Lalit Kumar Ganju

Dear family, friends, and community at large, With a profound sense of loss, we share the news of the passing of our beloved Dad, Sh. Lalit Kumar Ganju, on May 31st, 2024, at 12:45 AM CT in Plainfield, Illinois. He was born and raised in Fatehkadal Srinagar, and was fondly addressed as Jawalal and Bhaiji by his extended family and friends. Sh. Lalit Kumar Ganju, AVSM Awardee, lived a life marked by unwavering discipline, dedication, and remarkable achievements. A distinguished engineer, Sh. LK Ganju laid the foundation for a career celebrated with numerous accolades, including the prestigious Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM). His professional excellence and commitment to his field were evident throughout his career, earning him the respect and admiration of his peers. Even in his later years, Sh. LK Ganju exemplified a life of rigorous routine and physical activity. His daily five-mile walks and diligent work in his garden reflected his enduring vitality and love for nature. His meticulous care of it was a testament to his appreciation for beauty and order, traits that permeated every aspect of his life. Sh. LK Ganju was not only a man of great professional accomplishments but also a devoted family man. His wisdom, strength, and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him. His love for his grandchildren was evident to everyone, as he spent the last 10-15 years of his life cherishing every moment with them. He is survived by his beloved family: • Wife: Nalini Ganju • Daughter and Son-in-Law: Vinita and Arun Kachroo • Son and Daughter-in-Law: Vishal and Meghna Ganju • Grandchildren: Arianna, Aadiv, and Adhira Additionally, he leaves behind cherished memories with the Ganju, Sazawal, Tickoo, Kachroo, and Kaul families. A service to celebrate Sh. LK Ganju’s life will be held at McCauley-Sullivan Funeral Home and Crematorium, 530 W. Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, on June 3rd, 2024, at 10 AM. Online Viewing/ Live Feed on 3rd June at 10 am CST - https://www.youtube.com/live/Yd4J3XHglQk?si=AyO0PfZ5QAGn1knT Sh. Lalit Kumar Ganju will be deeply missed, but his spirit and the values he lived by will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing him. “Duty, decency, reliability, honor, dignity, respect: These are all qualities that our father not only held in high esteem, but practiced every day during his time on this earth.” Funeral arrangements entrusted to McCauley-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematorium.

Lalit Kumar Ganju

May 7, 1941 - May 31, 2024