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In memory of our beloved father, Satyendraprasad Devshankar Shelat.
04.02.1935 - 18.11.2025
Viewing/Cremation will be held on: Friday 21 November 2025
Viewing: 10:30 AM-1:00 PM EST (9:00 PM-11:30 PM IST) at: Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington 4444 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22204
https://vimeo.com/event/5536236
**Directions to Sanctuary for the Viewing**:
Enter the building via the ramp and once inside the building, take a right and the Sanctuary will be on your left. Follow the sign that says “Sanctuary Gallery”.
Cremation: 1:30 PM-2:30 PM EST (12:00 AM-1:00 AM IST) at: Carewell Cremations 2929 Eskridge Rd STE N, Fairfax, VA 22031
A man who lived his life to its fullest, curious about everyday and every experience. From shouldering all responsibility upon the loss of his father in his teens to pulling his mother and sisters out of the worst, he always placed hard work with integrity above all. He slowly built out his own family with his wife, Sumati. He instilled the same familial values into his two sons and daughter. A family that comes together to hold each other through hard times and good.
Upon retirement, he acted as the Trustee of the Bajkhedawal Kedavni & Sanskruti Mandal. He contributed to society and the development of his community via this and many other organizations. He was particularly passionate about supporting the educational ventures of youth. He was known for his calm and kind nature, making him an example for all those around him.
He’s fought many battles and overcome many challenges but his last one, against life itself, was the most impressive yet. He decided his own terms as he always has and is in a better place looking down on the legacy he has left behind in his family, his work and in the many lives he touched and saved through his 101 blood donations.
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4-2-1935 18-11-2025
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