I drove Victotor places in his later years . Truly a wonderful smart . Great memory man . He was a kind sole , appreciative of those who lead a hand . I truly will miss him . I took him to get his drives license which he was so glad to get his last one . Betty and Charles Cook

Dr. Vasant Prabhu has been a close friend for more than 50 years. He and I have several common things such as: we both came to USA at age 25, completed our doctorate at age 29, and joined Bell Labs. Our families have remained in touch all these years. His wife Barbara and I were members of the first Executive Committee of the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Indians in America. 
His son Jayant and my son Arvind both graduated from CBA two years apart, for several years, Vasant and I went together to the CBA’s Century Club dinner. After he moved to Texas in 1991, I met him there several times whenever I went to the Dallas area for professional meetings. Similarly, Vasant and Barbara visited my wife Nirmal and me several times whenever they came to the East Coast.
We often talked on the phone to discuss a variety of topics of common interest. Three years ago, when I started writing a book on the memories of my family, he provided me guidance on how to structure the book. About every two weeks, during June 2020 - December 2021, we had a one-hour phone call to discuss his comments on my latest write-up sent to him a few days earlier. He always made specific suggestions for improvement and the book was published in 2022. He was pleased with the final version of the book and I am grateful to him for his guidance.
I feel blessed to have known Vasant, highly accomplished engineer, who invented digital wireless communication systems at Bell Labs and guided dozens of Ph.D. and M.S. students at University of Texas at Arlington. He was a good person and made the world a better place. I will miss him and his phone calls. May his soul rest in peace.

The electrical engineering faculty at UT Arlington thought the recruitment of Dr. Prabhu in the early 1990s was quite a coup for the university. At that time he was known for his work in developing a “Dick Tracy”- type wrist communication device at Bell Labs. His office was next to mine and I knew him for a different kind of personal communication. He was a kind man who patiently took time to meet with students who lined up outside his door—some to ask technical questions, others just to chat. As he would talk to them—and me—he would often slip in the phrase, “as you know,” which had a double benefit of both boosting confidence and encouraging introspection. He was a good person. He made the world a better place. My deepest condolences to Jay and all the family.

My first memory with Dr Prabhu was over thirty years ago attending his Digital Communications class. A rigorous teacher who extracted the best from his students. Through him, I met my husband Richard and we enjoyed three decades of friendship. Barbara and Dr Prabhu were a part of our joyous moments and our sad ones. They shared their experiences, advice and anecdotes with us during our get togethers. Dr Prabhu loved to teach us - engineering, history, life lessons and he was excellent at listening to us.  I will always remember him for his wit, wisdom and candid conversations. Although, not as frank as Barbara , he would give us his opinions and make us think! I wish we could have done more, Dr Prabhu.  You will forever be cherished.

There are so many memories of Vasant. Vasant and my husband met in 2000. Then through their friendship Barbara and I became friends. We had many dinners, played Scrabble, went looking at Christmas lights. Just hung out and talked and talked. After my husband passed away and then Barbara, Vasant and I just kept up our friendship. Vasant was not just a brilliant professor, not just a brilliant business professional, nor researcher, nor inventor. He was all of those things but he we was also a very kind, caring, interesting, loving, and funny man. He was a true friend. He is so missed.

Vasant was an illustrious advisor, mentor, and a good friend.  
Jyotsna and I will never forget the many happy times we shared with Barbara and Vasant.
May his soul rest in peace.
Affly,
Ashok (“Ash”) Trivedi

Vasant became a member of our family through his friendship with my brother.  He and Barbara were a big part of many family gatherings through the years becoming sweet memories that will last a lifetime for all of us.  I feel so blessed to have known such an accomplished person.  He will be missed by all.

A brilliant engineer and a great mentor who has left an indelible mark in the lives of many he has positively touched. Humble to the core, he always led by example. His legacy will continue through the lasting contributions he has made in the field of Telecommunications and through the lives and contributions of countless students that he has inspired. 

Mini Vasudevan

OBITUARIO

Vasant Krishna Prabhu

13 mayo, 1937 – 4 diciembre, 2023

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