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for Rajaram Ramesh
Sethuraman D from Ambattur, Chennai, India.
February 24, 2025
My belated heartfelt condolences to his family, his parents and siblings.
October 23, 2009
we are shocked beyond words. we pray god to help the faamily to bearvthe loss. he is known to us from his childhood. abrillint and yet modest young man snatched away bcruelly. TR PADMANABHAN &MMRS PADMANABHAN KRISHNAAPURAM AMBATTUR[[FAMILY FRIENDS]]
Kumar Sundaram
October 23, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Rajesh Padmanabhan
October 20, 2009
The news comes to me with absolute shock. No words can explain that. Ramesh known to me from his school days, a brilliant, soft spoken person.
His parents are well know to our family.
Please do accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences. I pray to the almighty to give enough courage and strength to his family, siblings and other relatives to get through this tough phase.
Sorrowing friend
Sankaranarayanan G
October 18, 2009
I am the close friend of Ramesh's father and know Ramesh from his school days. MY self and my family are deeply shocked to hear this bad news.I am trying to talk to them. May his soule rest in peace
G.Sankaranarayanan
Ram Ramasubramanian
October 16, 2009
My hearfelt condolence to the Ramesh family. There is another place in the web http://www.rameshrajaram.blogspot.com where everyone has been writing condolences and eulogies and other announcements. If the participants in this blog wouldn’t mind cutting and pasting their condolence message into the other blog, we plan to give it to the family after sometime and keep it open for a long time (as long as blogspot allows). The family is reading that blog (see the eulogies). This is just to make sure that all your heartfelt comments are brought to the family in archival form later. Please see announcement of a Rajaram Ramesh Memorial Concert in Raleigh NC on October 24th organized by SIFAA, for which Ramesh was a founding charter member and President in the past and an active participant. This was the last concert organized by him and I will be running it on his behalf.
My Best
Ram
Uthaiah IB
October 15, 2009
My deepest condolences to the family. It was only recently that our class from MCCHS in Chennai had managed to link up over the net and I was looking forward to the class reunion in Aug next year. I pray for his departed soul. Capt IB Uthaiah, Mumbai
KISHORE
October 13, 2009
I am shocked to hear the news - Ramesh was my classmate at MCC School and neighbour too - was a brilliant student and very helpful to all of us -Please accept my condolences.
Laura Cappelletti
October 13, 2009
I met Ramesh at the wonderful Carnatic music concert at 10000 Villages in Raleigh with my good friend Sridhar, and also at the Enloe High School cross country meets where Indu ran with my son John. Ramesh's knowledgeable, sincere, and friendly nature impressed me very much and he will be greatly missed. My heartfelt condolences go out to Sundari and Indu and extended family and friends.
Ravi Prasad
October 9, 2009
I was shocked to hear the tragic news. I was Ramesh's neighbour in Ambattur. He was a very brilliant person. Please accept our condolences.
Ravi Prasad, Waukesha, WI
October 7, 2009
Please do accept my sincere condolences , I hope and pray for strength to you all to pull through this tragic loss of a loved one.
Aishwarya(CA)
Chaks Chigurupati
October 6, 2009
Please accept my heart-felt condolences. The one strong memory I have of him is his walking around the corridors of Mandakini hostel, always lost in some deep thought, obviously working out some difficult problem in his head.
- Chakravarthi, classmate at IITM
Vijay Akella
October 5, 2009
I was shocked to hear the tragic news. I was Ramesh's batch mate at IIT-M. He was a truly brilliant and fun person to be around. Please accept our condolences at this tragic moment.
Narayan Mandayam
October 5, 2009
I first met Ramesh when I was a young assistant professor at WINLAB, Rutgers University almost 15 years ago. I had the pleasure and honor of meeting him many more times in his role as the Ericsson liaison to WINLAB. I don't think enough words can describe the depth and breadth of Ramesh's knowledge and the ease with which he understood new concepts. In my many conversations with him, I also learned of the many other dimensions in which he was well versed, be it music or sports. He was truly a very special person that will be missed by many . My thoughts and prayers are with his near and dear ones.
Arun Balakrishnan
October 5, 2009
Am his year mate from IIT. I was very saddened to hear this news. Please be strong and persevere through these hard days. However painful, time will heal. Our prayers...
October 5, 2009
I was with PJ at IITM. He was a great guy. Brilliant, quick witted. What a great loss. Please accept my condolences. I do not have words to describe my grief.
Sharma Kunapalli, Seattle.
ganapathy ramaswami
October 5, 2009
myself and my wife were shocked beyond belief on hearing the sudden loss of ramesh. we met him at his brothers marriage. amiable, humourus, humble, he was a picture of sublime nobility and intellectual dominance. mama and mami we shall be in touch with u soon. may god give u and his family fortitude to bear this loss. grieving ramaswami .
Randy Bright
October 5, 2009
It was truly my pleasure to know and work with Ramesh at Ericsson. His level of expertise was absolutely amazing. He was always willing and so capable of teaching the rest of us. He brought laughter and joy to all discussions and everyone who worked with him had the utmost respect for Ramesh. My deepest sympathy to the family. Such a terrible loss.
Ganga Jayaraman
October 5, 2009
I knew Ramesh or PJ as he was better known from our stay in Mandakini. He was intelligent, well-rounded and very competitive. He once confided that his role model was Thomas Edison. From his biography one can see that Edison would have been proud!
Our heartfelt condolences to his wife, daughter and extended family.
Guru Guruparan
October 5, 2009
Always with a smile and quick wit, Ramesh captured the imagination of many a colleague in Ericsson. It is truly a great loss. Ramesh's ability to present the gist of a situation, be it in Wireless or that of life was always admired by me and am sure by a host of others. He will be terribly missed both professionally and personally by all those who where fortunate enough to be touched by his personality.
Nikhil Narayan
October 5, 2009
Ramesh and I knew each other from our school days when we met at scout camps and later as batchmates at IITM. It is shocking to hear this tragic news. We will all miss him and his pleasant presence. It is difficult for the family for whom I am sure Ramesh was an anchor and I pray that they get the strength to cope with this loss. Ramesh's career was brilliant and he leaves a lasting legacy that we will always remember. Nikhil Narayan (Bangalore, India)
Partha Narasimhan
October 4, 2009
Ramesh was a classmate at IIT-M, and a teammate on the basketball team - a truly brilliant and fun person to be around. I am extremely sad to realize that he is no longer with us. May his soul rest in peace.
rama radhakrishnan
October 4, 2009
Dear mama, mami, sundari,Indu and Veda,
We were shocked to hear this extremely sad news from Vijaya. Mohan and I pray to Lord to give you all strength to bear this huge loss.
-Rama( vijaya's sil-Chennai)
Ramesh Gopinath
October 3, 2009
Extremely brilliant, very competitive and pretty funny (we used to call him PJ!) - that's the Ramesh I remember from our IITM days. Have fond memories of Ramesh walking around from hostel room to hostel room making small talk and answering with effortless ease the occasional question that we threw at him that stumped some of us (especially during tests and exams).
Ranjani & Arun
October 3, 2009
In this difficult time, while we try to come to grips with this sudden loss, please accept our condolences and let us join the rest of the family in celebrating the life that Ramesh has led. Though our meetings were short, they are pleasant memories that we will cherish. We pray to god to give all of us the strength & courage to overcome this tragedy.
Ranjani & Arun, Chicago
Ranjani & Arun
October 3, 2009
In this difficult time, while we try to come to grips with this sudden loss, please accept our condolences and let us join the rest of the family in celebrating the life that Ramesh has led. Though our meetings were short, they are pleasant memories that we will cherish. We pray to god to give all of us the strength & courage to overcome this tragedy.
S Sivakumar
October 3, 2009
I was shocked to hear the tragic news yesterday. I was Ramesh's batch mate as well in Mandakini Hostel at IIT-M. What a happy and jovial character he was! Please accept my heartfelt condolences for this terrible loss.
Iyer Srinivasan
October 3, 2009
The news has left us shocked - the enthu that PJ displayed in everything that he did, studies, basketball ... all other sports... hockey, etc. he was ready to learn anything and was so quick that he would become part of the team.
My heartfelt condolences to Sundari and Indu.
Kiron Kowshik
October 3, 2009
I was a batch-mate at IIT. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ramesh's family - we pray you will be able to bear this great & untimely loss. This brings back memories of the friends we made on campus and what a strong bond we all had.
Gopi Balakrishnan
October 2, 2009
Suresh,
Pavithra and I want to convey my deepest and heartfelt condolences to you, Ramesh's family and mama mami. You are all in my prayers and I pray that god give you all the strength and courage to face his cruel reality and also that Ramesh's soul rest in peace.
-Pavithra and Gopi Balakrishnan (Greenville, SC)
Pranav Ashar
October 2, 2009
Ramesh had that extra energy and drive that he kept going for the four years that distinguished him from the other people in our class at IITM. He was a tough competitor to be sure, but his demeanor was always disarming and cheerful. In spite of all the years in between, the memories are fresh and very fond.
Dr. V Srinivasan
October 2, 2009
Dear Sundari, Indu, Mama & Mami,
We are very shocked and sad to hear about Ramesh. We have always seen him as a happy and jovial person and have such pleasant memories of him. We pray for strength for you and your family .
Prof. V Srinivasan
Vasantha Srinivasan
Vijaya & Ramesh Srinivasan, Edison, NJ
Ravi Kalaputapu
October 2, 2009
It is indeed a terrible loss. I am a batchmate of Ramesh from IIT-M. Our heartfelt condolences to the family. Mankind has lost a brilliant mind.
Jayaraman Balasubramanian
October 2, 2009
This is terrible news. I was Ramesh's classmate at IITM and remember having gone to classes together on shared bicycle rides. Great brains and very jovial. My deepest condolences to his family.
Jayaraman Balasubramanian.
B Shankar
October 2, 2009
This is a terrible shock and a terrible loss for all of us.. I was Ramesh's classmate at IIT. Professors at the EE dept. at IITM still talk of us as Ramesh's batch. He was a super brain - he would go through the toughest Electronics courses like a knife through butter. He was a great all rounder, participated in everything and excelled everywhere, but was still humble. His sense of humour was legendary. God's ways are indeed inscrutable. May his soul rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Ajay Sravanapudi
October 2, 2009
I am batchmate of Rajaram from IIT Madras. My deepest condolences to the family. You are in our prayers.
S Ramaratnam
October 2, 2009
I have known Ramesh from my IIT days. It is very unfortunate and disturbing to hear of his demise. May his soul rest in peace and my heartfelt condolences to his family.
Sriram Krishnaswami
October 2, 2009
I was Ramesh's batchmate at IIT-Madras. Ramesh was a super bright student. He also really stood out with his energy and attitude. In addition to academics, he was also great in sports. It is unthinkable that he is no more. What a tragic turn of events and what a loss to so many people worldwide. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace.
Varad Varadarajan
October 1, 2009
This is very hard to digest... My thoughts of Ramesh go back to IIT days when he occasionally piggy backed on my scooter on the way to classes or the hostel. A calm personality, jovial friend and a brilliant mind. Too bad I did not get to know him more. My heart goes out for his family and loved ones... Varadarajan (Varada)
Arun Krishnan
October 1, 2009
I too was one of Ramesh's classmates at IIT. I will always remember Ramesh as someone who could easily meet and beat any challenge given to him. His death is a great loss for all of us.
Saraswathi Sundar
October 1, 2009
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend Ramesh. We have known Ramesh since 1992, when he moved into Williamburg apartment with Sundari. Ramesh was so unassuming and humble inspite of his great achievements in his professional career. He was an awesome dad with his enormous & unconditional love for Indu and his love & caring to Sundari.
We will miss him and our prayers are with Sundari, Indu, his parents & his siblings.
Saraswathi & Sundar
October 1, 2009
I have had the pleasure of seeing Ramesh at several music concerts, where he was the first to arrive and last to leave, and was an untiring organizer/volunteer. He was clearly an accomplished individual who has contributed so much to his community in addition to having excelled at everything and raising a wonderful child. The loss of such a person is deeply mourned. We send our deepest sympathies and prayers to the family so that they can recover from the untimely demise of this loving child of God.
Lakshman and Subha
Sridhar Ramachandran
October 1, 2009
I knew Ramesh back in IIT when we were classmates. He was a jovial, high energy person to hang out with. This news comes as a great shock. Our deepest and heartfelt condolences at this tragic time.
kannan vaidyanathan
October 1, 2009
dear mama and mami
it was really shocking to hear the passing away of ramesh in a train accident. Words are not adequate to express our sympathies and heartfelt condolences to sundari , indu and to you both. We pray to Almighty God to give you all enough strength to this irreparable loss.
kannan and jayasri
dublin georgia
Chandar Venkataraman
October 1, 2009
I'm so saddened upon reading about this untimely loss. I was his classmate at IIT Madras and share many fond memories of him.
My deepest condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace.
Arvind Venkatesan
September 30, 2009
I am deeply deeply shocked to hear this and at loss of words to describe my sadness........my heartfelt condolences to his family ....
-arvind
Arvind Venkatesan
(Jersey City, NJ)
Satish Ramakrishna
September 30, 2009
Shocked to hear this - Ramesh was my classmate and good friend from IIT and we spent four very good years together in Mandakini hostel. Please accept our condolences at this tragic moment.
ramgi ramanathan
September 30, 2009
dear sundari and indu,
we are at loss of words and are still unable to accept what has happened.....
may you have the strength to absorb this and may his soul rest in peace....
indu, iam sure that you will reach to great height as dreamed by your father...
sundari itried reaching you....will call by this week end...
ramgi,chennai....
Thiagarajan R
September 30, 2009
We are shocked to hear the tragic news about Rajaram Ramesh. We pray to Lord Almighty for his soul to rest in peace. Our heartfelt condolences to his family. God should give them enough strength to bear this irreparable loss. - R. Thiagarajan & Padma Thiagarajan, Chennai - 600094
Ganesh Tangella
September 30, 2009
Our heartfelt condolences to the Ramesh's Family on the loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very tragic times.
Ganesh, Vijaya, Divya and Harish Tangella
V.J. & Uma Balachandran
September 30, 2009
Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Ramesh. He will be very much missed in the triagle area. May his soul rest in peace.
Vijayakumar Chandrika
September 30, 2009
We condole the sudden & tragic loss of Mr.Ramesh Rajaram. In this moment of grief We pray the Almighty for the departed soul to rest in peace. We also pray to GOD for giving enough courage & strength to the family members to bear this irrepairable loss.
kavitha krishna
September 29, 2009
We are shocked to hear of this loss. In this time of grief, our deepest condolences go out to all the near and dear ones. We pray to God for the family to have the strength to go through this extremely tragic time.
Kavitha Krishna
September 29, 2009
We are shocked to hear of this loss. Our deepest condolences to all the near and dear ones. We pray to God that the family has the strength to get through this very tragic time.
Sethuraman Subramanian
September 29, 2009
I have known Ramesh only for the past 5 years when I moved with my family to Wake Forest, NC. The first time I attended a carnatic music concert in Raleigh, Ramesh was there making all the arrangements. He was very simple and did all the work that was needed from bringing artistes from airport, hosting them locally, to seeing them off back to their destinations. The visiting artistes had great respect for him as a connoisseur of music. Such a dedicated person, so brilliant was taken away prematurely from our midst by God. Let Him keep him by His side always. My wife joins me in conveying our sympathies to his wife, daughter, and the extended family and our prayers to the almighty to give them the strength to get past this tragedy.
Krishna Nair
September 29, 2009
I did not know Ramesh personally, but have seen him organizing the ICMDS concerts, always full of passion and energy. We'll all miss his person, but not his spirit which will be with us always.
Tony Sammarco
September 29, 2009
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Ramesh. I have known him since he started at Ericsson in 1994 and I will always cherish his ability to teach, help me grow, and help me understand the most difficult aspects of our work while never once being demeaning or condescending – a trait very few people possess. It seemed no matter the subject of conversation, he not only was interested, but had a story or at least some piece of knowledge that enhanced the conversation - bringing joy to those around – in that here was a guy who cared. Caring. Yes, a great man. A tragic loss. I will miss him. My heart goes out to his family – and that family is huge – as he touched so many…
Jayaram N
September 29, 2009
In this moment of grief,we offer our prayers to almighty to give Ramesh's soul peace and strength to you all to bear this extreme loss.
Jayaram,Priya,Paddu Perima & Peripa
Sundar Subramanyam
September 29, 2009
We in India one of his very close relatives are shocked and not able to beleive Mr Ramesh is no more with us.Such a brilliant person GOD should not have taken him so early. We know very well how attached he is with hie dear wife and particularly his daughter Indu.May HE give to all his family members including my family enough strength to bear the loss. Our deep condolences.
From Sundar,Uma,Murali,Nisha,Ishan from India and Ashwin and Anitha from Sweden
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