Dr. Chitrachedu Naganna

Dr. Chitrachedu Naganna, born in Kotanka, India, the youngest son of Narayanamma and Pedda Chowdappa, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021, at 8:25 am, at the age of 80 surrounded by his wife and children and extended family.

Dr. Naganna came to the United States with his wife in 1969 to New York and settled in Westminster, MD in October 1975 with his 3 beloved children and has considered this his home ever since.  Over the past 46 years as the renowned first Cardiologist in Westminster, MD, he cared for countless patients in the community and beyond. 

In addition to being a great doctor, he was a great businessman and philanthropist, helping numerous organizations, including being a founder of the Greater Baltimore temple. His foundation will continue to support the local community even after his passing.  In addition to local charities, he never forgot his roots and upbringing and worked tirelessly to build, grow and support the village of Kotanka that helped raise him by building a school and medical clinic.

He is survived by his beloved wife Dr. Vimala Naganna, three children who all followed in his medical footsteps:  Dr. Shankar Naganna, an Internist, Dr. Latha Naganna, a Cardiologist and daughter, and Anitha Rangarajan, a Physical Therapist who all continue to serve the community he helped build;  their spouses Karen Naganna, Aaron Fray and Venkat Rangarajan, and his cherished grandchildren Leila, Kiran, Rina, Riya, Anisa, Krishnan and Asha, also survive him in death.

The family will receive friends on Monday, November 22, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254 E. Main St., Westminster.

A private funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. 

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations be sent to the Westminster, MD Boys and Girls Club, 71 E. Main St., Westminster, MD 21157.

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