Madhukanta Shah

Madhukanta I. Shah - Obituary Madhukanta Indravadan Shah aka “Baa” passed peacefully with her loved ones on May 24, 2021 at 2:45 PM in New Jersey. Our beloved Baa was born on March 27, 1934 in Gujarat, India, where she was raised with her four sisters in the village of Jhanor. She was married in 1947 to the late Indravadan Shah, and they lived as well-respected community leaders in the village of Bachar. Together they raised 4 beautiful children, Pratima, Atul, Nilesh, and Rajesh. In 1982, she immigrated to the United States of America to reunite with her husband, who had left India prior, seeking the American dream for their family. Baa was the epitome of a devoted, loving, and nurturing wife, mother, and grandmother. She greatly valued her Indian culture, and carried those traditions with her until the very end. As the matriarch of the family, she made it her responsibility to not only teach her grandchildren about the Hindu religion, but also to instill the Indian values she transported from her motherland. In fact, Baa only once traded her traditional sari for slacks, and thereafter decided to stick to her traditional roots. Her warm smile was always welcoming, and she was ready to host even at a minute’s notice. Most of all though, Baa was known for her delicious Indian cooking. All the neighborhood kids, whether she was in New Jersey or Massachusetts, would gather to enjoy the grand afterschool feast Baa would prepare. She devoted her life to nurturing her children and spoiling her grandchildren. Baa was a woman of great strength, who overcame many adversities, always with a smile on her face. From being married at a young age, to leaving behind everything she knew and starting a new life in a new country, she persevered. From language barriers to cultural assimilation, she conquered it all. No matter what trials and tribulations she faced, she faced them wrapped in her sari and sense of humor. Madhukanta is survived by her four children, Pratima Kotia, Atul Shah, Nilesh Shah and Rajesh Shah, nine grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Our adorable Baa lived a complete life, full of adventure and courage. She will forever be cherished and celebrated for her lively personality. She exemplified strength and fortitude, which greatly shaped the strong and fierce granddaughters she has today. Her family will honor all that she was by carrying on the traditions and values she so deeply believed in. We will never forget the sacrifices she made for our family, and we owe her a lifetime of gratitude for the beautiful and blessed lives we have today. We find solace in knowing that her soul is in harmony with her beloved husband of 74 years. May her atma transcend and find eternal peace. Jai Shri Krishna. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing at Madonna Multinational Home for Funerals, located at 109 Howe Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey 07055, on Wednesday, May 27, 2021 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Eastern Time). Zoom Information: https://keeptruckin.zoom.us/j/89153143827 Meeting ID: 891 5314 3827 To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Madhukanta Indravadan Shah, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Madhukanta Shah

March 27, 1934 - May 24, 2021