Pratima Bhattacharya

Pratima Bhattacharya of Columbus, Ohio passed away on February 20, 2026. Pratima was born on January 7, 1935 in Jiaganj, India to the late Suhasini Bhattacharya and Ramesh Chandra Bhattacharya. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nirmal Kumar Bhattacharjee.

She is lovingly survived by her children, Tanushree Dutta, Utpal Bhattacharya and Pallab Bhattacharya; her grandchildren, Prabal Dutta, Malini Dutta Swank, Piyali Flugstad and Nisha Bhattacharya; and the loveliest bunch of great-grandchildren who were her pride and joy.

Pratima was a devoted family pillar and known as the heart of the home. She was a vivid and humorous storyteller with an uncanny ability to remember the finest detail. Her interests and hobbies included watching TV serials (everything from dramas like Adaalat to Mahabharat to Days of our Lives), gardening, cooking and reading. Pratima's home-cooked meals filled the hearts and bellies of many in Columbus—her delicious Shukto, Rui Machher Kalia, Ilish Machher Paturi and Pithe were legendary. Her skilled hands could make the most simple, traditional Bengali dish taste like it came straight from a Michelin-starred restaurant. Even her omelettes were sought-after favorites among the grandchildren.

Beloved Pratima will be deeply missed by her family, friends and Columbus community. We pray for the eternal peace of her departed soul. আমরা তাঁর আত্মার চির শান্তি কামনা করি |

Visitation will be held from 2-4pm, Sunday, March 1, 2026, with Words of Remembrance starting at 3pm.

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