Kamlesh Ratilal Patel, originally from Dhoraji, India, passed away suddenly November 25, 2019. He was born to Shantaben and Ratilal Patel on November 22, 1964 and was one of four siblings. He immigrated to Lansdale, Pennsylvania during his high school years in 1982, before moving to Tennessee in 1993. He is survived by his wife, Kashmira, and daughters Meera and Devi.
He was a loving father, husband, and an avid cook. Many of his weekends were spent at the local Hindu Cultural Center cooking and volunteering with his family members and many friends who all remember him as a crucial part of their team. Family and friends remember him for his patience, creativity, his love for food, and sense of humor. He truly showed his affection and passion through his actions and always put others’ wants and needs before him.
Funeral Services and viewing will be held at Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN on Friday, November 29, 2019 from 11am until 12noon with cremation to follow.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FamilyFuneralMemphis.com for the PATEL family.