Jitendra Venilal Kalyani

In Loving Memory of Jitendra V. Kalyani It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Jitendra V. Kalyani, on December 8, 2024, at the age of 81. His presence enriched our lives in countless ways, and his absence will be deeply felt. Jiten was born on March 4, 1943, in Jasdan, India, to Venilal and Champa Kalyani. The second youngest of eight siblings, he spent his formative years in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, before moving to Ahmedabad, where he earned a civil engineering degree from LD College of Engineering. After graduating, Jitendra began his career at a consulting firm in Mumbai. In December 1966, he married the love of his life, Sheela, before embarking on a new chapter in the United States. Together, they embraced the opportunities and challenges of starting fresh in a new country. Jitendra pursued a graduate degree at the University of West Virginia, earning his master's in May 1968. The couple settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where their daughter, Anjali, was born. In 1973, they relocated to Pocatello, Idaho, and welcomed their son, Amish, 1976. Jitendra’s entrepreneurial drive led him to establish a thriving engineering consulting firm, which he ran with passion and dedication until his retirement. As the first in his family to immigrate to the US, he worked tirelessly to provide opportunities for his family and friends from India and later sponsored several relatives who also became U.S. citizens, extending his legacy of love and support. Known for his boundless energy, sharp wit, and compassionate heart, Jitendra brought joy and inspiration to those around him. He was a devoted husband whose enduring love for Sheela set an example of commitment and partnership. He instilled in his children the values of hard work, independence, integrity, and the importance of family. Jiten is survived by his children, Anjali and Amish, and his grandchildren, Aniya and Asha. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sheela. While our hearts are heavy with grief, we find comfort in knowing that Jiten is now reunited in peace with the love of his life. His spirit lives on in all of us, and we will carry his memory forward with love, gratitude, and pride. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association. Rest in peace, Dad. You will live on forever in our hearts and spirits.

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Jitendra Venilal Kalyani

March 4, 1943 - December 8, 2024