Ramesh A. Oza

Ramesh A. Oza was born August 5, 1946 in Bhavnagar, India to Anantray and Vinod Oza. Oza received his education in India including four years at the Gujarat University in Ahmedabad, India. He received his MA degree in Economics and Politics. In the year of 1969 Oza moved to the United States of America and decided to attend Morgan State University.Ramesh worked for the East Baltimore Medical Plan, West Baltimore Community Corporation and Seton Hill Memorial Nursing Home before starting his employment with March Funeral Homes. His tenure with the funeral home started October 11, 1979 and continued until his demise. Oza stated that when he met the family, he knew he would be “at home”.Oza loved reading the newspaper for the world news. He loved Indian Folk and Film Music and he loved helping his community. He learned enough about the immigration process that he was able to assist many with the procedure. He would teach his acquaintances how to settle down in this country legally. Oza shared his family, his home and his knowledge with others. He felt the need to be a part of this community and would give information to co-workers in need of guidance. He touched us all.Oza was a family man and spoke well of his parents, his sister, and especially his children. His first son, Summit, lived a little over four years and brought him so much happiness. Oza signed up to become an organ donor because of the accident that took his son’s life. He felt this was a way to honor his son. His twins, Pranav and Priyanka, were a blessing to him and he would proudly tell you of their accomplishments in school. On the day for “Take your child to work”, Ramesh would bring his daughter to assist him and other co-workers. Oza married his wife, Rekha in the year of 1989 and brought her to the U. S. shortly thereafter. You could tell this union had been blessed by the manner they treated each other. Oza was a dedicated husband and enjoyed introducing her to Baltimore and his many friends. His friends took to Rekha because they loved Oza. Prayer was extremely important to Oza. His family had a daily schedule of praying together every evening. He felt that the power of pray would help the family stay together. Oza enjoyed his accounting position with the March Funeral Homes and he had a way of joking with the employees. The employees loved him, the employees at the banks loved him, our suppliers loved him, our neighbors loved him. Ramesh Oza will truly be missed by all.He leaves to cherish his loving memory his loving and devoted wife, Rekha, his children, Pranav and Priyanka, one sister, Saroj, other relatives and friends. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy.A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Yes, these things I too will miss.Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.My life’s been full, some of it with pain, At the end of the fight, victory I’ve gained Thru it all, I’ve gained so much, True Friends, family, good timesAnd my special love’s touch. Lift up your heart and please don’t grieve,God wanted me now, he set me free.

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Ramesh A. Oza

August 5, 1946 - December 24, 2002