Sujit Sengupta passed away courageously at North York General Hospital. He was the adored son of Gouri and Santi especially as he was the first-born. He will be missed by his loving wife of 47 years, Sheila, daughters Sonia and Sabrina (Bill). Sujit was a doting grandfather to Caroline, Gordon and Eddie and enjoyed the time he spent with them. He was the beloved brother of Sumana (Chandru) and special uncle to Sujon.

Born in Kolkata, India, Sujit went to the UK to study at Loughborough University, where he graduated with a Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering. He subsequently moved to Canada in 1979 and started many business ventures close to his heart. Sujit was an astute businessman, and respected by his colleagues for his honesty, integrity and sincerity.

Sujit enjoyed sports and had a love for golf and cricket. He played golf regularly and enjoyed watching the major tournaments with friends. In his schooldays he was an exciting footballer and an extremely fast swing bowler in cricket.

In the true sense Sujit was a “foodie” and loved different kinds of cuisine. He frequented many restaurants all over the world, and entertained family and friends often. He loved cooking on the barbeque and amongst other things, his steaks were done to perfection. He also had a passion for good wines, especially the vintage wines from Italy and France.

In addition to his many passions and pursuits, Sujit was known for his deep affection for animals, particularly his dogs. He cherished the serene moments spent walking his dogs through the trails of Sunnybrook Park. Sujit’s heart always seemed to brighten in the presence of a furry friend.

In his quiet moments, Sujit could often be found with the television tuned to MSNBC, staying informed about the current events and engaging with the world around him. This was a testament to his curiosity and his desire to understand the complexities of the world. He also had an infectious passion for cars and gadgets. He was always eager to explore the latest advancements and discover how they could enhance our daily lives.

Sujit will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and his pets. The staff from the daycare centre were close to his heart at the end of his journey, and they will always remember him as a kind and decent soul. Sujit’s warmth, generosity and unwavering loyalty, defined his life. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and cherished memories that will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Visitation: Thursday Feb 22nd 4pm-8pm at Mt Pleasant Cemetery Funeral Centre (375 Mt Pleasant Road)

Service: Friday Feb 23rd 10:30am-12:30pm at Mt Pleasant Cemetery Funeral Centre (375 Mt Pleasant Road)

Hindu Service: Sat Feb 24th 10:30-12:00 at Bangladesh Canada Hindu Mandir (16 Dohme Ave, East York, M4B 1Y9). Lunch to follow.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made at North York General hospital and Golden Rescue.