Shailendra Kumar

October 25, 1947 ~ June 22, 2025

Resided in: Antioch, California

Shailendra Kumar was a loving husband and father of two children, as well as an accomplished scientist who held a Ph.D. in Physics as well as an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Kumar was active in both public and private energy, environmental, and communications ventures, serving in significant leadership roles at Northrop Grumman, AT&T Bell Labs, NASA-JPL, NEC Electronics, LSI Logic, and the United States Department of Commerce. He was a key member of the NASA Voyager science team, and authored over 50 publications in trade journals over the course of his lifetime.

Aside from his career achievements, he was also a talented singer of both Western and Indian music, a talented folk dancer in his college days, and an avid aficionado of the card game Bridge. He also loved sports like basketball, tennis, and ping-pong. Dr. Kumar’s wide variety of interests always made him a fascinating conversationalist as his many friends can attest to, and he will be greatly missed by all who were lucky to have known him both professionally and personally.

Please donate in memory of Shailendra to the Friends of Physics Fund at UC Berkeley https://give.berkeley.edu/fund/FN7151000.

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Visitation: June 28, 2025 1:30 pm

Room: Garden Chapel

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Eulogies: June 28, 2025 2:00 pm

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Funeral Service: June 28, 2025 2:45 pm

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Witness Cremation: June 28, 2025 4:00 pm

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Manohar Mahavadi says:

June 24, 2025 at 4:42 pm

It was a great experience working with Dr Shailendra Kumar at NEC. I enjoyed learning a lot from his vast experience and interests. As a friend, he was a lively companion, always cheerful and energetic. He will be always missed. God bless the soul.

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- Fahmida Chowdhury says:
  
  June 27, 2025 at 3:14 pm
  
  Dr. Shailendra Kumar was an excellent patent examiner and an even better mentor. It was a pleasure working alongside him at USPTO for the past 11 years. He will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
  
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Bishan and Shail Agrawal says:

June 25, 2025 at 2:23 pm

Shailendra and Sudha were our over 40 years long family friends. Shailendra was a pleasant company whether it is card games or family get together. We stayed at their house numerous times in California and Austin. We had happy and joyous times. There are numerous memories, hard to pick a few. We are indeed having difficult time to accept the loss of dearest friend. So sorry, we could not be with the family in the sorrowful time due to our physical conditions. Our children, Neelu and Krishna are also very sad and miss their uncle.
May the departing soul attains lasting peace devoid of birth and death.
Om Shanti Om Shanti Om Shanti.

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SUBRAMANIAM & GITA JANAKIRAMAN says:

June 27, 2025 at 10:03 am

Gita and I are saddened by the unexpected loss of a long time friend and a former roommate at Berkeley. We wish Sudha, Raj, Neil and his family the strength to bear this loss. He was a brilliant scientist and a lover of music. He will be greatly missed for his warm smile and interesting conversations.

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Gyanendra Kumar says:

June 28, 2025 at 9:08 am

We love you Shailendra Bhaisahab. You will live in our hearts throughout our lives.
We shall remember you forever.
May God bless the departed soul with peace.
Gyanendra.

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Avinash Kane & Family says:

June 28, 2025 at 11:22 am

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Kumar family. Our family friendship has lasted for decades, starting in the late 1960s when Dad and Shailendra-uncle met at UC Berkeley. I have fond childhood memories in the 1970s, seeing ‘Kumar’ at Christmas-time. He was brilliant, kind and so full of humor, that he just lit up the room with his laughter! Kumar was Dad’s best, closest friend and trusted confidant. He will be sorely missed. Our deepest condolences to Sudha-auntie, Mukul and Neil.

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Yogesh and Bina Nivas says:

June 28, 2025 at 1:23 pm

Bina and I were very sad to hear about shailendra’s passing away!
He was a long time very close friend of ours and will be greatly missed!
Rest in peace my dear friend!

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Mohan & Sunita Goil says:

June 28, 2025 at 1:34 pm

Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Sunita and I thoroughly enjoyed Shailendra and Sudha’ s company in mid 80s to mid 90s in NJ. May his soul rest in eternal peace!

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Rajendra Kumar says:

June 28, 2025 at 1:41 pm

My Dear Shailendra Bhaisahab,
We love you and will always remember you throughout our lives. You are a noble soul who is destined to live in heaven for ever.
With lots of love and Good wishes to Sudha Bhabhi, Mukul and Neil.
Rajendra

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Upma and Dan Hardy says:

June 28, 2025 at 2:56 pm

Our deepest condolences to Sudha, Mukul, Neil and the entire family. We’re saddened by this unexpected loss in the family of Shailendra Bhaisahab. May you find comfort in the loving cherished memories you carry in your hearts.
May his soul be at peace. Om Shanti Om.

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Alka says:

June 28, 2025 at 9:58 pm

Dear Bhaisahab,
I can’t forget you in my life. I have lots of childhood memories in which you loved me so much. We love you. I am sad I can’t hear your voice.
Love
Alka

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