Mr. Girdhari Lal Kachroo
Date of passing: 2025-04-02
Sh. Girdhari Lal Kachroo (GK) passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Wednesday April 02, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who instilled strong values of hard work, resilience, and compassion in his family.
Born in Srinagar Kashmir, GK along with his late wife Kanta (Sapru) embarked on a mission to cross the world—from Kashmir to Scotland to New York, and finally to New Jersey, to build a life filled with love, knowledge, and resilience.
He earned his bachelor’s degree from Jadavpur University India and two master’s degrees in engineering from the Brooklyn College of New York. Later he went on to become an environmental engineer at the New JerseyState Department of Environmental Protection.
His career spanned decades and enabled him to hold many unscrupulous companies violating Federal and New Jersey State environmental protection regulations accountable. In addition to his career aspirations, GK also owned and operated several boutique motel businesses and also became an avid stock trader in the later part of his life.
He is survived by his two children, Arun and Robert; daughter-in-law’s Vinita/Prerna; grandchildren Maya/Riya/Arianna; brother and sister-in-law Ashoke/Usha; sister Uma; nephews Vickie/Gautam, and nieces Sudha/Angela/Puja. His curiosity, strength, and kindness will continue to live on in the memories of those who knew and loved him.
A 4pm memorial service will be held on Saturday April 5, 2025 at the Leroy P. Wooster Funeral Home in Atco, NJ.
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The family can be reached at 609-744-8558
Dear Arun and Robert,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Girdhari Lal and Kanta ji. We were deeply saddened to hear this news, and our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God grant peace to the departed souls and give you strength to bear this great loss.
Girdhari Lal and me were classfellows at Jadavpur University and have many fond memories of our engineering college days together. It was our first time living outside of Kashmir, and we explored our new surroundings side by side, forming a bond that lasted a lifetime. We also lived in the neighbourhood here in Delhi while he started his carrier in India before shifting to U. K. We always stayed in touch despite the physical distances and made a point to meet whenever possible.
Kanta ji was a wonderful person and the perfect companion to Girdhari Lal. Their passing, so close together, is deeply tragic—but perhaps not surprising, given the strength of their bond. Their memory will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing them.
May you find solace in their love and the legacy they leave behind.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Maharaj and Nirmal Kaul
We are saddened to hear the passing away of Giridhari Lal Ji and Kanta Ji . Our association with them was between 1980- 1988 in NJ.
Both of them were kind hearted and friendly at all times. Though we did not meet each other in a long time but our good memories will keep all of moving forward in life.
May God give the family Peace , Comfort and Courage to bear the Loss.
May depaySouls Rest in Peace.
OM Shanti Shanti .
Girdhari Lal ji was a noble person and his passing is a great loss. He lost his wife Kanta ji only a few days back. God bless their soul and give the family courage to bear this loss.
Kachroo saheb and Kanta ji were an incredible couple full of compassion, kindness, and love for everyone. It’s unbelievable They’re both no more with us and defied ‘till death do us part’. I have so many fond memories of them during get-togethers. My dear souls rest in peace in heaven. Om Shanti.
Kachroo sahib a kind, compassionate and loving person will be greatly missed. I have personally very fond memories of him. Pray to Mother Divine to grant him Vishnov Bhawan. Our sincere condolences to Arun, Robert, extended Kachroo and Sapru family.
Om Shanti Om,
Sheela and Roshan Trakru