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Raja Gowda Obituary

Gowda, Dr. Raja Dr. Raja Gowda passed away on August 14, 2019 in Dublin, California. He came to the United States in 1966 with a medical degree from Mysore Medical College in India. He completed his training on the East Coast in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. Dr. Gowda served the south suburban community for 31 years as a cardiologist at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights until his retirement in 2004. He was loved for his never ending kindness and generosity. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Rathna; son, Vinay; daughters, Vani and Vinodini; granddaughters, Anya, Sahana, and Priyanka; son-in-law, Manu and daughter-in-law, Marlana.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 8, 2019.

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October 25, 2024

I love you always Ajja. Thank you for creating the life you did for our family. You taught me more than you know. Love, Sahana

Josie D’Apice

October 26, 2020

To Raja’s wife, Wani, Vinay & Vinodini,

Many years ago in my youth prior to becoming an RN, I was a medical assistant at BLVD Medical Clinic, Chgo.Hts. I not only worked with your dear father, but I often baby-sat for you when you were toddlers. Throughout the yrs, I stayed in touch with your dad, but did not know of his demise until tonight, 10/26/2020. Please contact me at
[email protected]. I left Illinois in 1979 & I live in Southern California. I would really like to connect with you. Please know you are in my thoughts & Im sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He was not only an excellent physician, but a kind and caring gentleman, & I will always remember him. Again, my sincere condolences to you and your family. I would like to speak to you at your earliest convenience.
I am so saddened. Sincerely, Josie D’Apice.

September 22, 2020

Dad, Thank you for teaching us the importance of education and providing for us so I was able to become an independent woman. I miss your one liners. Love, Vinu

Vinay Gowda

November 9, 2019

Dad,
You were my greatest hero. And I loved loving you. You will be dearly missed by all of us.
Vinay

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