Vijay C. Varma

Vijay C. Varma

(April 22, 1938 – January 29, 2021)

Vijay Varma, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on January 29th, 2021 after a long battle with end stage renal disease. Vijay was born in Dohad, India, was the youngest of four siblings, and was an accomplished cricket player. In 1964, he married Laxmi Sanger. Together they raised one son, Sanjay Varma, MD MPH. Vijay emigrated to the United States in 1971 and his wife and son joined him the following year. He is a Rutgers University Alumnus with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering. Vijay was a respected father-in-law of Sangya Varma, PhD and beloved grandfather of Anya, Gaurav, and Sheal Singh-Varma.

Vijay was an avid reader and loved to share his stories and knowledge with family and friends. He was fond of sports and shared his love for tennis with Sanjay and his grandkids. Over the years, he was able to enjoy attending the US Open with his family. Vijay’s favorite past times included singing his favorite songs, discussing politics, shopping, walking his grand-dog, Winsor, practicing his beloved mantras, yoga, and breathing exercises, and supporting his loved ones through their journeys.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory/honor of Vijay Varma to either:

Rutgers Future Scholars

Vijay firmly believed that every student deserves an opportunity for a quality education

Website: https://support.rutgers.edu/explore-causes/scholarships-student-support/ 

American Kidney Fund

Website: https://www.kidneyfund.org/

A virtual funeral service will be held on the following dates:

Viewing and Sundar Kand: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 from 6 – 8 pm (Eastern Time) at Funeral Home

Zoom meeting ID: 947 5745 2186 Passcode: VCV

Prayer service and Antyesti (last rites): Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 from 1 – 3 pm (Eastern Time) Franklin Memorial Park, North Brunswick, NJ

Zoom meeting ID: 919 8557 2930 Passcode: VJ

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