Mysore/Mysuru: Carolyn Parpia (91), Founder-Principal of CFTRI School and wife of former CFTRI Director late Dr. H.A.B Parpia, passed away yesterday (Apr. 14)  at her daughter Sheralyn’s residence in Rome, Italy. She was a long-time resident of Emerald Enclave in Hebbal, behind Infosys in city.  

She leaves behind two sons Fareed and Ijaz, who reside in the US, two daughters Sheralyn, who resides in Italy and Juli, who is married to Vivek Cariappa of Krac-a-Dawna Organic Farm in H.D. Kote taluk, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Rome today, according to sources.

Dr. H.A.B. Parpia (91) had pre-deceased Carolyn on July 9, 2013 and his body was donated to Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) as per his wish.

note: Parpias were living in Hinkal and regular readers of SOM. Mrs. Parpia would call me and report about irregular delivery of paper. Once she called me and complained about the language and the theme of my column Abracadabra on moral grounds. Foolishly, I ventured to explain, but she was so furious, I was asked to stop supply of SOM forthwith. However, after four days she called to resume supply, advising me to be a good boy! — K. B. Ganapathy, Founder-Editor, Star of Mysore.