Navajeevan Aiyanadar Chakkaravarthi, age 79, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on April 9th, 2024. He was the son of Mr. Palaniappa Aiyanadar and Mrs. Aiyanadar Mangalambal. He was the tenth of twelve siblings. He was born in Madurai, India.
He graduated from Madras Medical College and went on to study internal medicine and specialize in gastroenterology. He worked for almost 3 decades at the Wilmington VA as an attending gastroenterologist while teaching internal medicine residents and medical students from Jefferson Medical College as an Associate Faculty Professor. He truly loved his work and providing healthcare for those in need, including veterans who served our country in the armed services. He was passionate about teaching and never stopped learning about medicine, even after he retired.
He loved his beloved wife, Ramona, his two children, Sumangala and Pritham, his daughter-in-law Dharshini, and his two grandchildren, Arya and Anish, with all of his heart. He was a kindhearted soul who connected with children of all ages but cherished his two grandchildren the most. He was a very spiritual man who gave to many charities. He prayed daily and would make pilgrimages to many Hindu temples over his lifetime. His favorite charity was Hindu Temple Association in Hockessin, DE.
He enjoyed playing tennis, badminton, and table tennis. His favorite basketball players included Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Lebron James. He loved playing board games with his grandchildren. He would walk on his treadmill almost daily for 60-90 minutes while enjoying Tamil movies.
Navajeevan was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was fortunate enough to celebrate a lavish Sadhabishegam Ceremony with his wife Ramona alongside his family, friends, and loved ones a few days before he passed. He lived a blessed life and was grateful for all that god provided for him. He passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own bed after living a truly blessed life.
The Chakkaravarthi family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Christiana Care Hospital for taking such good care of him over the past several decades, including the emergency room department, the oncology department, the radiation oncology department, the cardiology department, the surgical department, the pulmonology department, the urology department, and the infectious disease department.
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