R.I.P. Sitaram

Sitaram Hivarkar
(1939 - 2020)

With profound grief and sorrow, we inform you that our senior member, Sitaram Hivarkar is no more. He passed away the day-before-yesterday following a severe concussion from an accidental fall in his house

A two-minute silence was observed for the departed soul

(ref post of January 14). He was 81.
Sitaram had been admitted to the ICCU of Belle Vue Hospital, Andheri earlier this month in a state of partial consciousness and disorientation. When he did not respond to treatment, he was shifted to J.J.Hospital in Byculla for more intensive care. By then, he had lost the ability to recognise anybody. It was a matter of time before he breathed his last.
Unfortunately, we could not keep in touch with Sitaram for quite some time as he shifted residence frequently during the past five years or so. But we remembered him as one of the founding fathers of the Club in 2003. We remember him also for his cheerful demeanour and the way he used to conduct our exercises with rare verve and enthusiasm. We shall remember him also for his penchant for singing – Manna Dey’s ‘Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen’ (from Waqt) being a favourite.
Amiable, unassuming and humble to a fault, Sitaram was one human being who did not have a mean bone in his body. He was friendly towards everyone – male or female, young or old – and way above all the petty bickering in the Club. His closest friend though was Shekhawat, their association going back by over 40 years from the time they worked together in the Indian Navy.
In this hour of grief, our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences go to the bereaved family. They are holding a prayer meeting at home for Sitaram at 12:00 noon today. May his soul rest in peace.

Renu Babani:
Condolences to the family. May his soul rest in peace. He was a good human being, always with a smile on his face. May God give his family the courage and strength to bear this terrible loss.