Purnendu "Beni" Dasgupta

Purnendu Dasgupta Obituary

PURNENDU DASGUPTA "BENI" Highland, Indiana Age 66, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2005. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Sandra; son, Krishnendu (Lesley) Dasgupta of West Hartford, CT; daughters, Chandra (Harry) Smolen of Zionsville, IN, Lesley Dasgupta of Griffith (fiance' Brian Johnson); 3 grandchildren, Sova and Canyon Dasgupta and Hannah Smolen; mother, Sovarani Dasgupta; brothers, Arabindu (Tita) Dasgupta of CA, Indrajit (Tanusree) Dasgupta of Griffith; sisters, Alokananda and Sunanda Dasgupta, both of Schererville, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, Bimalendu Dasgupta, in 2004. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, November 10, 2005, at the Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home (corner of Main & Kennedy) Schererville/Highland from 4-8 p.m. with a remembrance at 7 p.m. that night. Private ceremony and cremation on Friday. Mr. Dasgupta was the Vice-President of Technology and Environmental Health and Safety at Inland Steel Company; he then retired as Assistant to the President in 1996. He was widely respected in the Steel Making Industry and received the "Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award" from Purdue, Lafayette in 1996. Mr. Dasgupta was an avid Purdue Boilermaker fan and a member of the John Purdue Club. He was also an alumni of the Bihar Institute of Technology in India. Mr. Dasgupta was a loving and caring husband and father who was devoted to his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Desgupta's name can be made out to he UNICEF fund for the South Asian Tsunami. For further information or to sign the guest register book, please visit solanpruzin.com.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Nov. 10, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Purnendu Dasgupta

12 Entries

Donald Fosnacht

November 4, 2020

He was both a leader and mentor to many people. Probably one of the best lessons in leadership that he always brought up was: "to gain control of the situation or the people you manage, you must first release control so that you get the most from the people you manage." Too many people micromanage their people and Beni let them grow.

Louis Franyi

November 16, 2005

Aloka,

My sympathy to you and the family on the loss of your brother, "Beni". I retired from No. 3 OH. Electrical in 1985, during the management restructuring program. Aloka, you and I were associates at No. 4 BOF shop. I never had the privilege to work with your brother in the steelmaking arena. May you all have the strength to carry on with your lives through this trying time.

Julie Nickovich

November 15, 2005

Dear Sandy and Family:

I worked as a secretary for Beni many years ago when he was an Ass't. Superintendent at #4 BOF and remember him as one of the kindest bosses I've ever had. Beni was always a gentleman to all. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Mark Bala

November 14, 2005

I knew Beni during my Inland days when he was at the Electric Furnace Shop/#1 Caster and taught me a whole lot about electric arc steelmaking. A good crew of people - Joe Corso, Fred Roccio etc.- He was a good teacher! Also, I worked for him at Research and after his retirement saw him a few times at the Gaylord restaurant in Chicago. Our (Usha and I) condolences to Sandy and other family members. Mark

Joel Mastervich

November 12, 2005

Beni was such a strong and supportive influence throughout my career. He always held high expectations, convinced us that we were capable of achieving them, and had a way of making us feel better after each talk. I will remember him as one of my life's greatest mentors.

Neil Rehrer

November 11, 2005

Sandy,

Susie and I were so sorry to hear that Beni passed away. We will miss him greatly. He was a great boss, mentor, and friend to me during and after my Inland life.

Don & Ruth Langan

November 11, 2005

Sandy, Aloka and Family,

Our warmest thoughts are with you.

Beni touched many lives and will be greatly missed. It was our joy to have known and worked with him.

Carol Smith

November 11, 2005

Dear Sandy, Krish, Chandra, Leslie, Aloka and Dasgupta family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you as we all mourn the loss of Beni. Beni was a boss and friend to me during our time at Inland, and I learned that once Beni was your friend, he remained a good friend! I'm sorry, Sandy, that you and Beni never got to visit us in what Beni referred to as "Hillbilly" land! I had the porch and the rocking chair all ready for him!

Peace and hope to you all.

sharon Goins

November 10, 2005

Leslie, We are sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time.

Sharon Goins and Staff, Crestview Apartments

Don Fosnacht

November 10, 2005

It was my great pleasure to know Beni as a boss and as a friend during my career with Inland Steel. As my boss and mentor, Beni taught me how to respect all people in the work force, to be creative, and to get things done. He always gave me "enough rope" to allow me the freedom to innovate and achieve without micromanagement. As a friend, he taught me how to value life and how to respect others. He always had interesting insights and I will miss him greatly.

Fred Rocchio

November 10, 2005

Sandy, Aloka and family:

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Pernendu. I have missed working and "playing" with Beni over the last 10 years. I will never forget the 25 years that I had the privilege of having Beni as a friend and partner at Inland. He was truly a joy to be with under all circumstances. He will be missed by so many.

Fred Rocchio

Mary Muntiu

November 10, 2005

Sandy and Family. I have worked for many excellent, intelligent men, but Beni surpasses them all. Such a wonderful human being, always caring for others. He shall be missed by all who knew him. Fondly, Mary

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