Praveshchandra C. Desai, age 82, of Anderson, Indiana, was entered into eternal rest into the arms of his Savior, Sunday morning, July 3, 2016 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Anderson, Indiana surrounded by his family. Born June 25, 1935 in Bombay, India, he was the son of the late Chhotalal M. Desai and Gujaraben C. Desai.
Pravesh earned his degrees in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics at the University of Bombay and completed his education with a Masters degree in Engineering from Chicago Technical Institute. He was a Civil Engineer for more than 30 years. He was an accomplished cricket player, representing the University of Bombay. He excelled at playing tennis and ping pong. He also enjoyed cheering on the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. His greatest pleasure came from spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Cheenu S. (Rassmann) Desai; along with his children; Rajan P. Desai and Amy (Clark) Desai of Noblesville, Indiana, and Sonya (Desai) Rasmusson and Robert Rasmusson III of Fishers, Indiana; 5 grandchildren, Nicholas Rasmusson, Laila Rasmusson, Elizabeth Desai, Andrew Desai, and John Desai; and cousins Hemant and Usha Desai of Vadodara, India and Shefali and Jayesh Patel and Priya Patel of New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Memorial services for Pravesh C. Desai will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W Moore Chapel, at 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250. Visitation will be from 4-6pm with the funeral immediately following at 6pm. Memorial donations may be sent to the Interior India Mission School and Hospital via Elm Grove Christian Church 2940 N. 300 W. Anderson, Indiana 46011.
Michelle Ficklin says
Mrs. Desai
I am so sorry! I just want you to know how much we love you! My heart breaks for you, but you know you will see him again one day. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you! Big Hug!
David Gudal says
Raj & family,
My thoughts and condolences to you and your family.
JJ Snyder says
Sonya – I am so sorry for this great loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Destiny roberts says
love you Mrs.desai ? so sorry to hear about your husband . Praying for peace !
Daryl and Mona Peck says
Mrs. Desai,
I can’t tell you how sorry Daryl and I were to hear of your husband’s passing. Our prayer is that you find comfort and strength from God’s Word to sustain you and love and support from those who love you most. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Daryl and Mona Peck
(Parents of Kimberly Plew)
Janet Clausen says
Cheenu and Family,
My love and condolences go out to you during this time. I pray for comfort and peace for you and your family.
Love to you
Janet
Hemant desai &family says
May God bless your soul and RIP
AMEN
Dear Chinukaki ,Sonya and Rajan,
We are with you in this sad time and always.
We will miss him for rest of our lives.
Barb & Steve Risinger says
Cheenu and Family
Sorry for your loss of Pravesh. We will keep you and the family in our thoughts and prayers. Heaven is a better place with his presence. You fought the good fight good and faithful servant. Pravesh will be missed by many!
Zac Swan says
Mrs. Desai, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. D was a very nice man, and I always looked forward to his funny stories. He had a great sense of humor. I am sending my deepest condolences. Zac Swan
Bijel and Sejal Doshi says
Cheenu Auntie & Family – I’m so sorry to hear of Pravesh Uncle’s passing. I still remember building and fixing his computer and taking piano lessons with you. My thoughts are with your family and please always remember the good times 🙂
Angie DeHaven and Children says
Dearest Cheenu,
Love and prayers to you and the family. Pravesh was such a kind man. I always enjoyed talking with him and we are blessed to have known him. Praying you have peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Love,
Angie, Kelsey, Lindsey
and Tristan
Jim & Marcy Davis says
So sorry for your loss.
Love and prayers,
Jim & Marcy Davis
Nancy Thomas says
So sorry to lose my neighbor next door. I will be thinking of you. Sorry for your great loss.
Vivek & Nina Telang says
Hi Cheenu, Sonya, Rajan & families,
We were so sorry to hear the news, and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Pravesh(bhai) was like a dad to me and many others at Notre Dame, and all of us have very fond memories of the times we spent with him talking about cricket and school and life in general :). He always had a smile and a joke for all occasions, and I will always remember him that way. We miss you Praveshbhai, rest in peace.