This is the platform to celebrate the life of Venkata Siva Naga Kishore Amulothu, known to all of us as Kishore.
A rare form of Leukemia took him away from us, but his wonderful memories and fragrance of his presence linger on for eternity with us.
We would like you all to share your precious moments with... see moreThis is the platform to celebrate the life of Venkata Siva Naga Kishore Amulothu, known to all of us as Kishore.
A rare form of Leukemia took him away from us, but his wonderful memories and fragrance of his presence linger on for eternity with us.
We would like you all to share your precious moments with him and any anecdotes to pay tribute to this wonderful soul who taught us the beauty of life without actually teaching.
I was introduced to Kishore in 2011 by my husband Dilli. He had his own inhibitions at the beginning but it didn’t take too long for it to blossom into an endearing relationship! I was lucky to gain his affection and freedom to treat him as a dear... moreI was introduced to Kishore in 2011 by my husband Dilli. He had his own inhibitions at the beginning but it didn’t take too long for it to blossom into an endearing relationship! I was lucky to gain his affection and freedom to treat him as a dear brother and he reciprocated it with utmost respect! We had the best of the memories with him during that time, be it during holiday trips or his favorite meals at home. He had a heart of gold, spontaneous sense of humor, self esteem, was smart, talented, hardworking and his character never changed a bit even during his most difficult times. He was true fighter. He was fortunate to have a loving and supportive family and an outstanding life partner just like he was to them! There are no words to describe his sudden loss and a lifetime is not enough to digest the fact that he’s no more probably because he has, is and will always live in our hearts!
Some of the heartfelt moments although untold never lose their magic even when reminisced infinitely! less
He is my brother in law. He is very very good person having more helpful nature. More over he is good technical and inspirational to all. God took him short age but he lives in our heart forever. May his soul rest in peace.
Miss you Bavagaru.
I feel he born to help others, never hurt anyone, he doesn't deserve to leave us so early😓, Kishore was my colleague at IBM, we used to have fun chat at lunches and discuss more about politics, Yoga, Meditation, organic products etc. I literally cried... moreI feel he born to help others, never hurt anyone, he doesn't deserve to leave us so early😓, Kishore was my colleague at IBM, we used to have fun chat at lunches and discuss more about politics, Yoga, Meditation, organic products etc. I literally cried when I heard about his diagnosis through Ashish. One week before his last breath he told me that he has long life as per horoscope, I wish it should have come true. Bhanu and Kishore are real fighters, Kishore used to drive himself to the office after Chemotherapy(I can't even imagine how he was able to make it), Bhanu tried her best to save him with little help from all of us. I believe we will meet Kishore again in the second birth as we believe in the Hindu religion. God bless Bhanu and Vindya.
Forever Remembered, Forever Missed you Kishore!! less
We all try to be good people. Kishore did not have to try. He was my co-worker at IBM - that would be a massive understatement. He was much more. His name brings a smile on anyone's face. He was a dependable friend, a brother, a confidante, a family... moreWe all try to be good people. Kishore did not have to try. He was my co-worker at IBM - that would be a massive understatement. He was much more. His name brings a smile on anyone's face. He was a dependable friend, a brother, a confidante, a family member, teacher, counselor and mostly a shoulder for many of us in the team. To sum it up, the most beautiful thing in the world is a baby's smile - so plain and innocent. Kishore had that smile- simply because he’s a child at heart. He loved simple pleasures - Telugu movies, biriyani, making fun of someone, making self-deprecative jokes, playing TT, solving issues at work but mostly helping others. He loved his little family and extended family. The problem is he believed that all of us are family. Kishore, I will miss your presence, your joyous laughter, you bantering Ashish, your kindness, your writing (especially on the board), your hilarious English, your reassurances, your quirks and eccentricities...the list goes on. We meet people in our life for a reason. Kishore, dear young friend, I wish I was and will be half as good as you were. You are SO SPECIAL because you made each of us feel SO SPECIAL. It's not a farewell as I hope our paths cross again in some other dimension, life or universe. less
My dear dear dear Friend, I will miss you KB, till my last breath. (I used to call him KB, short form of Kishore Bhai, picked from our former Director Khurram Khani)
Shared such good times with you since we met at Blade Network Technologies(IBM) in... moreMy dear dear dear Friend, I will miss you KB, till my last breath. (I used to call him KB, short form of Kishore Bhai, picked from our former Director Khurram Khani)
Shared such good times with you since we met at Blade Network Technologies(IBM) in November 2010, as destiny would I got my apartment just opposite yours, it was by coincidence.
Our journey started from there, and shared a very very special relationship with you. We always had friendly banter and would not leave an opportunity to pull each other legs and that's what brought us close.
I remember you always told me, that if you are angry with someone you go into silence, I was much the opposite. That's a great asset to have, silence when you are angry. Not many today have that quality. I remember your famous quote in office (in our office we have a Silent one (Tony Phong, who used to sit in lab all alone and not talk to anyone), and then there is Violent one, (which is me). It was ROFL moment.
Even when you decided to move to North Carolina from San Jose, we did a cross country drive in extreme winter weather encountering snow storms on the way. That was a fun drive (although I caused stress for you with my reckless driving, as I remember you say that 'I wiped out Amulothu Family'). Another ROFL moment, the way you spoke that phrase with fear in your words.
While at IBM, we were at opposite coast for a long time, but we were always together, it was great fun to work with you. I shared my highs and lows with you.
Your advice in tough situations were leading light for me. Words are not enough to describe what you have been in my life.
I still remember that night of January 24' 2018, when you were diagnosed with Leukemia. It was a very dark night for me, I was shivering while driving back to home from Stanford Hospital, I just could not believe it.
And then, I could see the immense pain you went through with your treatment, with Bhanu & you expecting your first child made it all the more tougher. Life transformed on that day.
But you were a true fighter, you endured the most challenging times with great courage and almost beat the disease. Hats off to you my friend. I wish I was there to meet you one more time, I wanted to hug you, but I could not, I wanted to hold your hand, but I could not. I am sorry.
I hope you are now free from all the pain, and wish that you are Happy and Healthy wherever you are. Good Luck Mate!!!
Signing Off, your friend Kapura less