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Angammal Nanjappasari Veluswamy, affectionately known as “Angie,” passed away peacefully at home in Longboat Key, Florida on October 30th, 2024 at the age of 84. Angammal was born February 22, 1940 in the small town of Kollegal in southern India into a family of metal workers and farmers. She was an exceptional student her entire life, a dear wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, doctor, classmate, a world traveler, and constant trailblazer. She began her life’s incredible journey in India and immigrated to New York City in 1964, settled in Detroit, and finally retired in Sarasota, Florida. She led a life marked by devotion to her family and a pioneering career in medicine that started in the 1960s and continued until her retirement in 2012.
Dr A.N. Veluswamy graduated from Madras Medical College in 1964, distinguishing herself early on by graduating with honors at a time when few women were admitted to medical school in India. She dedicated over 50 years to psychiatry, establishing a successful private practice and earning respect as a dedicated psychiatrist and tireless working wife and mother.
Angammal is survived by her husband, Dr. Varudeyam P. Veluswamy; her son and daughter-in-law Murali Veluswamy and Julie; her daughter and son-in law Dr. Asha Downs and Richard; her grandsons, Arasan Veluswamy, Shane Downs, and Graeme Downs; her sister D. Bhagyalakshmi; niece Dr. Uma Velupandian and her husband Dr. Velupandian Guruswamy and daughter Divya Velupandian. Angammal was the daughter of the late P. Nanjappasari and N. Parvathiammal.
Angammal was a proud Hindu and her faith played a significant role in her life. Her personal hobbies included cooking incredible Indian dishes as she truly enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends, adding love and warmth to many gatherings. Her life’s impact and cherished memories will continue to live on through her family, friends, and all those who were fortunate to know her.
Virtual Celebration Of Life
Recorded Sunday, November 17, 2024
Angammal’s family invites you to view the Celebration of Life service & reception honoring her life and legacy.
What a role model Dr. Angammal Veluswamy was for a junior psychiatrist like me who could listen to you, observe you, and learn so much of real-world wisdom! Our deepest sympathies to all the grieving family members.
Aunty,
You have been an inspiration to many of us. You showered love and affection to the family and friends. Lot of memories to recollect. Always at the end, it was your love and the smiling face that will be remembered forever.
Moe, Asha and Uncle, Aunty left us with countless sweet memories to cherish. Her warmth and love will forever remain in our hearts.
Dear Grandma,
I will forever miss seeing your face and smile whenever we visited in Michigan and Florida. You cared about us so much and your love is the reason I am the person I am today. I am grateful that I was able to attend the University of Florida (without you and Tatha that not being possible) and visit you when I had a break from my studies. To my Tatha, I love you too. You and Grandma are some of my greatest role models. I have learned everything about my South Indian roots from you two. I am proud to carry on your legacy.
– Shane
Dear Aunty, Nina, Pilar and I will miss you very much. We were so blessed to visit you Labor Day Weekend 2024. You have been an amazing source of support and inspiration over the years right from my childhood and through my years migrating to USA. You always gave unconditional love and deep inspiration to achieve the impossible. Never complaining and always pushing forward. Will miss all the amazing meals you would make. Love and Peace.
Dear Uncle, Murali and Asha,
Thinking of Aunty and all of you with love. Uncle and Aunty have been lifelong friends of my dad, and our lives are colored with the joy and blessings from this relationship. Your mom helped us pick our so many memorable items in our home that we recalled fondly over time. Her life has been a testament to her strong will and determination. May she continue to be blessed in the life hereafter.
love
Ajanthi
Hi VP: You & your family are in our thoughts since that fateful day about two weeks ago. We will miss the physical presence of Angammal, but her memories will last a lifetime./ Semina & Aftab.
Dear Velu,
Our deepest condolences to you and all of your family. We have very fond memories with both of you in Michigan over the years. We will cherish them for the rest of our lives.
May her Soul Rest in Peace.
NT and Menaka
Our Deepest Sympathy. DeAnne and Gary Talbot
Hi Veluswamy,
Our heart-felt condolences to you, Murali and Asha.
We all miss Dr.Angammal and may her soul rest in PEACE.
( Mapillai )M. Rajah and Surabhi Sekaran.
Dear Velu Uncle,
I was shocked by the news of Aunt’s passing, my heartfelt condolences to you, Murali and Asha. May her memory be eternal. I keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Karthik Subramaniam, New Jersey.