Dr. Omatta Mahasen Sirisena
July 29, 1938 ~ November 11, 2024
Resided in: Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Rocky Mount – Dr. Omatta Mahasen Sirisena, age 86, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024. Born in Colombo, Sri Lanka on July 29, 1938, he was the son of the late Buddhadasa Sirisena and Ceciliana Lokuralage Sirisena. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Nilanthi Sirisena; and his eight brothers and sisters.
Dr. Sirisena retired as a physician after over 40 years practicing in Rocky Mount. He attended The Royal College Colombo and was a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. He finished additional studies in England where he became certified to practice psychiatry and internal medicine. He immigrated with his family to North Carolina in 1974 and started a highly successful private practice in internal medicine. He was a member of the Royal College of Physicians and a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He was an avid chess player and reader, an amateur mathematician, and loved boxing and football.
Dr. Sirisena is survived by his second wife, Anoma Attygalle; his daughters, Hasanthika Sirisena, Manoma Sirisena, and Imali Sirisena; his son-in-law, Parker Kitterman; his grandchildren, Neela Kitterman and Leo Kitterman; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members around the world. His family wants to thank Tony Battle who provided care for Dr. Sirisena for eight years.
Flowers are welcome or tributes can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
A Celebration of Life Service to celebrate Dr. Sirisena’s life will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Services
Celebration of Life: Friday, November 29, 2024 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC United States
27804
252-451-8800
Visitation: Friday, November 29, 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC United States
27804
2524518800
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Omatta Mahasen Sirisena 's name.
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
PO Box 5014
Hagerstown,
MD
21741
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I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Michelle Petruolo
A simple honest precious man who always welcomed me, with Aunty, in his home when I was a student in Greensboro. I was in awe that he had a “plane” and a horse 😊I had the chance to visit them with my family, a few times after that too, at Candlewood Road. The small kids had a ball in the pool.
May the Blessings of the Triple Gem be with his Entire Family, Now and Always
Our deepest sympathies to you all for the loss of your beloved father , Mahasen Bappa …please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time …
Mahasen Bappa was my father’s youngest brother , and although we last met about ten long years ago when he visited us in Sri Lanka , his memory remains close to our hearts ..During that visit , he spent time with my mother and my family , sharing his future plans of spending a few months every year in Sri Lanka , even looking for an apartment in Narahenpita his very own home town .
Sadly a year later we were saddened to hear that he had suffered a stroke which prevented him from traveling .
He was a kind hearted doctor who dedicated countless hours to his patients , earning their love and admiration . He often shared with us the stories of how much the patients loved him .
In the later years my cousins along with Anoma took very good care of him ensuring that he led a comfortable and peaceful life .
Dear Hassie , Annie and Imali , we pray for your strength and inner peace at this time and we hope you find comfort knowing how deeply Mahasen Bappa was loved and respected by all who knew him …
Good Bye , Mahsen Bappa …. May you attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana
Upendra Sirisena & Family
So very sorry to hear of Dr Sirisena’s passing. He was always the kindest person. My condolences to the family.
Sending sincere condolences to the Sirisena family on the loss of your Dad. May God be with you during this time of remembrance.
Peace and love,
Mieko & Ron Timmons
Deepest condolences,