Rakesh Kumar Gupta Obituary
The memory of Rakesh Kumar Gupta (Morgantown, West Virginia), who passed away on May 22, 2026 at the age of 71, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Rakesh's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He is survived by: his wife Gunjan Gupta; his daughters, Deepti Gupta Singhvi and Neha Gupta; his sons-in-law, Ajay Singhvi and Rohit Subash Nair; and his grandsons, Shreyas and Aadav Singhvi.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 25th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the McCulla Funeral Home (770 Fairmont Rd, Morgantown, WV 26501). A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 25th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
His research was directed toward the understanding of Polymer Rheology, which he accomplished through contributions to numerous research publications, conference presentations, and authorship of multiple books.