Rabindra Prasad Ray Obituary (1945 - 2023)

Rabindra Prasad Ray, 78, of Monroe Township, NJ passed away peacefully at 8:05 PM on July 12, 2023. He was born on May 9, 1945, in Chudamani, Odisha, India to the late Mr. Sarendra Prasad Ray and the late Mrs. Kumudini (Mohapatra) Ray. Husband to the late Prabhasri (Singh) Ray for 50 years. Father to Ranjan Ray (Amanda Lee), Rashmi Wheeler (Gregory Wheeler) and Grandfather to Sienna Wheeler. Brother to Kamala Kanta Ray, Tapaswini Mohapatra, Suphala Mohapatra, Samerandra Prasad Ray, and Gyanendra Prasad Ray. Friend to many; his friends describe him as being cheerful and always willing to help others. Rabindra's curiosity and desire to learn led him to seek educational and professional opportunities in many areas. He studied metallurgical engineering at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Columbia University, received his MBA from NYU Stern, pursued a career in finance and asset management, and continued his career in project management. In retirement, Rabindra and Prabhasri traveled the world. In addition to annual trips to Odisha, they visited Peru, Chile, Norway, Italy, and Alaska, among other incredible places. Rabindra was very social among his friends, neighbors, and the Odia community. He also spearheaded the creation of a BHU alumni group which met weekly to reminisce and discuss plans to reunite. He especially enjoyed spending time with his Granddaughter Sienna and his face brightened every time he spoke about her to others. After the passing of Prabhasri in December 2022, Rabindra spent much of his time focused on establishing the PrabhaRabi Charitable Trust, which would provide assistance to underprivileged students in government schools in his hometown. The trust would grant each year's top 5 graduating students a financial reward to help unlock further educational opportunity. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his honor to Samaritan Life-Enhancing Care. Memorial gifts may be made online at https://samaritannj.org/giving/donate-now/ or mailed to Samaritan's Gift Processing Center - P.O. Box 71425 - Philadelphia, PA 19176-1425. **Funeral Puja, Viewing & Last Rites: Saturday July 15, 2023 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (EST USA) Ruby Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services 2050 Rt. 130 N North Brunswick, NJ 08902** **Cremation & Witness** Private Cremation Funeral will be LIVE STREAMED on Live Channel Below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClW0vSTFex88Ib3X-NauqbQ Arrangements are under the respectful care and direction of Funeral Director: Christine Cuoco of Ruby Memorial. Family & Friends may offer prayers and condolences at: www.rubymemorialhome.com