we respect your service to school and student. And for your friendship and life skills shared, I thank you, Doc B.
Your memory lives on, Doc B, I will miss our phone conversations.

Condolences to Minati, Sarbori and all the Bhattacharya Family from Kim, Jim, Emily and Elyse Mosher.

Go PolarBears!!
Jim Mosher, RPh, MD
Class of 1978

My condolences to the entire family. He was an inspirational educator.
Bill Bidwell ONU 1980

What a beautiful remembrance this was! I remember him as described here and constantly with gentle smile.
RIP Dr B!!!

Dr. B is the name I called him. What a rich life he led and influenced so many people. He and my father shared the Veterinary profession and Dr. B always asked about Dad. His influence and guidance led me to pursue a PhD in pharmacology, where I met my husband, whom he inquired about regularly. I still have the ONU soccer ball and sweatshirt that he gave my son on our visit to campus in 1994, probably. My grandson can use them now. I was always touched by his yearly phone calls around December each year to check in and discuss current issues. My sincere condolences to his family.