Ram Bashyam was a uniquely kind and loving family man who had a great appreciation for his community.

Ram was born in India on December 14,1932. His career moved him from India to Germany and then to Canada a few years later. Ram married Seetha in 1969 and they had two children- Murali and Vidhya.

During most of that time, he worked as an engineer at Northern Telecom. He moved his family to Raleigh, North Carolina in 1980 and remained there the rest of his life. Outside of his profession, Ram loved photography and tennis, both of which he taught to his children.

Ram believed in people.

He valued every moment he could share with those he cared about. From the day he was born until the day he died on August 27, 2021, he gave joy to his parents, siblings, many nieces and nephews, spouse, children, grandson and anyone else who had the privilege of spending time with him. Whether friends or strangers, he would go out of his way to make their life better and be a positive member of his community.

Ram was a person who took great pride in his community. As a deeply religious individual, he was instrumental in the creation of Hindu temples in the Triangle area. His ever-present smile, his compassion towards others, and his vibrant personality will be greatly missed.

While we are saddened that he is no longer with us, we are at peace knowing he is reunited with his wife Seetha, who passed away on April 19, 2020.

Ram is survived by his children, Murali and Vidhya.

The family will be holding a simple ceremony on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Renaissance Funeral Home and Crematory, 7615 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615.