CARY- Alok “Pinku” Sharma, 50, of Cary NC, passed away May 29, 2015. Born in Ajmer, India on February 13th, 1965, he lived in Nigeria for two years and in Sudan for five years before settling in Raleigh, NC on July 4th, 1972.
Alok was a passionate humanitarian and a spirited leader. He graduated from North Carolina State University (Class of 1987) with a B.S. in Computer Science. Alok was Vice President, Sales Americas at Thales e-Securities since 2004. A lifeline of the Hindu Society of North Carolina (HSNC), he served in 2009 as President of the HSNC Board. He also served as a trustee of HSNC. He was deeply engaged in Morrisville and Cary civic activities, serving as an ImagineCary Board member, as President of NCIMPAC, and President of the Raleigh International Festival.
An eternal optimist, Alok had an infectious spirit that lit up a room when he walked in. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend, and will be remembered for his warmth, fun spirit, and positive energy. A sports enthusiast and an avid golfer, Alok also completed a half marathon in January 2010, and a full marathon in January 2015, motivating family and friends to join him.
His legacy lives on through his wife, Subhashini Sharma, daughter, Priya Sharma, son, Rishi Sharma, parents, Dr. Ganga Dhar Sharma and Mrs. Saroj Sharma, and siblings, Rajiv Sharma, Madhu Sharma, Sanjive Sharma, and Shachi Gawande.
A memorial service will be held in celebration of his life on Thursday, June 4th at 11am at the Hindu Society of North Carolina Temple Hall, located at 309B Aviation Parkway in Morrisville, NC.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, contributions may be made to one of the following causes:
1) The Hindu Society of North Carolina Learning Center. Please make checks payable to: HSNC. Memo: Learning Center in honor of Alok Sharma.
2) The Sharma Scholarship Fund. Please make checks payable to: NC Community Foundation. Memo: Sharma Scholarship Fund in honor of Alok Sharma. Or, make an online donation at https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1442933. In the first box, "To contribute to an endowment fund," please indicate "Sharma Scholarship Fund in honor of Alok Sharma."
The family invites you to share your memories and express condolences by signing Alok's online guest book (www.brownwynnecary.com; Search “Obituaries”: Alok Sharma).
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