Dear RK,
It is with profound sadness that I write this note, and I still cannot believe that you have left us!  
I will always remember your with fondness, and with a smile on my face for all the fun moments we all shared with you.  May your soul find everlasting peace my friend and brother.
Lots of condolences to Tilaka, Vivek and Isha and all of us who will forever miss you!
Vivek, Ujju, Maya and Sohum

My dear friend, RK you're indeed a charitable man. Everyone who has crossed paths with you--you had left an indelible mark and a made a lasting impression. The many hours of phone calls we had in topics ranging from investments to peravai to Tamil community to politics, but it always comes to family and friendship. We always end the calls saying, அடுத்த தடவே அரைமணி நேரத்துக்குள்ள முடிச்சிருவோம். But we never did, thankfully. This is a loss that cannot be replaced easily.

Our first meeting was in the Sangam workshop at the clubhouse of your apartment complex about seven years ago. Ever since, we had stayed in touch. Our friendship grew boundlessly during the San Jose FeTNA road trip. Your enthusiasm for card playing and paattukku paattu, fun times at the Grand Canyon, Vegas, and LA are still etched in my memories.

RK was always an enthusiastic person; he would try anything new once if recommended by friends. Such a social butterfly. That's why everyone feels a part of them gone with him; at the same time we feel so fortunate that we had crossed paths so that a part of him stays with us.  And it will, forever.



Our heartfelt condolences to Thilaka , Vivek and isha . We don’t have words to express our sadness and grief that the family has to go through at this time . RK  was a vibrant , loving and compassionate person , who took the time to connect with everyone in the community .  We will miss him dearly and pray god to give strength to his family to get though such a difficult time . 
May his soul Rest In Peace . 
Sankari and sivasailam 


Deepest condolences to the  bereaved family members.May his soul rest in peace. 

Dear RK family
Radha and me studied together in middle and high school. His father and my father were business friends. I jave known him so long and whenever i visit DC we get together for dinner. I was shocked to hear the news. 
I pray god to give you all the strength in this tough time. Radha buddy will miss you, damn it 53 is not an age to say bye to us . Please rest in peace. 
Nagaraj Shanmugam

DEAR FAMILY MEMBERS OF RK, 

IF ONLY WORDS COULD EXPRESS!   RK WILL REMAIN IN MY HEART AS ONE OF THE DEAREST FRIENDS THAT I HAVE HAD. WE WERE ALWAYS FIERCE COMPETITORS IN SPORTS YET ENCOURAGED EACH OTHER OFF IT.   ONLY FONDS MEMORIES REMAIN, RK.   

NO WORDS CAN OFFER SOLACE BUT ME AND MY FAMILY OFFER OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY, NEAR AND DEAR ONES TO BEAR THIS IRREPLACEABE LOSS.

DEEPLY SHOCKED!!


Tilaka, Vivek, and Isha, sorry for having this very big loss in your family. I cannot even imagine the pain you are feeling. There are no words that ease your pain. I am praying for your peace and comfort. 


We saddened by the demise of dear friend RK. A good-hearted person who lived his life for the Community, Friends, and Families. Whenever we met at Tamil Sangam or FeTNA, he auspiciously joins on any of the activities without any hesitation. A man with lots of aspiration in supporting humanity. It’s a great loss for the community. We mourn and pray for his soul rest in peace. We extend our prayers to his family to overcome this great loss. He lives in our hearts and memory. We say Goodbye to RK and may he be watching us from heaven.

With font of memories From,

Johnson & Family


Dear Tilaka, Vivek, Isha and to all his  near and dear family - untimely demise of RK, makes me to realise the hard fact of human life - whatever we think, whatever we plan, it is God's will that prevails. It is an irreparable loss to all his family and friends. The person who was seen in the most normal condition,  suddenly breaths his last, has put all of us in shock and despair beyond words. But, ultimately we have to bow to the will of God. 
I find no words to express the  sad feelings at this juncture. We generally say time is the only medicine. Though time may heal, the void his absence has created, leaves a permanent mark in all of us. I pray God Almighty to give you all enough strength to withstand this period of tremendous mental agony. I pray to Ganesha that he reach the abode of Lord Shiva without any obstacles, and will be eternally blissful  in the company of the deities he worshipped. Om Shanthi! 
—Hari

Dear Thilaka-akka
This is Ramanathan. 
I convey my deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of Shri RK. I know that no words can ease your sense of  shock, loss and bereavement at this time. 
My respectful prayers for Shri RK's soul.

nainaṁ chhindanti śhastrāṇi nainaṁ dahati pāvakaḥ
na chainaṁ kledayantyāpo na śhoṣhayati mārutaḥ

(Weapons cannot shred the soul, nor can fire burn it. Water cannot wet it, nor can the wind dry it.)

In solidarity, 
Rama



I really got shocked on hearing rk news. I k.sathish child hood friend of rk. From Chennai westmambalam. Our condolence and prayer for the soul to attain lotus feet of narayana.  I pray God to give all strength to their family members to pass through this difficult time. 

To RK’s beloved family, 
Our hearts are heavy with the passing of such a glorious human being. To remember RK is to remember his smile, his ever present energy and thoughtful memory in recalling the smallest details of each and every person. 
We cannot imagine this loss or void for you all, but may the burden of it be lessened. It’s a blessing to have known him in the short time we did, and we will hold the piece of 
burning light in our hearts forever. 
May he Rest In Peace, and with so 
much love may you get through this
 holding on to one another and 
keeping his spirit alive. We are 
always here for you, for anything at all. 
Love,
The sridhar family 

Dear Thilaka, Vikram and Isha,

Whenever we think of RK, it is his smiling face and pleasant  voice that comes to our mind. It is a great loss to you, friends  and the community. We pray that the Almighty gives unlimited  physical,mental,emotional and spiritual strength to all of you, now and in the days forward.
Please take care and stay connected.
Ramkumar, Sathya, Akshay and Ayush

Isha’s sweet 16 in Ellicott Maryland with her parents &  cousin Tharun Suresh Padhmanaban. 

Rahul, Lakshmi & Ramasamy Manoharan at Radhakrishnan’s grand house warming. Brother in law Rajesh Srinivasan & nephew Tharun with their special guest appearance. 

Radhakrishnan forever young at a theme park with his son Vivek and friend Rahul Manoharan. 

RK was a wonderful co-worker and such a nice person.  He was always great to be around and he will be very much missed by all of our colleagues.  Condolences to family and friends.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

RK was an amazing co-worker and one of the nicest people you will ever meet. His untimely death is difficult to bear, but I hope that the memories we all have with him will help comfort our pain. May he Rest In Peace. This picture is from December of 2017 with a large group of people at work. 

Sincerely,
Tonya, CBP colleague 

So sorry to hear of RK's passing. Such a kind person. After his first heart attack we shared health and exercise stories for getting back to full health. He was dedicated to doing all he could to be there for his family. You have my deepest sympathies.
Terry Lynn Sales
Customs and Border Protection, Retired

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Radhakrishnan Kunnath

3 January, 1969 – 8 October, 2022

National Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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