Birth date: Apr 22, 1944 Death date: Apr 20, 2025
Vinod Kumar Jain, 80 of Ashburn, Virginia passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. Born Tuesday, April 22, 1944, in Buriya, India, he was t Read Obituary
I was so very sorry to hear about Vinod's passing. We only interacted for a short while a number of years ago at Hult in Ashridge and Shanghai, but he struck me as a very kind and generous man, driven by purpose and diverse perspectives. My sincere condolences and warmest embrace to the family. I will carry his memory as a reminder of what really matters in life.
I convey my heartfelt condolences to Vinod's family, colleagues and friends.
Even though my interactions with him have been brief over the past few years, he was a pure and noble soul. I learnt a lot from him and will truly miss his mentorship and advice.
Om Shanthi!!
I am deeply saddened to hear of Vinod Jain's passing. May I extend my deep condolences to his family, colleagues and friends. I've known Vinod for a long time, through the CIBER national centers' network, as a wonderful colleague and fellow academic in the international business field. His generosity of spirit was truly remarkable; his well of knowledge and practical experience that he shared readily stand out in my mind. He was always willing to lend a learned hand in our India conferences over the years, bringing to bear deep insights in all his presentations. I use his books to great advantage with my students to this day. Always a highlight of a visit to Washington was to be able to meet with him for guidance and sharing ideas and views. We will miss him his kindness; he leaves a large gap to fill but also a trail of inspirations for meaningful research, impactful teaching and interacting with the business community. John McIntyre @ Georgia Tech, Atlanta,Georgia
Dear Anu
We are deeply saddened by Mamaji's sudden passing.
Our deepest condolences to you, Sumita, and Mamiji.
We pray to God for his soul to rest in peace and to give all of you the strength to bear this immense loss.
In sorrow,
Joy Jain (with Neena and Naman)
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Anu, it is indeed very sad and shocking news. It is a very big loss for the entire family. Mama ji was gem of a person and a very gentle soul. May his soul rest in peace.
May God give the family strength to bear this irrecoverable loss.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences 🙏
Regards
Geetanjali
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Our deepest condolences Anu, Sumita and Kamal Didi. We have such wonderful memories of Vinod Bhai. May he rest in peace.
-Meeta Rajivlochan
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I am so so glad that you had the birthday celebration last year, where we got to spend time with bhaiyya.
-Mudita Jain
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Dear Sumita/Anu,
It was shocking to learn of Bhaiyas sudden passing. Without warning this upsetting news hit all of us here in Chandigarh on Sunday. The only bit of comfort I could draw was that bhaiya was unconscious (and in no pain) when this happened.
I can only offer my sympathy from so far away. Rashi and I have very fond memories of Bhaiyas house .... so many curios from his travelling days. It was clear to any visitor the depth of learning both your parents have and their house reflected this.
Now you both will have to be doubly vigilant for Kamal bhabhis sake. If anything comes to mind where rashi and i can help, please do let me know...It is big loss for all Buriya Family.
Sincerely,
Monu.
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Our deepest condolences bhabhi, Sumita di and Anu di. We have such wonderful memories of him. It was quite a shock to hear the news 🙏🏽
-Rashi Jain
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Dear bhabhi, Sumita and Anu, heard the shocking and awful news about bhaiya which seems unbelievable. Deepest prayers and with you all.
-Rimjhim Jain
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Our thoughts are with all of you and we will be there in spirit. Such wonderful memories of Bhaiya over the years and his thoughtful nature in all aspects. He will be missed and his regular phones calls particularly. He was so good at keeping in touch ❤️
Anu, Sumita, Kamal bhabhi - will be in our thoughts and prayers even more tomorrow. 🙏
-Manu Jain
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So so sorry Anu, Sumita and Kamal. We will truly miss his impact and his words of wisdom! Best regards.
-Anurag Jain
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We were so sad to hear of Bhaiya’s passing! Lots of love to you all…
We knew through dad that he had been unwell on and off this past year, but I guess no one expects this.. hope you all are coping and please let us know if we can do anything at all 🤗
-Radhika Jain
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May God bless the departed soul🙏🙏🙏🙏
-Ashok Sharma
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Om shanti.
May his soul rest in peace and May God give strength to all the family members to bear this irreparable loss.🙏🏻🕉️️🙏🏻
-Ramneek Sharma
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Dear Anu, Sumita and Kamal Aunty-we are so sorry to hear about Vinod Uncle's sad demise. I fondly remember Uncle's deep interest and involvement in all things academics and his passion for seeking knowledge and intellectual conversations. He was pivotal in our family getting established and finding firm footing and confidence in the US, with opening doors and opportunities for Papa, and providing me with guidance and advice when I needed it most, in my initial years here. His stoic and matter of fact approach to many things are etched with me. Angela and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you whenever you need a shoulder to lean on. Warm regards.
Nikhil and Angela Bijlani
So sorry to hear, Anu.
I am thinking about the many interactions I had with Vinod over the years at Smith School and TiE. Including meeting him and Kamlesh ji in August at a TiE mixer. Vinod was always feisty, curious and insightful. And with a naughty smile.
Our sincere condolences to Kamlesh ji and your family.
Regards
Rajesh Rai
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Dear Anu
Our heartfelt condolences to Kamlesh ji, you, Sumita and the family.
We will cherish our interactions with Vinod Ji at so many TiE events - especially our time spent with Vinod Ji and Kamlesh Ji on the Croatia trip where we were together the whole time.
Our thoughts and prayers.
Regards
Manish & Prachi Malhotra
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Shocking to hear, Anu.
Our sincere condolences to Kamlesh ji, you, Sumita and families.
We will cherish all the interactions and many contributions Vinodji has made to the TiE community and many TiE- Con events & retreats.
Thoughts and prayers. Om Shanthi.
v/r
Sundi Natarajan
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Dear Anupama
So very sorry and surprised to hear the sad news of Vinodji’s departure. He will be missed by us as our friend and mentor at TiE DC and will continue to live on with his great contribution to academic research in business. Our deepest condolences to all of you in the family, especially to dear Kamleshji.
Warm regards,
-Smita Siddhanti, PhD
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Very sorry to hear the sad news and may his soul rest in peace and our deepest condolences and prayers for his family.
-Ravi Puli
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Dear Anu, Sumita and Kamlesh ji:
Sincere condolences. Vinod ji’s legacy be remembered forever with his intellect, wisdom and kindness towards everyone he encountered. Always enjoyed my interactions with him for selfless knowledge share. He has left gentle footsteps behind in the form of you & your family.
-Raj Patil
Dear Anupama,
I am heartbroken to hear about your father’s passing. Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences.
Your dad was a truly remarkable human being—brilliant, kind, and deeply committed to building bridges between nations. As the Founder of the India-US World Affairs Institute, he created a platform that brought people together and advanced meaningful dialogue. I had the privilege of working closely with him for many years and was honored to join him in leading a successful delegation to India. He was a visionary and an inspiration, and he left a lasting impact on everyone who had the good fortune to know him—including me.
May your dad’s spirit continue to guide and bless us all. As Lord Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita:
“For the soul, there is neither birth nor death at any time. It has not come into being, does not come into being, and will not come into being. It is unborn, eternal, ever-existing, and primeval.” (2.20)
May his eternal soul rest in divine peace.
With deepest sympathy,
-Prof. (Dr.) Raj S. Davé,
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Dear Anupama and Kamlesh ji,
Really sorry to get this news! Dr. Jain was a wonderful person and has done a lot of good work. He will be missed.
My deepest condolences to the family. I pray Dr. Jain’s soul rests in peace.
Thank you.
Best regards,
-Aparna Davé
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Dear Anu, Sumita and Kamesh,
I am so sorry to learn the sad news. Vinod and I go back many years as fellow PhDs in strategy management (and hanging out in many AoM and SMS conferences) and with our ardent love for international business strategy teaching. I even adopted his book for my International strategy class at Mason (when I worked there). On top of that, we both were board members at TiEDC for several years and shared many ways to improve entrepreneurship education and practice.
My wife (Swati) and I fondly remember the birthday party last year the two of you (daughters) threw for him where he was "full of life" and "with total josh". I will certainly miss him, but his life has so many contributions, and I also want to be mindful of celebrating his life and legacy.
May all of you find strength in dealing with these difficult times with your loss, and may his soul rest in peace.
-Mahesh P. Joshi
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I would like to express my heartfelt and sincere condolences to you and your family.
I wish you all « bon courage » in this ordeal.
-Jean-Paul
Lakshmi and I are deeply saddened to hear this news.
-Madan Mittal
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Dear Anu,
I am Ramesh Kumar’s son, Rohit. We met at least once many years ago in India.
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I remember your father fondly and know that he was a dear and life-long friend to my dad.
I’m writing on my dad’s behalf….We hope that you may celebrate your dad surrounded by the love and support of family and friends.
We convey our love and sympathies to you and your family.
Regards,
Rohit
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Om Shanti Vinod Jain!!!
The Most Brilliant Relationship Management Person, we have met; specially from the ISI group!
Vinod called, to meet in The Holiday Inn, Mumbai, may be seven years ago; (as Sarit says, Kamlesh was there) so Suchitra came along!
Vinod was leading the Business Delegation, (from The State of Maryland or California); we were specially invited, to The Distinguished Gathering; over 4 hours of Speeches, Cultural Shows, Cocktails & Dinner!
Coincidentally, almost all those invited by the organisers, were professional friends, making me proud, introducing Vinod, with the highest level of Management Teaching & Consulting, globally (including China, for almost 2 years), as an Alumni of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)!
Vinod called, when in Kolkata on (I think) 18th December 2023, wanting to visit ISI, with Kamlesh and their daughters (Sunita & Anupama)!
Suchitra and I, were in Kolkata and joined in; we spent over an hour, with Sarit, in ISI (RTS 3rd floor was almost the same, except The Directors office area); Madam Director asked us to wait, but Jains were due to visit Botanical Garden and we joined them, till the evening, having samosas and jalebis!
Finally, we had dinner, in Lalit Hotel (earlier Great Eastern), where they were staying, with Ritabari, over nostalgic discussion, of the "good old days"!
Vinod and Kamlesh, were almost always present, in the B.Stat CCs; He shall be missed forever; He shall be remembered by His articles (extremely balanced, worth reading and quoting)!
-Aloke Chakrabarti
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I always admired Vinod. I had not seen any other student in BStat. who was so calm, composed and soft spoken, with ever smiling face. I was not at all close to you or Vinod. But I still remember you two coming out together from 205 and proceeding towards 203...!
I have no condolences to offer.
Valo theko. [stay well]
Sustha theko. [stay healthy]
-Sarit Ray.
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Dear Kamlesh, Sumita and Anupama
I am shocked to know that Vinod suddenly expired on 20th April.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
-K C GUPTA
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Dear Anu,
I am greatly saddened to hear the sad news about Vinod da. We spoke on Zoom only two weeks ago. I shall miss him and his writings on topical economic issues. My heartfelt condolences to you, Sumita, and Kamlesh di.
Best,
Sajal
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We are shocked to learn about the sad demise of Vinod Jain. During the last 62 years of friendship we were together at ISI Calcutta for five years in the same hostel. VINOD was jovial, made everybody laugh.
We were in touch with each other during our professional life.
I share the grief with KAMLESH and his daughters
Regards
Gurdarshan Grewal
So sad for your family at this time of grief. He was such a special man. I am so grateful I got to know him.
I can’t attend the service I want you to know I’ll be there in spirit!
Rest in peace dear Vinod!
Roz Messing from writer’s club.
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Dear Kamlesh, Sumita, Anu and all of your family.
I am so saddened to hear of Vinod's passing. I enjoyed getting to know him over the past two years in our writers group. His kindness, intelligence, empathy and humility I will always hold dear to my heart. He also had a wonderful sense of humor. I can easily visualize the subtle smile from his handsome face. The OP-ED's he shared with us that he wrote to the Times were always thoughtful, informed and well written. But most of all I will miss his presence in our group. His character made him a person I always liked to be around. He was a comforting soul.
I apologize for being out of town this week and will be unable to attend his service. Kamlesh, I will reach out to you when I return. I hope your time of mourning his loss, slowly evolves to celebrating the rich life he shared with you, your family and all of his friends.
My deepest condolences
Rob Fontana
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So sorry to hear this sad news. I know Vinod was a member of MENSA and I recall many of his astute business history lectures at Potomac Green. He made the complex seem easy-to-understand. I will miss his wisdom, insight and spirit of volunteerism. May his family find comfort in knowing he enriched the lives of many who knew him.
-Rob Saltzstein
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Dear Sumita and Anu,
We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of your remarkable father, Vinod. He was one of the most kind, warm, and thoughtful people we have ever had the privilege to know. We will attend his funeral and will keep him and your dear mother, Kamlesh, in our thoughts and prayers. Bless you both, their beloved daughters and pride and joy.
With love and heartfelt condolences,
Bill and Miriam
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Dear Kamlesh, Anu, Sumita, other Jain family members and friends,
How truly stark and anguishing is this sudden passing of our great friend and venerable associate, Vinod Jain. It was just a fleeting year ago that we danced and clapped and cheered with your family at Vinod’s 80th Birthday, an event among many that my wife Leila and I have shared with you and others in our Potomac Green Community. Vinod’s empty chair at our Writing Group can never be filled.
Please know that we embrace your sorrow as our own, and we will gratefully attend Vinod’s service on Thursday.
Yours in Sympathy,
Brian and Leila Moran
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Dear Anu and Sumita,
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your Dad. Such a sad time. Thank you for letting me know about the funeral services. I am honored to be there.
-Pat Taylor
What shocking news. We have no words to describe our feelings. May god give strength to his family through these difficult times. May the scholar gentleman with a tremendous sense of humour and his soul rest in peace in the heavenly abode. 🙏🏻Ok Shanti Shanti
-Vinita and Vijay
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There are no words for expressing our deepest sympathy for your loss. Biju and I are still in shock hearing Vinod is no longer with us.
You and Vinod were the ultimate duo. Vinod has left his legacy not only on your family but also on us. Vinod has made a difference in so many lives. His contribution to PG as a Director will always remain in the memory many years. His shining personality and helping nature will live on in our hearts.
We know we can't make your pain go away, but we want you to know we're here for you with anything you may need. I hope your happy memories will help you and family through this difficult time. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. We are so sorry for your loss.
We pray for Vinod’s soul to attain Mokhya! Please let's know if we could help you in anyway.
-Hara & Biju
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We are extremely sorry to hear the sudden sad news of him leaving all of us! we are really shocked . May his soul rest in peace!!! Great loss for our community!!! Our heartfelt condolences to Kamalesh and the family and may God give strength to bear the loss of loved one!!!
Om Shanti 🙏🙏🙏
-Chandrakant & Sumati Mehta
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Just could not believe the sad news through text from Naresh this morning.
Pray for the peace to his soul and like to stand with Kamlesh, Anu and Sumita in this hours of grief.
Vinod will always remembered for his gentle smile and humble approach to all of us.
The community has lost the icon who left us for his journey to the infinity. May God give strength to his family to sustain the loss. It is true that “ A loss of loved one is like that of a limb, time can heal the anguish of wounds but the loss can never be repaired”.
-Chandrakant and Gita Shah
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We are extremely saddened and shocked with the demise of such a good hearted and down to earth friend who came in to our lives in the recent years. May his soul rest in peace. Kamlesh and family are in our thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time.
-T K and Sree
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It’s really shocking to hear the loss of Vinod Bhai this morning. We lost a scholar today our condolences to Kamal and entire family. 💐💐
He was a great contributor writing so many articles in Washington post, best dressed person among us, resigned from pg board soon he realized it’s not for him.
I asked him how come your shirt and ur so well dressed up all times and said “it makes a difference where ever you go. His short jokes hard to understand ❤️👍.
Originally he was from a small town near Saharanpur UP like my grandfather before he moved to Roorkee. Lots of Vinod memories will never go away. Wish him peace in Heaven. OM SHANTI 💐💐
-ADARSH and Pratibha
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We are extremely sorry to hear this sad news. Our deepest condolences to the family. Lifting them all up in our prayers.
-Kent & Shevanthi
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We are extremely sad to know that our and whole Indian communities beloved and great friend has left all of us for heavenly abode. May God let his soul rest in peace.
Condolences to Kamlesh and family for the very sad news
-Radha and Ramesh
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So sorry to hear the shocking news. My heartfelt condolences to Kamlesh, Sumita, Anu and entire family. May his soul rest in peace. 🙏🙏
-Arvind
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Extremely sorry to hear the news of Vinodji, unbelievable!
May almighty give Kamleshji, Sumita and Anu the strength to bear this loss. Our deepest condolences to the family. May his soul rest in eternal peace ❤️
-Subhash and Aruna
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This such sad shocking news! Our deepest condolences to Kamlesh and girls.
-Neena
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Shocking news. We are so sorry to hear this news. This is a big loss to our community
-Balu and Meena
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Omi and I feel sorry to read the sad news.
Om Shanti
-Rinou
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