OBITUARY - North Point Alumni

MR. RAJESH PODDAR

D.O.B: 7th October 1954

Passed: 12th January 2025

1971 Batch
Entered NP on 3rd March 1964
Last day in NP: 22nd November 1971

Home: Kolkata, India

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mr. Rajesh Poddar, who left us peacefully after midnight on January 12th, 2025, in Hyderabad.

Mr. Poddar was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. His integrity, dedication, and hard work were evident in every aspect of his life, both personally and professionally.

Mr. Poddar joined North Point in the year 1964 and left in 1971.

His passing leaves a void that can never be filled, but his spirit and the impact he had on those around him will continue to inspire all who knew him.

Rest in peace, Mr. Rajesh Poddar. You will forever be in our hearts.

Fr. Stanley Varghese, S. J. Rector, 12th January 2025

In Memory of Rajesh

Rajesh was my NP school batchmate from the class of 1971. After 52 years, our paths crossed again at his favorite retreat, the Tollygunge Golf Club. I had the pleasure of spending two long, unforgettable breakfast mornings with him and his circle of warm and welcoming friends.

I’ll always remember Rajesh for his extraordinary generosity. Even in my absence, he graciously hosted my two New Zealand golfer friends, ensuring they felt at home. We had been eagerly looking forward to his visit here for the Cherry Blossom season and a few rounds of golf together—a plan now left unfulfilled but cherished in thought.

Rajesh was deeply committed to reuniting our batch of day scholars and boarders, bridging the years and gaps that life had created. He was keen on sharing stories and reviving the bonds of our youth. Thanks to his efforts, we managed to reconnect in ways that seemed impossible before.

Thank you, Rajesh, for the warmth, empathy, and kindness you brought into our lives. Your spirit will live on in the friendships you fostered and the memories you helped create. You will not be forgotten.

Prawindra Mukhia
NP 1971 batch
(Christchurch, NZ)