Ashok Kumar Datt

Ashok Kumar Datt - dedicated husband, father of two, and friend of many - passed away on December 9th, 2022, at the age of 74 within the comfort of his own home after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer. Ashok was born to Lok Nath and Laxmi Devi in Delhi, India and driven by the support and influence of his eldest siblings, Krishan Gopal Datt and Sheel Sikka, he immigrated to the United States to pursue a Master’s degree (MS) in Electrical Engineering. He would graduate and settle in Long Island before later moving to Virginia to work for a prestigious technology company. Ashok would eventually work for the US Government at the General Services Administration for 30 years before retiring. He arrived in America with only $8 in his pocket but was determined to succeed and build a life for his family and would not let any obstacle stand in his way. Outside of work, he spent his life learning, obtaining a second Master’s degree (MBA), and used his knowledge he gained through books to build his dream home with his wife Suman, as well as become a savvy real estate investor. Throughout the years, Ashok enjoyed traveling the world with his family and friends, singing, and dancing, and making friends wherever he went. He found great purpose sharing in the successes, joys, and challenges of those around him. Despite being diagnosed with a brain tumor, Ashok continued to live his life to the fullest, often seen with a microphone in hand, singing his favorite Hindi songs or the first to the dance floor at any celebration. He was brave and showed tremendous courage at every turn even after undergoing multiple surgeries and various treatments. Ashok is survived by his loving wife, Suman “Sumi”, of 47 years, who provided her full and unwavering support to him and remained at his side until the very end. His strong morals and wealth of knowledge will live on through his children Kapil & wife Joy and Kunal & wife Pooja along with his five grandchildren, all of whom he loved very much. He is also survived by his brother Vinod and sister Reita and numerous nieces and nephews, with whom he was very close. In his memory, donations can be made to his memorial fund, which will support the American Brain Tumor Association at https://give.abta.org/AshokDatt. Memorial services will be held at Pierce Funeral Home (9609 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110). The funeral will be Sunday, December 18th, 2022, at 10:00 AM.

Ashok Kumar Datt

December 9, 1948 - December 9, 2022