Rama is survived by his loving spouse of 45 years, Gayatri Bhattacharya; daughter Jinia Shembekar (Amit); son Raja Bhattacharya (Bindi); and three loving grandchildren, Akhil, Sarika, and Kian. He was preceded in death by parents Surendranath and Arati Bhattacharya; sister Sobhana Bhattacharya; and brother Shyama Prasad Bhattacharya.
Rama worked as an Engineer with the City of New Orleans up until his retirement in 2020. He graduated from Trinity University in Dublin as well as Tulane University, where he earned Masters Degrees in Petroleum Engineering and Business Administration. He was also a licensed real estate broker and investor. As an active member of the New Orleans community, he was a devoted supporter of the ISKCON New Orleans temple and one of the original members of the Louisiana Bengali Community. In addition, he was a member of the ASME and involved in various charities. Rama loved reading religious texts, Bengali poetry, and listening to all types of music. A curious conversationalist, he could talk anyone about anything. He had a knack for making his grandchildren laugh.
A visitation and Hindu Ceremony for Rama will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124, followed by a Cremation Ceremony at 12:00 PM.
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