Mati Lal Pal Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Mati Lal Pal (Flushing, New York) is shared. Mati passed away on July 10, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mati Lal Pal to pay them a last tribute.
Mati will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Mati by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Mati is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Mati’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
In India, a distinct memory of the 1971 Bangladesh War was donating one's blood ("apna khoon" in Hindi, a serious matter) and buying and affixing the extra 5 Naya Paisa (equivalent to U.S. cents, sort-of) on all postage stamps for several years — to help the Indian government clothe and feed thousands of refugees pouring into India while civilians were being killed in Bangladesh.
