Soli K Choksi

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Soli Kaikhshrue Choksi, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and beloved member of his community. Soli passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025.

Born on September 19, 1938, in Mumbai, India, Soli lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to his family and profession. A dentist by training and passion, Soli and his wife, Pearl courageously took a leap of faith together in 1973, immigrating to the United States to build a bright future for their family. They shared 63 wonderful years of marriage, partnership, and devotion.

Soli will always be remembered for his witty and colorful sense of humor, his deep commitment to excellence, and his generosity. He was passionate about dentistry, not only practicing, but teaching it. As a Professor and Chair at Howard University, where he served for 30 years, he mentored countless dental students and made a lasting impact in the field. Alongside his academic leadership, he built a successful private practice which he operated until 2012.

Throughout his career, Soli published numerous articles on oral cancer, taught CPR classes, and volunteered annually at free clinics to provide dental care to those who could not afford it. He was also an active and proud member of ZAMWI. In addition, he was a board member who helped establish the Fali Chothia Charitable Trust which supports scholarships for Zoroastrian students. Despite his many professional commitments, family always came first. He never failed to make time for the people he loved. A skilled handyman, he helped with countless home improvement projects and was the go-to person for almost anything, he could always figure out a solution. His generosity extended to colleagues, friends, neighbors, and even strangers. He was a man with a big heart and a truly good soul.

Soli is survived by his loving wife, Pearl, his oldest daughter Natasha Koerner, her husband Rick and children Hailey, Jake, and Ava, his youngest daughter Sonia Choksi Mills, her husband Scott and their child Logan Mills. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Kuldeep Singh; his niece Gina Shandilya and her husband Rituraj and their children, Jahan and Reva; and his nephew Rajeev Singh and his wife Shivanni and their child, Rehan.

Services will be held on December 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (Gathering at 10:00 a.m.) at Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc. 7250 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, MD 21075 (Exit 6 South off Route 100).

Soli’s memory will forever remain a blessing to all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers please make a contribution in his memory to: Fali Chothia Scholarship Fund at: https://zamwi.org/donations