Tiruvengada Veeraraghava Thiruvali Chari's Obituary
Mr. Tiruvengada Veeraraghava Thiruvali Chari was born into a vaishnavite iyengar family on October 7th, 1933, in the town of Sriperumbudur,Tamilnadu in India. Born to Veeraraghava Chari and Rajamma, he had 9 siblings, Sadagopal(Chinni), Ramanujam Chari (chami), Jayamma, Ranga Chari, Alemelu, TV Alagiyasingar(papa), Kannamma, TV Ramaswamy, and TV Sundar Rajan. He was married to Sarojini Chari who preceded him in death in 2006. They both worked in central government service but he was better known for his hobby as a photo journalist. He travelled all over the world and met with leaders and dignitaries and spread God’s word wherever he went. He started orphanages and helped needy people everywhere. Mr. Chari is survived by 2 sons and 1 daughter and 6 grandchildren. Raju Chari, his wife Manjusha and children, Jonathan and Joshua. Ravi Chari, his wife Marelyn Chari and children, Zoe, Angel and Yohan; Tejaswini Chari-Sampath, her husband, Ashith and daughter Anjali. He treasured his grand children and was a friend, fan and cheerleader to them. His generosity of heart touched everyone he met. He was wise, witty, clever, mischievous, loving, joking and always giving. Both our parents wished for their lives to be a celebration and we, though saddened because of their physical absence, rejoice that we will be reunited with them for eternity.
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