Muthu Shamaiengar

SHAMAIENGAR MUTHU SHAMAIENGAR "Dr. Mike" Life journey began on January 27, 1924 in Bangalore, India. His aspiration of immigrating to America was realized in 1956 when granted a sponsorship to study at Carnegie-Mellon University. His academic achievements were many; multiple Baccalaureate, Masters and Doctorate degrees in chemistry and chemical engineering. Patented inventions and many scientific innovations were highlights in a brilliant career. He challenged us with his intellect and loved us with his soul. He revealed the wonders and mysteries of the world, and unlocked the happiness in our hearts. His home was open to all he encountered, as was his heart. He was eccentric and complex; a genius and a clown. He never failed to surprise and delight; every day with him was an adventure. Mike is survived and loved by his wife, Shantha; his children, Baiju Shamaiengar, Rita Kikoen (Dave Kikoen), Lata Lovell (Steve Lovell), Gita McCarthy and Ravi Shamaiengar (Beth Shamaiengar); his grandchildren, Brian, Brandon, Jenny, Christina, Lauren, Stephen, Sean and Pierson; and eight great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Drive, Williamsburg, VA. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday at the Bucktrout Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, you may send a donation to Carnegie Mellon University, c/o "In memoriam of Dr. Muthu (Mike) Shamaiengar" Mail to: Carnegie Mellon University Office of Annual Giving 6 PPE Place 11th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Cards, letters can be sent to: Bucktrout of Williamsburg Funeral Home 4124Ironbound Road Williamsburg, Virginia 23188 (757) 229-3822;757-229-2749(fax) Online condolences may be registered at: www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net