Paddy's sudden passing away has touched a deep chord with us - all the memories keep flooding back; our time spent with him... in classrooms, on the sports field, watching him play his music....If there was one thing Paddy would have wanted us to do, it would be to celebrate his life, his passions, his infectious energy.
Let's raise a toast to our dear friend and remember the good times:
Saturday 8th June, 7:00 p.m.
The White Owl, One Indiabulls Center, Tower 2, Senapati Bapat Marg.
See you there!
- Jo, Neville, Viks, Merchie.
Padman – Never Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll: but Too Young To Die (Jethro Tull).
ReplyDeleteRIP my friend, we’ll miss you.
- Achinta
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Paddy. I did not know him well - but I do remember the name more than the person. Clearly he was greatly loved by his fellow classmates and friends. I won't be able to join you as I live overseas. However, my thoughts are with you all as you mourn the loss of a much loved friend and celebrate his life.
ReplyDelete- Ronita Clift. (Nee Mukerjee).
I heard about Paddy from Sandhya a few days ago, and was quite shocked. I will not be able to attend as I live in the U.S. My thoughts and condolences to his family and friends.
ReplyDeleteTake care, Shernaz
A great shock indeed. Would love to have made it if it were a week later when I plan to be in India.
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Anand Bangalore
Hearing about Paddy really shook me and made me realise the impermanence of things around, life that we take for granted. My brother Sanjay is Paddy's sister Roja's class mate, so I heard through them. Even though we all don't meet regularly, our reunion did kind of bind us all together. I am in Delhi, and unable to come, but my thoughts are with all of you, and deepest condolences to his family.
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Shocked on hearing about the passing away of Padman.I just remember him at the reunion, as if it were just yesterday. Will try to make it. Do convey my condolences to his family and Saroj.
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Rupande.
I can't seem to get Paddy out of my mind. Though we all do not meet or speak often we share a bond - after all we have all grown up together. It is so hard to imagine that he is no longer with us.
ReplyDeleteI will definitely try and join you on Saturday to raise a toast to him, his music and his life.
Lots of love, Nusrat
As with all of you, deeply saddened and affected by the news -- always thought that he was someone who would live forever! And, I guess, that he always will -- memories of him, and his love for life, are so strong. It was a special time for all of us, but he best embodied those years, and it is difficult to think of them without thinking of him. After all these years, also makes us realize how strong those bonds are, and how they will always survive. Will not be able to join you all, but please raise a glass to him from me --
ReplyDeleteAnjini
Deeply sad news....I feel fortunate to have met him at our reunion in 2010. I echo all your sentiments wholeheartedly..wishing his family strength and courage..
ReplyDeleteI won't be able to join you on June 8th but will be thinking of Paddy and sending my thoughts, prayers and good wishes from LA.
Thanks Jo and Viks for getting everyone together to celebrate his life.
_ Kavita Mehta (Syal)
I was saddened by the premature passing of our old friend Padman. It reminds one of our own mortality and its inevitability.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, as I live in Australia, I will not be able to attend the celebration of Puddy's life. Although I lost touch with Puddy and many of you after we left school, I vividly recall his abundant and infectious energy and for that we will surely miss him.
Sincere condolences to his family for their loss.
Regards,
Sanjeev Patwardhan
This is indeed very sad news.
ReplyDeleteI had the pleasure of meeting up with him during our reunion and then here in Singapore shortly after. Our heartfelt condolences to his family.
As much as I would like to join you this weekend, I'm afraid I will not be able to.
Regards, Madhupati Singhania
Jo,
ReplyDeleteYouve articulated everyone's sentiments beautifully!..thank you..
Mind's rewinding that rocking long afternoon at blue frog and feeling so thankful that we all met up after so long...
Paddy was so so alive and passionate about his music and lived life king size I'm sure!..may he RIP...My sincere condolences to his family..
Will be there in spirit..cheers! And what a lovely gesture!
Love to all..
Rash
It truly is shocking that Padman is no more among us. I think it’s very touching that you all have decided to bid him peace wherever he is. I will definitely try and be there....
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it is shocking and hard to believe such a early and sudden departure of our paddy. We will all miss him and also miss our special days together in school and thereafter. Pls infm if i can do something to assist u on 8th june and i will talk to u/viks ..sure will come sat 7pm
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madhu rungta
Paddy was a friend of mine. He lived nearby and I had the pleasure of spending some time with him during our school years. I am very sorry to hear of his passing away.
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Hard to believe. All of my memories of Padman are from school --immersed in music...
ReplyDelete_ Kasturi
Really sad to hear the news - though I did not meet Paddy after leaving school, I remember his great energy and happy nature.
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I think that there could not be a better way to remember Padman - this is truly what he would have loved best. I have yet to meet someone with a greater zest for life - we had a wonderful lunch together at Sandhya's home just about a month ago....I echo Sujata's comments about the impernance of things..... lets celebrate each day!!
ReplyDeleteSadly will not be there - but will raise a glass
Love to all, Kiran
Padman's life and very successful career is a reminder to us all what the difference is between being merely intelligent and being understanding. Intelligence can often lead to success but understanding leads to much more....he had a natural awareness of how to make everyone around him (even friends he had not been in touch with from the end of our schooldays)feel good. We all saw that rare quality at the reunion! I am sure that all the people he came in touch with after he finished school probably had the same wonderful experience.....behram
ReplyDeleteNusrat, Geetu, Naazli, Jyotika, Merch, Rungta, Ahuja, Darab, Moosy, Neville,myself and a few spouses met last evening to toast Padman, watch a video of the band playing at Blue Frog and talk about the old days.Padman was there in spirit!.....behram.
ReplyDeleteTruly sad to hear of Padman's untimely passing away. Just the other day he was rocking and entertaining all of us after 37 years and now to think that he is not with us anymore is very difficult. Yes lets remember him for the good times. RIP dear friend ... Ravi Subbu
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry to hear about Paddy. Although we can’t be with you, we will raise a toast in celebration of wonderful and happy memories. Please convey our thoughts and deepest condolences to his family.
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping me in the loop – it is much appreciated.
- Fi Lenygon
Those whom God Loves, die young.
ReplyDeleteThose who are dispensable in Heaven, stand by on earth.
RIP
- Uday Watsa
Sorry to hear about the passing away of our dear friend Paddy, shall for ever be in awe of his abounding courage and joyous disposition.
ReplyDeletei regret, i will not be present to raise a toast to that spirit with the class of 1973, but in my own quiet way shall be one with you all as he is remembered and saluted.
- Pradeep Mandhyan
Really, Really Sad News ! Padman was a True Rockstar ! God Bless his Soul .
ReplyDeleteSorry will not be able to make it tomorrow but will raise a glass ..
-Indira
For sure Padman has brought his class of 73 together, remembering him with fondest memories of our school days and later.
ReplyDeleteAll of us who cant be there on 8th, we raise a toast to him wherever we are. True Rockstar as Indira says!
- Sujata
Very sad to hear the news of Padman's passing.
ReplyDeleteCould never have imagined when we met after 38 years at our Reunion that that would be our last meeting.
Fortunately there are several nice pictures of a bunch of us together at Blue Frog. Have been browsing thru them for the last couple of days
May I suggest that we make a collection and donate a Trophy in his memory which can be awarded on Speech Day each year.
Unfortunately, I cannot be there tomorrow but my heart goes out to his family.
-Rustom
Shocked and saddened to learn of Paddy's passing.
ReplyDeleteI remember the good times we spent growing up as neighbors in the same building.
Sadly, I will be unable to attend but will most certainly be there in spirit.
My condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.
- Darius Kotval
I think that's (the award) is a great idea. And in the spirit of what he stood for, it can be a Music trophy...given to a band or individual... I don't think they have one...the details can be worked out.
ReplyDelete-Mridula
It was a great shock - after the Blue Frog get together, I caught up with Paddy once at Bangalore since I live fairly close by.
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting Bangalore next week and shall personally meet up with the family.
God bless him and grant peace to the family.
-Pawan Chadha
my deepest condolonces to him and his family...
ReplyDeleteLove from my heart
- Divyaa Kummar