Dearest Kaka Chachu,
Words fall short to even talk about a great man like you. Ever since I have become a part of this family, you are practically the only person I look up to. Soo much to learn from, truly an inspiration how to live life to the fullest, laugh your heart out & always spread happiness around. Loved the way (the tea experience) you made me feel welcomed in the family and were super keen to take me around places in Delhi. Your stories always made us laugh till our stomachs hurt. You have touched a million lives you’ve come in contact with. Your aura was so charismatic that I’m sure up above there you’ve been called too soon to spread smiles only. You will be dearly missed & fondly remembered always & forever.

चिट्ठी ना कोई सन्देश
जाने वो कौन सा देश
जहाँ तुम चले गए
इस दिल पे लगा के ठेस
जाने वो...

Until me meet again...For you & my dad in heaven...

My dear brother Sanjeev, where have you gone, all of a sudden. You planed with ma to leave us all alone ...
You have left us speechless.
You were not only my bhai, but was my father too though you were younger to me.
We were best buddies . I shall always miss our long chats , ur caring , ur love , ur smiles.
I can never forget our childhood days , growing up together. All the way from St Georges , you would come walking to meet me at my school . We would sit together and chat all day long.
Sanjeev you were the jaan of the whole family . Whoever meet you , would never forget yours charming smile , love for them .
You were rare , full of love , laughter and beyond this world. My bhai you are the biggest lost to the family and friends .
May you rest in peace my dear loveable brother and keep smiling as ever ..
I will always miss you and promise me to be by brother in every janam .
Lots and love to Ruchi , Trishala, Aarjav. Will always stand by them .

Dear Sanjeev bhaiya ,
There is so much we wish to say, A Paragraph, a page , a book will not be enough to express. Gautam & I think & look for you every moment of the day, in picture gallery’s of the phone and Facebook pages and most of all in memories embedded in our hearts. You will be remembered by the sound of your goofy laughs and your dramatic expressions. Our Holi and New Years will never be the same without you. Who will make our neighbours wonder what is our Jain family up to , who will we share all the gossips with .We once again want to laugh at your jokes till we cry. We wish we could see you one more time, come walking through the door and pull a prank. Gautam as everyone says has an uncanny resemblance to you in terms of habits , so you be rest assured I will be thinking of you every single day . Those special memories of you will always bring a smile. Our family holiday to Mukteshwar will often be talked about. If you get a chance to look down from above, you will know your time here is being cherished by each and everyone who came in contact with you. You will forever be loved and spoken about to generations to come .

नगमे है, शिकवे हैं, किस्से हैं, बातें हैं !
बातें भूल जाती हैं, यादें याद आतीं हैं।

Gone too soon, forever in our hearts.

Sanjiv ji, you were a gem and gentlemen. You were a lively personality. You were a great favourite Friend of mine who was equally favourite to my wife and children. You were always a solution to me. Always smiling. Remembering the memories continuously. Your leaving us is a never fulfilled loss. You will be remembered always.

Dear Sanjeev Mamu ,
Your loss has left me deeply saddened.
Someone so special can never be forgotten.
I will always cherish your love and joy towards me . I don't have much words to express my feelings.
Hope I will be able to adopt your best qualities in life. Your smiling face will always keep me motivated in life. With God grace , hope we share the same relationships of (mama and nephew) in some other world. I can no longer see you or touch you but I will feel you always in my heart.
God rest your soul ...

How does one write a tribute for her 2nd mother?! The word ‘mama’ itself has two ma’s in it. Mamu, the love and care you have given me is double the love of a mother.

I don’t think anyone can accept the fact that you’ve left us to be with nani. Everyone, who has ever met you would have always been in awe and admiration of you. In your presence, I can guarantee, every single person would be laughing, whether it’s an adult or kid.

I have so so much to say yet no words to express them. Please mamu, give us all the strength to move forward. May you always let your presence be known in a kids laughter, in the rustle of the leaves, in the soothing sound of a wind chime, in the pleasant smell of the earth when the rain first hits the ground. May you guide me to be a better human being and be just like you: helpful, caring, energetic, charismatic, loving and always laughing. I love you mamu and keep spreading joy wherever you are.

Do not stand at my Grave and weep,
I am not there, I did not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the Diamond that glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.


When you awaken in the morning rush,
I am the soft uplifting Hush.
Of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my Grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.

Always ♾️ Forever

~This poem reminds me of Tauji...
He taught me to have fun. No matter how tense the situation is, there is always a way out. He was confident with whatever he did. I am glad that I got to know him.
Thank u Tauji, for being there for me..

Bhaiya still can’t believe that you have gone....looks & feel like that you are there somewhere with that warm smile of yours..besides the family what tribute your friends & batchmates have written as far as we are concerned ..thank you Bhaiya for being born in our family & giving us the most wonderful & precious 58 years ..first as loving & caring son to your parents..then as a nephew to your aunts & uncles..as a fun loving brother to your brothers & sisters.. as loving & teasing husband to our dear Ruchi Bhabhi & as a loving..caring father & friend to Trishala & Arjav & the last not the least even for your nephew & nieces you were their favourite ....love you Bhaiya & shall always do

This loss of a gem is truly heart breaking.
He was the face of our Jain clan as he never failed to be present for anyone in any situation. One person who can gel up with any age group and leave a mark on them. He used to always understand the young minds and encouraged them to speak up and respected our thoughts specially during our family meetings amidst all elders. He inspired us to live life to the fullest and be ever smiling no matter what the life has to offer. Still cannot accept the fact that he is not around anymore to spread his smiles & laughter. He was the only person I have known who has made his presence felt not only to his family & friends but also to the people known to them. Today his name is enough for people to start praising about his magnetic personality.

We will always miss you and you will remain in our hearts for ever.

The first time I met you was on my wedding day and Vikram introduced you as my brother , my family. Over the years I have heard countless stories of your generosity, kindness and love towards him and for that I will be forever grateful. 

I always look forward to your smiling images and the STAR Jains at the end of Ruchi bhabhi's messages. We will truly miss those fun conversations. I wish you could know what a profound and positive impact you have on my husbands life. We will miss you deeply.

Sanjeev bhaiya ,
I have lost words to convey what I felt the moment I heard you have gone . I always called you the laughing budha , as that’s what you spread all around you : laughter. Always the first person close to my home who I would think of calling if ever I need help. You were a sweetheart, no amount of words can describe how beautiful soul you were . You will be missed always , and will remain in our hearts . Love to you. Keep smiling from up there .

Husband of the very first friend in my life... Called the handsome jeeja among our friends.... That face with striking strands of grey.... Impossible to believe that he is a memory now. All our prayers could not stop him from departing to the other world. Wish there was some way for him to come back.
Warm hugs to Ruch, Trish and Aarjav. He has given you so much to look back upon fondly .

Sanjeev Bhaiya
You, your smile, your laugh, your jokes and frankness will be deeply missed. Since Mussoorie, Patiala and Delhi has been a good journey and you were always there for me as an elder brother.

Sanjeev, I am in utter shock and loss for words to write this message since I am unable to accept and reconcile to the fact that I will no longer be able hear you laughing and see you smiling. Your laughs and smiles were infectious.
    I am unable to accept that I will not be able to have my long telephone conversations with you about so many subjects be they our personal lives, my sister Anita, your daughter’s wedding on Oberoi Hotel’s roof top, her husband and in-laws, your son’s passion for photography, his interviews of famous lawyers, his experiences in Goa, the Rastogi family and how fun loving they are and a host of other subjects. You loved Ruchi sooooooo much as nobody could or can and you adored every little bit in her. Thank you for confiding so much in me and sharing with me though I am not sure if I really deserved that confidence.
     It was such a pleasure to meet you and spend time with you, whether in my office or at my home or even at a third place. How will I be able to forget all those RAW juices that you sent to me. You had such a large heart and I was lucky to enjoy your generosity.
        I shall always regret that in spite of your so many attempts to pursuade me I could never join you and Ruchi for a Sunday breakfast or for that matter holiday breakfast at your place. It shall be a matter of deep regret for me that I could not accompany you to Vrindavan to have darshan of Bankey Bihaariji. I did go and have his darshan on my own but whenever I went I invariably remembered you and always thought that someday I will come with you and have darshan. My bad luck that the ‘day’ never came and Bankey Bihariji called you to his beautiful abode in the blink of an eye.
      Wherever you are Sanjeev, I am sure you would be happy although you have left us all in lot of grief. Keep smiling, keep laughing as you have always been although we on earth will not be able to see and enjoy your laughs and smiles. In life’s ups and downs I always found you very composed and relaxed. This was a lesson to be learnt and I shall forever cherish your memories with immense fondness. You were a great friend that I will not be able to forget. Au revoir, adieu. Govind

You may be SANJEEV for everyone but for me you will always be my very own kaka bhaiya, as everyone in the family called you. I cannot accept the fact that you are not with us anymore. I would like to be under the delusion that on my next trip to Delhi I'd meet you again. Alas !! . Bhaiya you promised to take me along on the next family trip along with seema di, still looking forward to that. You have touched thousands of hearts in your short journey on this earth. It's rare and only the purest of souls get soo much affection and blessings. You definitely are one of those rare people. I thank God that we were born in the same family and could spend 50 long years together. No family function could be complete without you. Your infectious laughter is still resounding in my ears. I just have one regret that I could not be beside you on your last journey, couldn't share my grief with rest of the family. I wish eternal peace for you. I know wherever you are, you will spread happiness there.
Love you and miss you too much Bhaiya  

Sanjeev Ji, all those who have known and met you will carry your kindness and sweetness in their heart: a man, a son, a husband, a father, a brother-in law, a friend and above all BIG BROTHER.
I will never forget the moments spent with you here in Florence..... your smile and joyful personality. My deepest condolences to Ruchi Bhabhi, Trishala and Aarjav
May your soul Rest In Peace

Sanjeev, I will always remember you as a very congenial person with a big broad smile that revealed a kind heart. A thorough gentleman, unassuming and honest, who met you with so much warmth. You impressed everyone with your stunning good looks and that irresistible charming smile.
I wish i had spent more time with you and got to know you better. I thought that now that i am back, i would get that chance. Alas, it was not to be! You will always live in our hearts and be sorely missed. You went too soon.

Sanjeev my Dear BIL and friend how unkind of God is to take you away so soon. You have been one of the finest human beings I have ever met in my life. In all situations thick or thin you showed up or gave your shoulder to cry on. I just cannot get over the fact that you are not there with us. You will be always missed dearly. My deepest condolences to my Sister Ruchi, Trishala and Arjav. 
PS : Hugs & Love Bhai till we meet again in your world.

Mama you have left us speechless..couldnt imagine you'll leave all of us so early...we were waiting every single minute to hear something positive from the hospital
I refuse to believe you are not with us mama,we all love you a lot, i cannot stop seeing your pictures, we are unable to accept this brutal reality. I really from my heart pray that you spread the same enthusiasm, love, affection, laughter wherever you are
You'll be truly missed!!!

You were my friend, buddy and brother. Still trying to come with terms of you having left us all and moved on to the next world. Day and night I am thinking .did I make any mistake in your treatment? Still struggling with an answer.
You were Man Friday to the world! Always there for everyone. A part of me went with you Sanjeev. Life will not be same without you.
God surely made a huge mistake in calling you up so soon. You were and are needed here.
Will always miss you booming laugh .
Adios my friend. Till we meet again!

bhayia
U wr the person who always spread happiness around u ....How come u go lyk ths nd made everyone speechless..Cudnt stop ourself watchng ur pik again n again..nw we realized u were damm handsome man...raunak thy aap ghar ki...ur jovial nature ws beyond anyone cud thnk off..i always used to say vikas ..nvr seen such amazing mother nd sons bonding...surprisingly u actuly went wth chachi g....we knw nw u wil spread happiness over there...may ur kind soul Rest in peace

Bhaiya,, you were the coolest person in the family...only you knew how to put a smile at every face around...still cant believe you are not with us.....
Its the biggest loss to the whole family
Wish that your kind soul Rest in Peace

Sanjeev uncle, my fondest memories of you includes looking forward to meeting you every year on Diwali. It is almost as if the festival is incomplete without your infectious laughter and all your college stories. I haven't known a cooler person with such a good heart. You've been the life of every party and you could light up every room you walked in.
You and the birthday prank calls will be missed terribly.
Wish could've done more to keep you here.. rest in peace.

Sanjeev, you will be sorely missed. Such a wonderful person, always smiling, rather laughing, playing the naughtiest of pranks! Beneath all the laughter lay a warm human being who was always ready to help others. Now I truly believe that God takes away the best of his creations to make heaven a better place! Just can't believe that you are no longer in our midst!

Sanjive Jain has gone. And with him has gone forever a piece of my heart and a part of my soul. We were close as friends in Mussoorie and I remember us, in class 9, whiling time between dinner and night studies, walking up and down on top flat talking about momentous matters like, which chocolate is the best or which house would win the hockey title, on which we never agreed as we were in different houses. But we played in the same school team ! I particularly remember one night etched in my memory, sitting on top flat against the green wire mesh, along with Baljinder Sanghera, our classmate, watching and counting shooting stars, in the clear night sky. We counted about 11 ! I wish we could have wished upon just one star to grant a longer life to Jain, had we known ! Alas !

He was one of the few with whom I exchanged letters even after Mussoorie. Then in 1987 I joined Escorts-Goetze at Patiala and we often met before he shifted to Delhi. Till we again reconnected through Ahuja in 2005 for the silver jubilee alumni meet. 

During the last meet at Mussoorie I watched Jain shaking a leg to a Helen tune when suddenly and spontaneously I joined him ! Oh boy, was the stage on fire ? And that was to be the beginning of a permanent, mirthful dance partnership (for Helen-only songs) at all subsequent get togethers. The last performance at Nath's residence (2019) was particularly a scream ! Suffice it to say that Monica O My Darling will never be the same again !

Jain shall live on forever in our hearts and souls. ❤️❤️
KS Brar Manorite Class of '80

Can't believe Sanjeev, twenty days back when I spoke to you on phone ,was our last. I really wish I could hold that call longer or may be for ever. Will always miss your infectious laughter and enthusiasm to help any and every body. I know you are on your eternal mission of spreading happiness, now in heaven.
My prayers for Ruchi, Trishala and Aarjav.

Rest in peace Sanjeev .

Very few occasions to meet my friend’s spouse, but you, Sanjeev are etched in my memory as good-looking, charming and cheerful always. So I am convinced you are spreading the cheer wherever you are now.
 

Though I met you a few times but found your laughter n smile quite infectious, always bursting with positive energy! And suddenly you r gone n spreading joy in the other world! Take care and Rest In Peace and keep sending the positive vibes n energy from up there

We met at jain sthanak & became friends, we were always there for each other for any work. It is very difficult to believe that you are not with us now I will always miss you & your positive attitude

There are no words to describe about you bhaiya. You were the lifeline of the family no matter what the situation was you always made everyone laugh and I now you will do the same in the heaven as well. You will be missed a lot and will always be there in hearts.

My foo was unlike any other.. he was undoubtedly the happiest, most energetic person in the room! He never failed to bring a smile to your face.. he was the life of our family gatherings and trips.. there is truly no one else like him.. he had a special relationship with each of his nieces and nephews and each one was more fond of him than the other..
I had a special relationship with my foo.. we would talk, we would laugh, we would gossip and time would just pass by... never realised he could leave us so soon..
I don't have enough words to express how much I loved my foo and what he meant to me.. but he went too soon and Im sorry for that!
We love you and we miss you! and I hope you're in a better place now!
You will always live on in our memories and hearts! We aren't going to say bye just yet
<3

This is not a tribute but a message for my big brother, Sanjeev, up there:

Bhai, big brother... Words that are now lost to me forever.... Who do I call now that you have left us forever, Sanjeev?...
I must admit, I am very selfish... Always wanted you by my side for my sake.

You have looked after me right from our childhood days, all the way till recently. Every time I needed someone in a crisis, it was always you.

I know that I told you many times in recent past to spend time with Maasi and always be close to her.... But you took it to a different level of seriousness... That's not what I had meant, bhai.... How I wish that I could undo what I said to you but I can't anymore, can I?

Tu bahut matlabi nikla, bhai....left us orphaned so soon in this world.
Now you must take care of both our mothers up there, which I know you will.

If I can emulate you even 1% in how you lived your life, I will consider myself a very accomplished human being.

And yes, we do have a lot of unfinished business as brothers, till I meet you next. Love you Bhai... LOVE YOU....

Sanjeev Jiju, you will always be remembered as a very happy serving being by me. I saw you helping anyone needing help with a very happy heart. Your presence was treasured and so would be your fond memories.

My class mate from hampty till we finished st georges , was a our hockey senior goalkeeper, he came to Bangkok once with Vineet , had a good time drinking beer, sad

bhai, words are not there for such a great friend, well wisher, guide, brother. we were together from Hampton Court, then St. George's college and finally Modi College. I last spoke to him about 3-4 weeks back and all was good. but only day before yesterday after speaking to Bhabhiji, realised the seriousness. he was a true gentleman, and a morale booster. God bless

From my daughter Sujata::

In remembrance of my dear Uncle Jain..

I've been hearing so many fun memories and stories about daddy's friends. I call them "DAD & MANORITES GANG"

I met him for the first time early last year (2020) at Uncle Anurag's daughter's wedding function in Ahmedabad.. and how i wished and hoped it wouldn't be the last time as was looking forward to meet all the lovable uncles during other weddings later in the year.

I remember very well how warm and welcoming he was with me.
His signature is his big bright smile under that well trimmed mustache.. which I must say, he looks so cool!

His friendly gestures and fun talks always put a smile on my face. Imagine how much fun it is for his friends to be around him.

Apart from all the intellect talks, discussion and debates, one thing about uncle Jain that i will never ever be able to forget is ..

"His signature NAGIN Dance"

I was mezmerized to see him dancing with so much energy on the dance floor! He simply nailed it!! ❤

That trip showed me the other side of these gentlemen. It doesn't matter what hats or acts they have to put on in life - but when they are together.. i see and feel their friendship.. their brotherhood and how strong their bonds are.

School boys - is what I observed.

As much sorrow I am to hear about the loss of this beautiful soul,
I'm grateful that we met.
I'm grateful dad is his friend.
I'm grateful he is and will always be a part of this gang.

May Hanuman ji bring peace to his soul and strength to his family and friends in these troubled times.

Thank You Uncle Jain.

I WILL MISS YOU.
Esp. On the dance floor!
Much love,

Sujata
(BHATIA'S daughter)

I was telling my children about that income tax incident. He had that nack of being so straight faced in the funniest moments. He was always ready to help. I remember he going out of the way to meet Ghambz, not once but when ever required. Remember how we both worked in getting contacts of all class mates for our first meet at Mussoorie. Will never be able to forget you Jainy papae. RIP and keep everyone entertained wherever you are.

Sanjeev Jain !

“Jainy Papae ”for us friends from Mussorie.
Yaaron ka yaar ! Humara Mascot !

Most cheerful guy in our batch & prankster.
I met him when I joined Hampty ( Convent of Jesus & Mary , Hampton Court ) & we became initially friends over a common interest - both of us had our sisters in Waverley & we used to send gifts , letters across via a day scholar friend whose sister was in Waverley too . As time progressed the friendship graduated to fraternity of brotherhood common in boarding schools and we became fast friends . Post Hampty , Jain went to Nabha public school as he was very good in Sports & most of us went to St George’s College in Mussorie.
Jain was unhappy in Nabha - bullying & corrosive leg pulling & used to miss our friendly banter which I used to relay in our letters & we motivated him to join us in St George’s which had an excellent culture of cooperative support by seniors & no bullying & emphasis on Sports & teamwork.
He convinced his parents and joined us next year in class 8 & Sunil Ahuja, Sanjeev Jain, Navneet Shahrawat & I used to share the dining table & hang around together.
In sports he was far better n the champion in Shot Put , high jump , 100 m , relay etc as well as hockey n football so he used to be competing with seniors who were his equals But he being thin & lanky he used to prefer to loose weight to qualify as sub junior & out do the ones of his class or younger in age - fir many years his records were unbroken in Mussorie s inter school sports - rest of us were not so good in sports but good at being his cheer leaders .
While we were all carefree & cheerful in school his pranks used to stand out . In class he used to sit next to Sanjiv Singha our spectacled & scholarly day scholar & they were a contrast - Singha loved reading books , serious, shy , no interest in sports & Jain was an exuberant extrovert , not so high grades academically but used success in sports to gain advantage. Both had birthday in July .
Post St George’s we parted ways when I went to St Columbus but met up again when I visited Patiala to seek admission in Patiala Engineering College - visited Jains house in Patiala & met his huge joint family & Visited his Oil & Solvent factory .
I got married & Jainy Papae was one of the few friends from Mussorie who was invited and thrilled me by turning up as I was getting on the horse , outside my home and cheered me up with his quips .
Fast forward to Punjab terrorist problem days & he and his family migrated to Delhi and set up an Ice Factory and we re established friendship .
Shortly after , He got married to Ruchi and Savvy & I attended their wedding with my daughter Tanya in tow as a toddler.
Jainy Papae had an affable nature , happy go lucky , spreading cheer & laugher with innocuous jokes & friendly banter , no Booze but happily laughing without needing booze unlike some of us that need a few drinks to unwind & loose inhibitions to talk nonsense - not too ambitious about business & Money - easily contented with less in life - minor health issues of migraine & mood swings at times which he would try to hide from us .
He and I used to work as a team in reaching out to class fellows & maintaining contact via letters, updated addresses, later by emails & still later Facebook & then WhatsApp. While I was the one making excel tables with personal details & contact information he would take over the task of calling on phone & reaching out to batch mates & coax them with warmth & friendly cheers to come for the occasional get togethers that we would try to organise in Delhi or Mussorie.
But pulling innovative pranks was his mastery - here’s an anecdote to make u chuckle- one day Jainy, Bhalla & I were out for a drive & beers and mobile phone was a relatively new gadget - he called up Sunil Ahuja from the car after discussing the idea of the prank with us - Ahuja our simple honest farmer boy had moved to East Delhi a few years back as a building contractor and as yet still new & naive at Delhi’s culture.
Jain introduced & posed himself as an income tax officer and queried Ahuja n warned him that he was going to be subject of a tax raid and that there was a group of officers outside his flat and not to attempt to run and escape as he was being “watched” Ahuja was shaken up and petrified when Jain relayed his car colour & number - Yeah aapki car ##### number nichay kharidi hai ?Neelay rang ki ? Bhalla & I were in splits to hear a petrified Ahuja on speaker phone trying to negotiate a way out & willing to offer compliance to monetary black mail demands by Jain  it took a long time till Jain let him know that it’s us calling and only a prank call, so chill , no worries 
Another thing that made him popular at all our get together was his Helen type Dance with a show of bare legs n skin behind tables and we guys egging him on with shrieks of laughter, sometimes joined by Brar( an excellent dancer himself) to the tunes of Aaja Aaja 
Should we turn up at a sad occasion of someone’s grief he would again pass innocuous comments to make us smile & I
Would chide him BC sad occasion hai , bahar nikal fir hans layngae .
Sigh ....
This scourge Covid has left his family under a tsunami of shocks - in a few days destiny snatched his Mom & in less than 10 days later our friend - with whole family down with Covid including his brother it was a challenge for Ruchi , Trishala & Aarjav to manage treatment- while his family has to come to terms with an irreplaceable loss , we friends have lost the Mascot of our group of friends and left us shattered & heart broken , we had prayed for his recovery and were extremely hopeful but do feel let down and cheated as God snatched away the dearest fevicol of our group.
I am sure there will be other people (known & unknown to me ) who will relate to you other aspects of his charming personality- about his generosity and social and religious contributions and community services.
I have set up this website so friends , family & professional colleagues can pay their tributes and we create an everlasting memorial of memories to share - to laugh & cry over as we miss him from time to time 
Adieu Papae !
Rajiv Nath
Manorite - Class of 1980