Power Maintainer Khemraj Mahadeo Succumbs to Virus

Power Department members at Pitkin Yard are mourning the death to the Coronavirus of PDM Khemraj Mahadeo, 55.  Brother Mahadeo, who is from Guyana, worked as a PMB in the Power Maintenance Pitkin Yard Repair Shop since this past January, when he transferred from system operation. He had 6 years on the job. He is survived by his widow, Ceriandia and two children, Sanjay and Anjaly.

Friend and co-worker Neil Alexander said that Brother Mahadeo “was a quiet man, a very reserved gentleman who always had a smile on his face with a pleasant demeanor.” Shop Steward Sergei Falko agreed.  “Khemraj was a very nice, quiet man, and a very hard worker.”

One of his family members posted the following on social media: “Today is a sad day for our family as we lost my nephew Khemraj Mahadeo, to the Coronavirus. He was 55 years old, strong and healthy. He was a hardworking, good and decent family man and a loving husband, father, son, nephew and brother, among other things. He battled with it for several days but in the end it was too much for him. May his soul Rest In Peace.”

Power Division Chair Steve Higgins said: “Our union has suffered difficult losses.  Brother Mahadeo was good union Brother, and well respected in the shop and throughout maintenance.  Please pray for him and his family and friends.”