In Loving Memory
Priya Chitta Dimantha
“Thaththi”
September 17, 1943 – January 28, 2026
From the coastal village of Dodanduwa to cities across the globe, Thaththi lived a life filled with curiosity, adventure, and boundless love for family and discovery.
A Journey Through Time
Life's Milestones
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1943
Born in Sri Lanka
September 17th, Dodanduwa
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1950s
Childhood in Dodanduwa
Growing up on the coast, joining Arthur C. Clarke's rocket club
1960
Graduated First in Class
Nalanda College
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1962
University of Peradeniya
Civil Engineering
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1965
Journey Around the World
To University of Waterloo, Canada
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1968
Graduate Studies
Chaos theory breakthroughs
1970s
Montreal
Pratt & Whitney, meeting Amodanie
1975
Marriage
Wedding in Sri Lanka
1980
Cincinnati
General Electric
1985
Shawn Born
Welcoming a son
1990s
Indian Hill
Building a home in Cincinnati
2000s
Italy
Family travels
2007
Hawaii & Australia
Graduation trip with Shawn
2012
Colombia
Adventure continues
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2018
Shawn's Wedding
A proud father
2020
Return to Sri Lanka
Cinnamon Care
2026
Peaceful Passing
January 28th - A life well lived
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”
Jackie Robinson