Radha Ramaswamy
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Radha Ramaswamy, who passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026 at the age of 77, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Radha lived her life with warmth, generosity, boundless curiosity, and an open heart. She embraced every opportunity to learn something new and found immense joy in sharing her talents with others. Whether family, friends, or someone she had just met, she had a wonderful ability to make people feel welcomed, valued, and encouraged.
Dance was one of Radha’s lifelong passions. In her younger years, she excelled in Bharatanatyam and later embraced ballroom dancing with equal enthusiasm and grace. She found great joy in encouraging novice dancers and singers, always believing that everyone could learn and grow with a little encouragement. She also loved to sing, and her cheerful spirit often found expression through music.
Her creativity extended far beyond the arts. She enjoyed carpentry and took great pride in designing and building her own furniture. She had a keen interest in home design and construction and was always eager to contribute ideas that transformed a house into a warm and inviting home. In her thirties, she successfully ran a bookkeeping service, reflecting both her entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic. Above all, she believed deeply in the importance of education. She found great fulfillment in teaching developmentally disabled children and was passionate about encouraging young minds to learn, grow, and realize their potential.
The kitchen was another place where Radha’s love for others shone brightly. Through every meal she prepared, she brought family and friends together, celebrated life’s special moments, and expressed a generosity that words alone could never convey. To Radha, cooking was never simply about food but another way of caring for the people she loved. Radha believed that a well-kept home reflected the love and care one had for family. She took great pride in maintaining a home that was clean, organized, and welcoming, creating an environment where everyone felt comfortable and at peace.
Radha’s compassion extended well beyond her family and friends. She had a tender heart for those less fortunate and never wanted to pass someone in need without offering help. She believed that even the smallest act of kindness could bring hope and restore dignity. If she had been blessed with greater means, one of her greatest wishes was to dedicate much of it to helping the poor and those in need.
One of Radha’s guiding principles throughout her life was beautifully simple: “Love All. Forgive All.“ She believed that kindness and forgiveness had the power to heal hearts and strengthen relationships. She lived those words every day with family, friends, and everyone whose life she touched. More than anything she achieved, this philosophy became her greatest legacy and the gift she leaves for all of us.
For 52 wonderful years, Radha shared a beautiful life with her husband, Ram. Together they built a home filled with love, laughter, and unwavering support, and raised their two sons, Satish and Arun, with patience, values, and unconditional love. Her family was always the center of her world, and nothing brought her greater happiness than seeing those she loved together.
Pulmonary fibrosis gradually took away many of the things Radha treasured most. Losing her independence and no longer being able to care for her family weighed heavily on her heart. Yet she faced her illness with remarkable courage, dignity, and grace. Even in her final days, she thought not of herself but of those she loved. She gently told her family not to be sad, but instead to find comfort in knowing that she would finally be at peace. That selfless act reflected the extraordinary person she had always been.
Radha is survived by her devoted husband, Ram; her loving sons, Satish and Arun; her beloved sisters, Shanta, Saroja, Nithya; and many cherished relatives and dear friends whose lives were enriched by her warmth, generosity, and loving spirit.
Although our hearts are broken, we are profoundly grateful for the gift of having shared our lives with Radha. She taught us that life’s greatest treasures are found not in what we possess, but in the love we give, the kindness we show, and the memories we create together.
She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever held in our hearts.
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Radha was lively, enthusiastic, praising others and infusing good energy. Always a caring and helpful friend. Conversations with her, whether about exercises, her latest home project, music and stotrams etc were all pleasant. She looked beautiful and dressed beautifully. My fondest memories would be her kindness and how joyfully she danced. She definitely has attained Sadgathi.
I will miss you dear friend, all of us are better for knowing you. So very sorry for your loss Ram, Satish, and Arun. May God give you strength of mind and solace at this time.
Dear Ramsir and family, please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. Radhaji was a wonderful, kind and energetic person and I have fond memory of Radhaji from years ago when at a party where Radhaji and you gave Rupal and me a lesson in ball room dancing. It showed how passionate she was about dancing and sharing her knowledge and encouraging to learn. She will be missed. 🙏🏼
Dear Ramsir and family, please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. Radhaji was a wonderful, kind and energetic person and I have fond memory of Radhaji from years ago when at a party where Radhaji and you gave Rupal and me a lesson in ball room dancing. It showed how passionate she was about dancing and to share her knowledge and providing encouragement to learn. Radhaji will be missed. 🙏🏼
We have known Radha for more than 20 years and in all that time, she has always been a loving friend and more than that, over the years she had become like a sister to Krish & me.
Radha was very spiritual and lived her life with high standards
She gave us the most precious gift- her time.
She taught some of us the Vishnu Sahasranamam over many months, she was so patient and diligent, making sure each of us were getting the right pronunciations of the Sanskrit verses.
Radha had always given importance to healthy living, many years ago Radha taught several of us weight-bearing exercises, paying attention to each person, making sure our stance and form were correct. She set us on the right path to healthy living
Radha was amazing in the kitchen, always making some delicious dishes or other! I was especially lucky to have enjoyed her cooking as we lived close by! Every time I wanted a recipe, she would detail it for me and give me tips on how to make variations, what items could be substituted easily etc,
Radha also had a fun and sweet side; she loved dancing and always participated in every occasion bringing her unique sense of joy to each endeavor!
She enjoyed a good movie and made sure to share her movie recommendations with us
Radha loved a good joke and was always sharing a joke or two!
She always got so excited to share these small joys of life. On many a long phone call, she would share something funny and follow it with one of her favorite thing to say – அப்படி சிரிச்சு சிரிச்சு, சிரிச்சுண்டே இருந்தோம்!
From small everyday events to more important life experiences, Radha never did anything halfheartedly, she always put herself 100% into everything she did. She gave of herself freely to everyone.
Radha was loving, kind, and generous, we loved her dearly. She will be missed very much!
We are so sorry for your loss, Ram, Satish and Arun
Kanchana & Krish
Pls accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your wife and mother, Radha. While we’ve only met virtually on Zzkg, both Ram and Radha’s warmth and love for music always came through. She will be missed by the entire community.
With lots of love at this difficult time – the Charis
I still can’t find the words for how much this hurts. I did not expect this, and the ache of losing Radha hasn’t dulled.
I keep thinking about how she and you always brought so much joy and fun to every gathering — the parties simply won’t feel the same without her warmth and cheer in the room.
I cant forget her generosity, even when she wasn’t fully well herself. When I was in St. Louis and Sriram had to leave his mom home alone to be at the hospital with his dad, Radha immediately offered to stay with my mother-in-law. That was simply who she was — always ready to help, even in her own difficult moments.
She was meticulous in everything she did, yet so patient and forgiving with the rest of us — never once imposing her high standards on others.… That balance of excellence and grace is so rare, and it’s something I’ll always remember about her.
And for the longest time, she’s would always step in and be the first to help cleanup after events, that I recall most of us would scheme to make sure she is otherwise occupied and enjoying the party.
I’m so grateful to everyone who was there for her and for you, Arun and Satish, through these past several months, and I carry a lot of guilt that I couldn’t be there as much as I would have liked. I can almost hear her consoling me with great understanding that she was in very good hands… and I know she could not have asked for a better caregiver than you, Ram! Please know that I’m holding you and Satish/Arun, close in my heart right now, Ram. Sending you all a virtual embrace and all my love as you navigate this unimaginable loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Suba ❣️❣️🫂🫂🙏🙏
I am very blessed that Radha was a wonderful part of my life. I miss you, “sister”. When Radha or I would say “like a sister”, the other would say “we’re sisters”.
Always remembered and loved. Joan and Charlie
Our heartfelt condolences to all of you. I will always remember Radha’s beautiful smile. What stood out most about her was the way she spoke with such love and kindness—her genuine, caring nature shone through in every interaction.
I’ve heard so many wonderful stories about her from Suba, and I only wish I’d had the chance to know her even better. She was always such an enthusiastic cheerleader for Tanvi and Trish, and that meant so much to us.
The world feels a little less bright without her, but I like to think she’s making the heavens shine even more brightly as their newest star.
Our thoughts are with you all!
We were young parents together and she had more influence of my attitudes towards education than any other single person. She was passionate about educating our children. My kids continue to tell Radha stories about the ‘extra work’ she prepared for them. That discipline has been instrumental in the success of many children, surely my own.
I would be remiss to leave out her fondness for demonstrating her love through her food, and what marvelous food it was. My husband and I, to this day, upon ordering some type of dahl, will remake, “not as good as Radha’s.”
She was a powerful little person that left such a beautiful fingerprint on every person she touched. God bless Radha. Love and comfort to Ram and the boys. The Schur Family.
Radha encouraged us to eat healthy and be fit. I once told her about not having any upper body strength. She immediately advised me on a few weight-bearing exercises I could do every day. She also suggested food items for helping with osteoporosis, which I follow to this day.
Radha also encouraged us to record Bhajan songs and to practice for our Zoom-Zoom-Ke-Gao sessions. Her encouragement helped us all become better singers.
Subra and I will miss her presence in our friends’ group get togethers. Ram, Satish, and Arun, we are very sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Shashi and Subra Kuppa