HDBS Obituary: Dr Swapan Kumar Bhattacharjee

[Secretary HDBS]

Obituary Dr. Swapan Kumar Bhattacharjee

In Memoriam: Dr Swapan Kumar Bhattacharjee   With a heavy heart, we announce that Dr Swapan Kumar Bhattacharjee Ph.D. passed away peacefully on the 24th of April at the Memorial Hermann Hospital, Southwest. He was born in Bangladesh to Rajendra Lal Bhattacharjee and Subashini Devi. He got his bachelor's degree in Geology from Dhaka University as a UNESCO fellow and his Master's in Applied Geophysics from the University of Houston, Texas. He got his Ph.D. from the University of California in Applied Geophysics. He had travelled to 18 countries because of his job and spoke 6 languages. He reached the heights of his career as an Advisor of Energy for the state of Texas to the Federal Government. He was also President of an oil company that he owned. Swapan was a kind, egoless, selfless, helpful person to all who came across him. He always put others before his needs. He believed in giving back to society and held positions like Precinct Chairman, Election Judge etc. He was a very spiritual person and was involved in many local activities. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who were fortunate to know him. He had an uncanny ability to find happiness in his daily activities. His pleasant personality was contagious to everyone he met. Swapan is survived by his wife Dr. Meenakshi Bhattacharjee, sons Atanu and Rajib Bhattacharjee, brothers Milan Mohan and Ron Bhattacharjee, and their wives and family, sisters and their families, nieces, son in law, nephew and grandsons. His funeral is on the 29th of April at Sugarland Mortuary 1818, Eldridge Road Sugarland TX 77478. The viewing time is from 12.30 to 2.30pm.   May his soul Rest in Peace.   Sincerely, HDBS Executive Board Houston Durgabari Society, 13944 Schiller Rd, Houston TX 77082          http://www.durgabari.org

[Secretary HDBS]

Obituary Dr Swapan Kumar Bhattacharjee

In Memoriam: Dr Swapan Kumar Bhattacharjee

With a heavy heart, we announce that Dr Swapan Kumar Bhattacharjee Ph.D. passed away peacefully on the 24th of April at the Memorial Hermann Hospital Southwest. He was born in Chittagong, Bangladesh to Rajendra Lal Bhattacharjee and Subashini Devi. He got his Bachelor's degree in Geology from Dhaka University as a UNESCO fellow and his master's in Applied Geophysics from the University of Houston, Texas. He got his Ph.D. from the University of California in Applied Geophysics. He had travelled to 72 countries because of his job and spoke 17 languages. He reached the heights of his career as an Advisor of Energy for the state of Texas to the federal government. He was also president of an Oil company that he owned. Swapan was a kind, egoless, selfless, helpful person to all who came across him. He always put others before his needs. He believed in giving back to society and there held positions like President MUD, Vice President HOA, Precinct Chairman, Election Judge etc. He was a very spiritual person and was involved in many local activities. He was a founder member of Durga Bari and many other temples in Houston. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who were fortunate to know him. Swapan is survived by his wife Dr. Meenakshi Bhattacharjee, Sons Atanu and Rajib Bhattacharjee, brothers Milan Mohan and Ranjan Bhattacharjee, and their wives and family, sisters and their families, nieces, son in law nephew and grandsons. His funeral is on the 29th of April at Sugarland Mortuary 1818 Eldridge Road, Sugarland Texas 77478.  The viewing time is from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.