I’ll always remember Rithik and am glad this earth was blessed by his presence. I won’t forget his good sense of humor/ability to make jokes, or how expressive he was in communication even over text, it was like you were talking to him in person! :) Talking about shows we knew in common was so fun as he always had the best responses to the details of the show. Even though I only knew him for a few months, I won’t forget certain attributes I’ve only known in him. Rithik I’m thankful to have met you, you truly were kind and an exceptionally great man. Rest easy. ❤️

I met Rithik just a few months ago over a great conversation at a bar in San Francisco. A humble, encouraging, and genuinely kind-hearted person that I wish I had more time to know. 

Rest in paradise Rithik, let's chat again in the afterlife <3. 

Rithik and the gentlemen squad visiting New York. Miss you rithik ❤️

I miss you a lot my brotha, and my memories with you will always be with me in my heart.  

To grief is to have loved, my brother. Hope you are Plus Ultra-ing up there

I first met Rithik back at Uni High on the track team—I was a sophomore and he was this goofy freshman, full of jokes and good vibes. After high school, we lost touch for a bit, but ended up at Berkeley together. I really appreciated how he was a great listener and always reassured me how our high school experience prepared us for Cal and there wasn’t anything to worry about.

During the pandemic, we caught up again. He was planning to take a semester off to intern at Tesla, which he was so pumped about. I’m so proud that he got that opportunity. 

I wish we'd stayed in touch more consistently after graduation. It hurts to hear he's gone now. Seeing him grow from the goofball he was to someone who spread so much love and laughter—it's something I'll always admire. I’ll miss you man, rest in peace. <3 

Grew up with him from Alderwood to Uni. He was always the kindest boy no matter how old we were. You’ll be missed, old friend 💖

traveled scotland with him, one of the funniest dudes ive ever met & the best Scottish accent - love you rithik ❤️🤍

Rithik is the reason why I have my career. We were acquaintances in high school, and although we weren't in contact much, he selflessly took time to coach me on how to do interviews when I reached out for help years later. When I was going to back out of my interviews because I wasn't feeling confident, Rithik encouraged me to do them and cheered me on. Because of him, I did my interviews and landed the job I have today. I wish I could have thanked him more - I truly owe my entire career to him. At every accomplishment, every pathway that is now open to me because of this, I will think back to how he helped me take the first step. It's not about a job - it's about the fact that he so patiently and warmly helped someone who was essentially a stranger with no incentive. That speaks volumes about the kind of person he was: someone who uplifts others out of the pure goodness of his heart. All he asked in return was that I promise to pass down help to someone else in need. I wanted to share this moment for his loved ones because I think it highlights how his positive impact will endure and continue to create a ripple effect, as it's clear he touched the lives of so many people. Thank you, Rithik. I promise to uplift others for the rest of my life, the same way you did for me. 

Rithik was my neighbor when I lived on Bottlebrush. From Alderwood to Uni all the way up to Berkeley, I’ve known him since I was probably 5 or 6 years old. I wish I got a chance to see him again but I feel a really deep happiness knowing that we got to reconnect and rehash our memories given how much our lives paralleled. An exceptionally smart and kind human being, I can say from the day I met Rithik to now that he’s never been anything but gentle and a comforting presence. Many boys are mean as they journey through the changes of life—Rithik was never one of those boys, but instead one of the sweetest people I’ve gotten the pleasure of growing up with. I’ve always admired how driven and laser-focused he has been, constantly achieving things with ease and all-around being an intelligent person but never putting his intelligence before his humanity, which was so clear to all those who knew him, even in brief or small capacities like me. I’ll be thinking of him always. Quail Hill and the rest of the world are dimmer without our friend Rithik, but I know he is in all of our hearts and is at peace. ❤️

senior year squad <3

Rithik and I first met in UpSync, and he had such an infectious energy about him. He was a real go-getter - so much so we hacked on SKUVision as a startup together during the pandemic. He will truly be missed!!! 🙏