They say that those God loves go to lords’ heavenly abode young. Venkat is not only Gods beloved child but is loved by everyone who knew him.
There are a lifetime of memories with Venkat that I as family will cherish forever. And each memory is a unique story of how deeply Venkat is adored, loved and respected by his family, friends, peers, colleagues and even acquaintances that he may have met briefly.
I remember the first time I met Venkat at our home in Delhi, a shy young gentleman who looked like a majestic hero and he with his affectionate smile and friendly nature won over everyone in the family. This affection and friendship with our family deepened further after he married my sister, Lakshmi, whom he lovingly called Chinnari.His visits to Delhi were nothing short of a celebration, my parents, sisters, sister-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and kids all adored and loved him very much. He brought fun and frolic in everything he did. He was a connoisseur of good taste. He always had a right word, or a perfect Telugu idiom or a humorous joke to lighten the mood in the room. He liked to make people around him happy and be happy. ‘Don’t worry, be happy’ is the motto he would want us to live by.
While we all miss you so much and we pray for your soul to rest in peace and that we are all inconsolable in this tragic hour at the hands of cruel fate, I know that Venkat would want us to remember him with a smile and celebrate his life and continue living each moment of our life to the fullest. For that’s how Venkat lived life King Size, celebrating life and living it to fullest.
If spreading love and happiness is one facet of his personality, then dedication, commitment, humility and kindness was the other. He knew how to achieve that fine balance between love and responsibility. Always walking the talk, extremely diligent and hardworking, a picture of honor, humility and kind generosity who is always ready to support a cause or a friend in need.
His sagacity and words of advice made him the man of hour in times of crisis as well as in good times. Venkat you have shown us a true example of a ‘Perfect Gentleman’ through your words and actions.
And above all else, Venkat, your immense love for my sister, Chinnari, Abhishek and Rithika is something that I will remember forever. The way you loved, cared and nurtured your family is an example in itself that all of us should learn from. We assure you that we will be always there for them.
Venkat moved much too soon on his journey to his heavenly abode leaving us all in this state of inconsolable grief and sorrow. All I want to say is that I am extremely blessed to have known him as my brother-in-law and even more so as a brother. You will be with us forever as our guardian angel and till the day we meet again in Gods kingdom, God bless you our dear Venkat and continue spreading love and happiness in Gods kingdom, as Gods most beloved.
Nani…as Venkat called me.