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Appukuttan Sundaram Obituary
He was born on Jan. 13, 1938, in Vadavunnur, Kerala, India.
He married Prabhalochana "Prabha" (Velunni) Sundaram and she preceded him in death on Nov. 2, 2015.
Other survivors include: two sons, Subodhkumar (Nausheen) Sundaram, Virginia, Pramodh Sundaram, Ohio; a daughter, Ranjini "Subi" Sundaram, Missouri; granddaughter, Laila Iqbal-Sundaram, Virginia; and several brothers and sisters and their families.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kakkunni Appukuttan and Ponnan Thangamma.
He graduated from Stanley Medical College in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, then finished his otolaryngology residency at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University.
Appukuttan was a dedicated and caring husband, father, and surgeon. His practice spanned three countries, including India, Zambia, and the United States during which he was a practicing surgeon, administrator and professor.
Ultimately, he chose to make his home in Ohio, serving the communities of Celina, Lima, St. Marys, Coldwater and Van Wert. He was a member of The Hindu Temple of Dayton, Indian National Congress, American Kerala Medical Graduates (AKMG), Reach Out Foundation, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), American Association of Physicians (AAPI), and India Club.
Funeral services will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday in the Cisco Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cremation will follow at Tri-County Crematory, Lima. Please leave condolences to the family at CiscoFuneralHome.com.
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November 30, 2016
Although I did not know Dr.Sundaram, my condolence goes to the family. May you find comfort in "Psalm 29;11". May God be with the family at this time! BC
Dr. P.K. Balachandran
November 27, 2016
Goodbye dear friend. Will always have fond memories of the years spent together in Stanley Medical College, Madras. Will miss the warmth of your hospitality that we enjoyed whenever we visited you on our trips to the US.
May your soul rest in peace.
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