Dr. Surendra R. Rishi

Dr. Surendra R. Rishi, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family in Atlanta, GA on December 21, 2015. His sister, Usha Saxena, predeceased him

Born in Indore, India on November 6, 1929 to the late Dr. Ramchandra and Leelavati Rishi, he attended Ferguson College, Pune and received his medical degree from Grant Medical College, Mumbai. After 6 years of medical practice in India, including mentorship under the Birla Group in Pilani, followed by a superintendency at Bombay Hospital, he moved to the U.S. in 1963. He completed a fellowship in endocrinology at The George Washington University and Veterans Administration Hospital in Washington, D.C. in 1967. He joined Group Health Association where he practiced internal medicine for 25 years. Upon retiring from Group Health, he became the medical director for the Federal Correctional Institute in Jesup, GA until 1998.  His true love and passion for medical science and his deep care for his patients made him an extraordinary physician.

Dr. Rishi was an avid reader, a world traveler, loved gardening, playing Bridge, and exercising at the YMCA. He had a great appreciation for science and nature, classical music, mathematics, American history, and enjoyed discussing these subjects with friends and family. He will be missed dearly.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Shakuntala, and their daughters: Shobhana Rishi, her sons, Adam and Samir O’Brien; Padma (Pam) Washington, husband Kirk, their three children, Kyle, Jack, and Katy; Shanta Dube, husband Niraj, their daughter, Radha; brother Baal Rishi, wife Usha & extended family and many friends here and in India..

A private service was held on December 21, 2015 in Cumming, GA.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA  30040   (770) 886.9899