At times there were bright spots. Ultimately, he became offensive to our Sampradaya, Srila Prabhupada, Sridhara Maharaja, etc., and his intellectual appetite and psychosis subduded his heart. However, in all of this I sensed that he had a deep affection for me. In fact, he called me out of the blue in early February just before I left for India to say so. Below is a letter I wrote to my disciples concerning his death just after I heard about it.
People can think whatever they want.
This is my impression from my prayers offered. To those connected to me in the service of Guru and Gauranga, Please see if it will be possible to arrange for cremation and placing his remians in the Yamuna. His ex-wife, and more, his mother will be able to legally make this decision, not me. However, it is my request for obvious reasons, although not his mother may not understand. However, if this poses too much dificulty or pain for anyone, especially his mother, do not persist in the least.