Rajan Sree Srinivasan

NORTHBRIDGE - Rajan Sree Srinivasan, 81, passed away peacefully in Northbridge, Massachusetts on April 13, 2025, due to natural causes. Born in Peravurani in 1944 to Srinivasan Subramanian and Mathurambal, Rajan earned his high school diploma in 1959 and began a long and dedicated career as Superintendent at the Small Industries Development Corporation (SIDCO) in Chennai. He served in the Tamil Nadu Home Guards and supported the State in maintaining law & order for several years on various key occasions. He was also the manager of his office cricket team. He loved traveling, gardening, cooking, and playing carrom. Rajan was an endearing father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. In many ways, he lived like a king: just like his name “Rajan”.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Bhuvana Rajan; children: Rajanagan, Kumararajan and Anubhama; as well as his grandchildren Hritesh, Smriti, Sanjay, Prakruthi, Ram Narayanan and many other relatives and friends.

He surprised me on multiple occasions including getting me my first cricket kit, getting me a stamp album, taking me alone with him to a movie after I completed my last SSLC exam, taking me on a bike trip from Chennai to Neyveli, allowing me to stay idle at home for 1 year without joining college, joining me in a 2 year computer course, getting me a new bike, marrying me to the love of my life. All of the above inspite of being a very strict person that everyone is terrified about - Rajanagan

My favorite memory with my father in law is my trip to India where I stayed with him & he cooked for me and we went around to places and shopped. I feel blessed to have been together until his last breath in our home - Narayani

He loved to cut vegetables, cook and eat. Many times he has surprised us by cooking something interesting. He helped us with household chores until the very end. He loved watching cricket matches. Watching Indian Premier League (IPL) games together with him was a fun family activity where we spent hours together discussing about players. He was a big fan of CSK and mainly Dhoni - KumaraRajan & Anuradha

My favorite memory with thatha was back in India, when me and Sanjay got our poonal. We both sat down next to him, and he’d teach us how to do sandhyavandanam. He’d explain exactly how to follow it, what to specifically do, and he’d argue with Chittapa and Dad all the time on its specifics. Thinking back, I always enjoyed those three’s interactions, and this always made me laugh, remembering these times where he was headstrong.- Hritesh Rajanagan

He loved to create and craft. Everyday I came home from school I would look forward to seeing what he was able to turn a piece of cardboard into - Smriti Rajan

Thatha was kind and competitive even in games like carrom. He made sure we earned every point. But even in the end, he taught me the joy in the little things - Sanjay Rajan

Its my belief that I was the most loved one in the family. He longed for a daughter. I was his favorite. We all love the way he prepares "Puliyodharai", "Sambar Sadham", "Thayir Sadham", etc. The last drop of ghee he adds for tamarind rice and mixing which gives more aroma and flavour. The way he adds fruits to the curd rice. We would wait with hunger for his preparation as it would be worth waiting. Whatever my brother listed above, I was the approver which they may not know. He gets my suggestion or confirmation before giving his consent. My brother gets their work done through me as my voice had approval. The list given is the least. He is known for his perfection with any work he does. Be it gardening or even plucking a fruit at right stage without any damage. Sharpness and perfection of work runs in his blood. Any preparation he would give his best. With good guidance or exposure he could have been a great artist or stylist professional. His choice of things are known for its quality. He doesn't care for the cost, if it is worth or affordable, he only looks for the best quality. I think that is how he chose my mom. She is always the best. I use to love my father as a kid. All went well until I grew. As an adult, I couldn't accept his short comings. His adamance, his spendings, his short temper, his attitude, we kept arguing and fighting. When it exceeded my tolerance level, I decided to quit. Out of sight, out of mind. Like father, like child. I don't step back with my decisions. What is the point? Bringing back in sight, gets everything back in mind. The game has to continue. So, I decided to put an end card. Now, after almost 20 years of separation and silence, as my husband who knows everything, stayed on my side and advised me to open up and I finally broke my silence. I don't know what is right and what is wrong. But, I knew the soul is departing and I didn't want it to leave with grief or grudges. Hence, I stepped down from my decision. No regrets former or later. I think I did what is best for that time. Time is the only answer. My cousin helped me consoling as rightly said "ACCEPT". You reap what you sow, what goes around comes around. So, I accepted that whatever has happened is a karma. I didn't want the silence to continue anymore as I don't want the cycle to repeat or continue again. I want to get rid of one karma. It is no longer in my sight, so I had to get it out of my mind. Hence I accepted and apologized. I didn't give his chance to perform his duty as a father and now I am not getting my chance to perform my duties as a daughter. Accept again. I wish it all ends with this. It is hard to explain or tough to understand. But, I believe the soul forgives me and will bless and guide me for the rest of my life. Appa, I am sorry, if not for the shortcomings, you would have been a great father. I wish I inherited the good and perfect qualities from you. - Anubhama Karthik

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Rajan's family at 10:30 am on Wednesday, April 16th at Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care, 154 Lincoln St., Worcester. His service will be available via livestream at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25044944679130