Navinchandra Raojibhai Patel

Navinchandra Raojibhai Patel was born on Nov 24th 1946 to Kashiben Patel and Raojibhai Patel in Mombasa, Kenya. Navin did his primary education in Mombasa, Kenya and Chaklasi, India. He studied in the United Kingdom at Harrow Technical College, earning multiple degrees in Engineering and Mathematics. After graduating university, he went on to secure a job with Middlesex Hospital where he became the Chief Biomedical Engineer. A short time later, Navin was also recruited by Scotland Yard to be a security systems engineer - where he proudly served while also working at Middlesex Hospital. In 1974, he married the late Ushaben Patel of Bandani, India. He also owned a newspaper agent store in Boundsgreen where Usha worked. In 1982, his son Bhavin Patel was born, followed by his daughter Bhavita Patel in 1985.

After the birth of his children, the family moved to the United States of America, where Navin went into a new career. He first opened a retail florist shop, ‘Harbor Flower World’, and subsequently a wholesale flower business ‘Midway Floral’. He owned and operated both businesses while raising their successful children. After his children became adults later in life, Ushaben passed away and Navin found companionship with Meenaxi Mandalaywala. Navin loved his children and grandchildren. His grandchildren Alia, Devin and Devina knew him as “dada.” Dada’s house was always fun and he always spoiled them with treats and pool time. He entertained them with funny faces, stories, games, and trips to the park. Out of all his grandchildren, Navin provided extra care for Alia after school by taking her to soccer games, football practice and swimming practice. Navin always taught his children and grandchildren to treat people well, and to focus on academics as he believed that it lead to success and freedom. Navin will be vigorously loved and missed. He is survived by his son Bhavin Patel, his grand daughter Alia; his daughter Bhavita Patel Cooley and his son-in-law Timon Cooley, his grand children Devin, and Devina; his youngest brother Raju Patel, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Navin is preceeded in death by his wife Usha Patel, mother Kashiben Patel, father Raojibhai Patel, and brother Ramesh Patel.

A funeral service for Navinchandra will be held Friday, November 19, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery, 401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.greenacresmortuary.net for the Patel family.