Chitta R Sarkar
June 9, 1944 - February 11, 2020
Dr. Chitto Sarkar passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the age of 75 from complications after a dialysis treatment. Dr. Sarkar of Brea, California is survived by his wife Anita and son Raja. Known to many as "Chittoda", Dr. Sarkar graduated from Presidency College, Kolkata with honors in Chemistry. He then pursued graduate studies in Polymer Chemistry at Science College, University of Calcutta and received his second Masters Degree in Polymer Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1967. Finally he completed his PhD in Polymer Chemistry and an MBA from the University of Akron, Ohio. Dr. Sarkar worked at Abbott Laboratories in Illinois before moving to Brea, California in 1999 to join Avery Dennison Corporation as Director of R&D. An avid competitor in anything sports, Dr. Sarkar was a constant fixture in the Chicago Bengali community's carom and tennis tournaments and became champion in both sports numerous times. He is fondly remembered for his "must win" attitude. We wish our deepest condolences to Dr. Sarkar's family. May his soul rest in peace.
Dr. Chitto Sarkar passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the age of 75 from complications after a dialysis treatment. Dr. Sarkar of Brea, California is survived by his wife Anita and son Raja. Known to many as "Chittoda",... View Obituary & Service Information