Gian and Shanta were very kind to me.  I will always remember them.  They were a blessing to me and many others.

John Pearson

Anu, So sorry to hear of the loss of your father.  I'm amazed at his career. Sorry I never was able to meet him.  


I am sorry for your lost of your father. He was pleasant to talk to. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of lost and sadness.  Kay Baibak(Bethany Mom) from Lopez Island,Washington

Gian was a good friend.   My condolences to Shanta and his family.  John Pearson.

I am so very sorry for your loss.  Losing  a loved one is never easy .  Sorry I wasn't able to attend Gian's celebration of life.  He was a good friend and a gentle person, always with a smile on his face.  In Greek we say "Zoe se mas" which translates to "Long life to you all"   I will miss him. 

Ernie Savas

My condoleantes to the family! I meet Mr Taneja through his daughter Seema stories. She always spoke so highly about her father and by knowing her I know that you was a great man and father. 
May you rest and peace!

What a good friend and a caring person Gian has been over the years. A true gentleman in every sense of the word. It has been my honor to have known Gian; and, to have shared a career with him at the MDOT. My condolences go out to Shanta and the family. Bob Scholle

Gian had the kindest and most generous spirit of anyone I know. He was a true gentleman who always put people and relationships first. Both personally and on behalf of the Michigan Department of Transportation, know that you don’t grieve alone - you are in our thoughts and prayers, along with many fond memories of our friend and colleague in public service. 

- Tony Kratofil, Chief Operating Officer MDOT

Thank you Grandpa Gian for your love and kindness and always teaching us how to treat people the right way and making us better every day. 

Gian was a great man and friend. I think about the fun times we had in the construction office at MDOT. We had such a great group of people.  I loved the stories Gian would tell about his transition from India to MTU in Houghton in the UP.  He had a great sense of humor!  He will be missed by many.  Jon & Susan Keldsen 

My dad was the very best man I have ever known. Thank you for everything dad. I will love you forever.

Your Laily,
Renu Bala 

Shanta and Family,
We were so sorry to hear that Gian passed away.  He will be greatly missed by so many.  Friends we have made along the way are in our hearts forever.  It was a great privilege for me to have worked with Gian and to have been able to make some really great memories with him.  He truly was a man of integrity.  We are thankful that our families have known one another over the years and that one day we will see Gian again.
At this time our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.  As you hold each other close, we will be holding each of you close in our hearts.  With our sincere sympathy, Gary and Beckie Swanson

Broken hearted for the family.  Gian was a mentor, co-worker and then friend.  Always a smile on his face.
My thoughts are with the family and wish you much peace.
He will forever be in your heart.
~Hugs


Dear Taneja Family - Gian was a wonderful person and throughout my time in MDOT's HR Office we had a lot of interactions. He was always so sweet, kind, and understanding.  He loved to talk about his family and would give me all the great updates. Anu and Seema, I think he had the most fun when both of you were working at MDOT...he just had a huge smile knowing you were there. Hugs, thoughts, and prayers are being sent to you all. 
Sincerely, Kirsten Cole

Ramji Patel
Friend


Gian was a very kind hearted and very good man. I am blessed to have known Gian for 30 yrs. My heartfelt condolences to Shantaben and family. May Lord Almighty allow departed soul to Rest In Peace and give strength to his family to bear this loss. 

My mamaji(uncle) was the most kind hearted and nice person of all the people I know till now.   Though we couldn't meet for a long long time but still we could feel his love, through phone calls and emails, before he got this disease.   Last year I lost my dad, this year in March, I lost my Ram mamaji(younger brother of Gian uncle) and now him.  
It's so hard for all of us, that we couldn't be together in these tough times.
We all love our family in US so much.
I am sure my mamaji( uncle)  is happy and at peace, wherever he is now!
May God bless our family!  






My deepest condolences to Gian's family.  I have been acquainted with Gian because I have worked for two companies  that perform MDOT work.   Gian has been a force in our industry for many years.  His helpful and upbeat approach to any issue has been a great example for so many of us in the industry.  He always attacked every problem with an emphasis on collaboration.  Every time we talked he expressed great pride regarding his children.   He is missed by so many of us.

I was honored to work with Taneja for only a short time before he retired from MDOT.  His kind smile and kind words were something I enjoyed about him.   May he rest in peace.  My condolences to his family.   

Gian was a kind, warm-hearted person who was dedicated to his work at MDOT.  Whenever I would see him, whether in the hallway or local store, he would greet me with a smile that you knew was genuine.  When I found out that Anu was his daughter, I knew that Gian had passed along a gem to MDOT.  My condolences go out to Anu and the Taneja family.  Thank for for sharing your father/husband with us.  My prayer for peace are with you.  Denise Jackson Jones (former co-worker).

Sema, I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.  Your family has honored him well with your beautiful words.  I never knew him, but knew he raised a person very much like his description, in you!  I miss you and think of you often.  I wish you & your family peace in his passing.  Tina Smith

Gian was a respectful and well liked individual at MDOT. He was always available to listen and solve situations that were presented to him. As a fellow MTU Civil Engineer to another, Gian will be missed by his freinds and family.

RIP Gian,
Alan Sandell 

Gian was so sweet and kind.   He was very happy to see his DBE contractors every year at the annual DBE Conference.  He always took extra time to talk with me about DBE business, family, our business and current events.  I was so happy to see Gian at MDOT events.  Gian had the greatest smile.  Gian will be missed.  Wishing his family comfort and healing.  May your hearts be filled with beautiful memories of Gian. 

My condolences and sympathies in the passing of Gian. He was a Gentleman and very kind soul. I worked with him for many years on the DBE Committee. He loved his family and spoke often of how wonderful they are. Godspeed my friend.

I worked with Gian for decades. He was truly a nice, kind, gentle person. I feel fortunate to have known him . He definitely made my work experience better.
Deepest condolences to Shanta, Anu, Seema and Renu on his passing.
Sing in Heaven and dance among the stars, Gian.

Gian was such a nice engineer to work with at the Department of Transportation

A good man.  Kind, soft spoken and he earned his Professional Engineering license by passing the second part before the first.

Godspeed my friend!

Sincerely

Mary Hudak 

Gian always had a smile to share along with kindness. He was a dear sweet coworker & he leaves a void in our weary world.

Prayers to the Taneja family for comfort of happy memories while you grieve this deep loss.  Gian's passing so early in life is heartbreaking.  He was one of the most wonderful people on this earth.  Gian was witty, selfless, generous, caring, honest, and loved his life and all the people he knew.  I am honored and blessed to have been in his circle of known people.  May you rest in peace my dear friend.

There is an adage that "God gave us two ears and one mouth to use in that proportion". Gian lived by it. He often helped without being asked, and he never spoke about his role in resolving problems, especially for the smaller firms.

A thorough gentleman, and a thoroughly gentle man, whom we will miss. We don't get to see too many folks in his mold! I am blessed to have known Gian

Sending prayers and hugs to the family. Gian was a special person and will be missed by many. 

I've known Gian for a long time, 43 years.  He was a great co-worker and friend for me at MDOT, in fact he was part of our team working with DBEs, conferences and workshops.  Gian was already missed when he retired, but he called me regularly for updates.  Our last calls I knew something had changed with my friend.  I'm glad I like so many of you have great reflections of the past, conversations, time and DBE journeys with Gian.  I will miss him at the conferences and his visits to our office on Fort Street in Detroit.  Continue your journey Gian my friend, you are missed and loved.  

OBITUARY

Gian C. Taneja

November 9, 1943 – June 11, 2022

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

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