I did not imagine that my second post would be an obituary notice. I am very sad to announce the
passing away on the 17th Nov of RAJA THEODORE in Tiruchy.
May his soul rest in peace!
Raja was the life and soul of our (1st) batch- and soon, of the whole Hostel, College,
the neighbouring College of Engineering and several Colleges in the City. His magic
accordion was the main feature of countless functions across the city, in Colleges and
several homes. He was also an expert pianist and harmonica player. He always pedalled
his way to all the venues. I can still see him setting off on his faithful Raleigh cycle, with
the accordion perched on the handlebar..His accordion inspired many of us to dare to
sing!
He was a regular church-goer: Wesley Church, Egmore.
I was particularly fortunate to enjoy his company all the more, as his room mate for more than
three years, till we all got single rooms in the new block behind the mess. There also we were in
adjacent rooms.. After we passed out, we were room mates in the YMCA, Royapettah when we
were doing the mandatory year of apprenticeship. After retiring voluntarily from the BHEL Tiruchy
around 1990, he has been practising in Tiruchy.
Raja was a gentleman to the core- affable and never a one to harbour illfeelings towards anyone.-
was naturally popular allround. If one were to ask who is the best remembered by
the first 5 batches, it will be RAJA.
He leaves behind his wife Shantha, a son( who is in the USA) and daughter (in Ludhiana)-( I was
fortunate to have met Raja a couple of months ago,in Ludhiana, when he was visiting his daughter)
On behalf of all SAPIANS, I am conveying to the family,our heartfelt condolences.
Prabha
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