Although I only had the opportunity to know Mohan for a short time, the time we spent was deeply meaningful and will impact me for the rest of my life.  Mohan was engaging, thoughtful, and had a wonderful sense of humour. His ability to summarise his thoughts and interpret human behaviour left me in awe. That was a gift he gave me. Time with Nalini and Mohan felt like time with friends I'd known for a dozen years. Their down-to-earth personalities were felt the moment I met them. I am privileged to have known Mohan, and I am privileged to know Nalini. Goodness of people is what the world needs now, I'm sorry we have lost a great light in our community. Mohan's impact will not be forgotten. Many Blessings to you all. Warmly, Katie 

 My sincere condolences to Nalini and the entire family.

I met Mohan when I moved to the Villages in 2014, and I will always remember him as a kind, gentle man and a wonderful tennis player. I loved seeing Mohan and Nalini out walking together through the Villages — they were such a warm and familiar presence.

Since hearing of Mohan’s passing, I’ve found myself thinking of him often. When I’m on the tennis court and pause to bounce the ball before serving, I think of him and quietly thank him for his friendship and the kindness he shared.

Sending much love and heartfelt sympathy to Nalini and the family during this difficult time.

With love, 

Phyllis

Mohan was the second Indian I met at Purdue, the first was my husband Anand and he and Mohan lived in the same building. They couldn’t have been more different. Mohan was a true South Indian unusually and elegantly tall , funny, curious, a vegetarian and  he had a beautiful smile. Anand remembers trying to learn how to cook Dal together because there was no Indian food to be found then in West Lafayette! I worried there would be no food he could eat at McDonalds! 

Our lives and paths diverged, as  we lived on different coasts when starting our careers, getting married, and raising our kids but  we remained friends and shared the joys of being together at our children’s weddings and becoming grandparents when he and Nalini moved to the West Coast. 

A special connection for us with Rao and Nalini was the island of Kauai where we introduced them to Poipu Beach and where they often celebrated their anniversary several times! 

Mohan could not have had a truer love than Nalini. And we could not have had a better friend. 

Blessings to you Nalini at this very sad time. 

Ellen 

Mohan Uncle was a very warm person and always welcomed us with open arms. I will always remember when he took me for a drive in The Villages in his mercedes - he was so proudly showing me around. We always looked forward to meeting him on our trips to San Jose. The conversations were always lively and enjoyable, wine excellent and food awesome. He loved the kaju katli I always carried for him and out of habit, I carried it when I went to meet him in November this year.

Uncle has gone too early and we will miss him a lot. May he find peace and be happy in his new home. Om Shanti. 

Love and prayers for Nalini aunty, Sanjay, Pushpita, Sarvesh and Bhavya to be strong. 

Mohan-Rao & his family

He was a wonderful man and it was a privilege to be part of his extended family. He will be missed. May his soul rest in peace. 

Words fail to describe the depth of our grief on coming to know about the demise of Mohanji as we used to call him. He was a perfect gentleman, a gem among us. It was a real privilege to be in company with him-so enjoyable and useful. He was the father-in-law of our daughter Pushpita. But he was so caring that my daughter always felt as if he was like her father. And the wide range of knowledge that he had was really impressive. During our long life, we have come across many persons from different walks of life. But there are very few, extremely few  who would be come upto his greatness, there are many aspects in which he remains unparalleled Mohanji is gone. But his soul by which we mean the value system that he embodied will always remain here to guide us we pray God to strengthen Nalini, Sanjay, Pushpita, and others in family to bear this unbearable loss May his soul rest in pease. Om shanti. Om shanti.

Jyoti and Kamta Prasad

Delhi

His mustache!