Arvind Paranjpe
March 22, 1942 - December 10, 2023Obituary
Arvind Paranjpe, of Murrysville, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away in Tavares, FL on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. He left this world surrounded by loved ones, leaving a legacy of caring, kindness, humor. Arvind’s life was a story of accomplishments and adventure, born in 1942, growing up in Shivaji Park (Mumbai), graduating from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and coming to the U.S. in 1967 for an M.S. in Industrial Engineering at UC Berkeley.
Professionally, Arvind worked through progressively responsible positions in railroad products at Abex Corporation to become President of Denison Hydraulics North America. Arvind next served as CEO of Triplex-Lloyd, a London-based diversified industrial products company. Coming to Pittsburgh in 1991, Arvind established a strategic planning consulting practice, and chaired CEO and key executive peer groups for Vistage International.
After retiring, Arvind continued to provide business assistance via SCORE Westmoreland. Arvind developed a love of jazz growing up in India, and a deep appreciation of contemporary music while at Berkeley. Arvind enjoyed traveling all over the world with his family, including many trips to Stratford Ontario and Edinburgh Scotland for their annual theater festivals. Although he grew up without pets, Arvind loved living ‘at the farm’ with Betsy since 1992 with an assortment of farm animals and pets. Arvind’s sense of humor and love of puns carried through to his last days. He was a very thoughtful and loving person, devoted to his family and friends, and committed to his clients.
Arvind is survived by his loving wife Betsy Aiken, his children Kiran Paranjpe (Tonnie Markley) of New Paltz, NY; Anjelika Paranjpe Temple (David Temple) of Mill Valley, CA; Maureen Kelly of Friendship, PA; grandchildren Ravi and Kavir Paranjpe, and Anokhi and Indira Paranjpe-Temple; his former wife Asha Paranjpe Williams, and nephew Nitin Jatekar, nieces Nandita Sheorey and Nandita Pearce, and their families.
A memorial may be held at a later date.
Memories and Condolences
Anjelika, Kiran, Maureen, Betsy and family, I was so incredibly sad to hear of Arvind’s passing. I was a huge fan of him, from the moment my dad introduced us. He was many things, but I remember him best as an amazing, fun-loving and gentle soul! I’m comforted to hear that you were all by his side,...
Rajiv GhantaCondolenceAnj and fam, sending you so much love and a big, tight hug. So glad you got to have this week and what sounds like some truly classic and beautiful moments with your dad. Arv was an absolute joy and I’m so grateful for the time we all got to spend with him. He was seriously was so sweet and down and...
Carrie NazzaroCondolenceArvind Paranjpe, a native of Mumbai, educated at Cal Berkeley, world-traveler, denizen of urban jazz haunts, confidant & facilitator of Captains of In...
Charles R. ConwayMemoryHere’s to Arvind! What a legend! And what a testament to his character and your family’s closeness that he was surrounded by such immense love as he passed. I can only hope to go in a such a peaceful and loving way one day. We’re here to support and love you through this next phase. Love you....
Becky BloomCondolenceI am so sorry about Arvind but what a gift that you all were there this week. The Spotify reveal, the cast of characters, the delusion and clarity, memories of travel and the farm, go with it because, as others have said, the grief is forever but part of an unfolding of love that’s also forever. We...
Margot BennettCondolence
Thought I'd share a poem written by Arvind's father Gangadhar Paranjpe, in the late 1920s. I know Dad was elated to find his father's book of poems, e...
Anjelika TempleMemory