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Avnish Patel Obituary
There is Avnish Patel, beaming from astride a rented scooter in Thailand. There he is again, skimming through the powder at Snowbird in Utah, hiking 3,000 feet above Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand, decked out in Mardi Gras beads and surrounded by his four best college buddies at a Cajun restaurant in New Orleans. Mr. Patel, a research analyst for Fred Alger Management, was only 28, but he had already been everywhere, "probably 20 to 30 countries," in his older brother Yogesh's estimation.
The proof can be found on the Web site where Mr. Patel, a talented photographer, posted elegant images from his travels (along with nuggets of wisdom culled from his favorite novels). But despite his voracious appetite for the rest of the world, there was no question in Mr. Patel's mind that New York City was home. As an 11-year-old living in London, he had persuaded his parents to let him cross the Atlantic alone and move in with an uncle in Connecticut. From then on, he was hooked, eventually graduating from — where else? — New York University.
"His love for New York City was immense," his brother said. "We tried to get him to live out in Long Island, but he just wanted to be there."
Three black and white pictures taken from the 93rd floor of his office in the north tower attest to the depth of that love. Next to one, a moody tribute to the Statue of Liberty — glimpsed as a proud dark silhouette across an expanse of glinting water — Mr. Patel had written: "Freedom! Liberty! The ultimate symbol of the greatest city in the world."
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September 13, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Manisha
September 11, 2021
Thinking of you today and the last conversation we had. Left an impression on me forever :-) Hope you are resting in eternal peace
The Kindred Family
January 4, 2020
Our thoughts of deep sympathy we send to your family. Avnish is still very sadly missed and will never be forgotten. May God give the help needed to cope.
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I-Hsing Sun
September 12, 2019
Always a jokester, even in death, you continue to play tricks and tongue-twist others with your name.
Anonymous
September 11, 2019
"If you can remember me, I will be with you always" (Isabel Allende) You are missed.
Anthony Pizzillo Carroll
September 11, 2019
I attended Elementary School and High School with Avnish in Milford, CT after he moved from London. He was always a fun, happy kid and a great student. I remember visiting his home and playing ping pong at his house when we attended Live Oaks School. I was living in LA at the time of 9/11 and very saddened by the tragic news. Rest In Peace brother! I have great memories of being a classmate & Friend with you! Miss you!
S.J. Friscia III
May 13, 2017
In Memory with
Honor & Respect.
I-Hsing
February 6, 2017
Sharing pix from Venice and Versailles with scholars on fb. You are front and center in both of my pictures. Thinking of you!
I-Hsing Sun
September 11, 2016
Thinking of you again... Missing your goofy smile and jokes that kept us all entertained on our many scholars trips around the world.
Deepali Patel
September 13, 2015
I was introduced to you through your website. Your passion for life and NYC were evident in it through your pictures and quotes. Fortunate to have shared some great travel stories with you and even a few dreams. You are missed.
September 11, 2015
Always thinking of you...especially today.
Dimple Kumar
September 12, 2014
I miss picking up the phone and hearing your voice on the other end..you are missed!! Hope you are traveling along with the clouds, around the world, to see everything your heart desired!
Annonymous
September 11, 2014
Thinking of you today. Always in our hearts.
Rick Biggs
October 2, 2013
Avnish was not a super close friend of mine, but he was a great colleague and mentor and a joy to be around at our company. I wish I could tell the full story of how he abused/mastered expense accounts here ... but suffice to say, he excelled at it, and it was all done to help us 20-somethings simply be jackasses (typical at that age and in that era) and have a good time. What a fun guy. Bless you, Avnish.
Neeta Kapadia
June 27, 2013
Thought of you today and visited your webpage. Missing you and hope you are traveling the clouds in peace. <3
Nidhi Arya
September 11, 2012
"I have to remind myself that some birds aren't meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright, and when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoice, but still, the place you live in is that much more drab and empty when they're gone...I guess I just miss my friend."- Red
Walter Flaschka
January 30, 2012
Avnish, I don't know why I thought of you today, but I visited your website and saw that the picture links are now broken. I remember that you were kind, personable, and had a ready smile. I always enjoyed your company and I wish I'd known you better. I hope your family is getting on well.
Dimple Zaver
November 15, 2011
Missing you...you were an amazing person and friend.
rajinder malhotra
September 12, 2011
avi- u always brought more than u took to any situation... your smile and your optimism always lit a room.... may i and everyone else learn from your example... we will never forget
Amit Bhansali
September 11, 2011
There is so much to say, but I don't know where to start. All I know is that I miss you very much. One of your quotes was, "Life goes on...with or without you". All I know is, life is better with you, not without you. Come back soon. Your first love - NY - is not the same without you. Your friends and family love you very much.
niki p
September 11, 2011
I never knew you but want you to know you are being remembered on 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. I came here after hearing your name on the twin tower memorial service. I will be 29 next year and thinking about you and your family's loss leaves me speechless and reminds me how short life can be n to make most of it..
Dancing Reena
September 11, 2011
dear Avnish- i cried today when they said your name at the 9/11 memorial service as you are greatly missed by so many. we will never forget you & the generosity and kindness you showed us all with the utmost peace, love, & respect. please know you are always in our hearts. your friend, Reena
Mohit Bhansali
September 11, 2011
you would've been 38 this year and still looking the same as you ever did. the city has changed a lot, but your favorite pizza joint (joe's) and falafel spot (mamoun's) are still around. i know you're smiling today, and every day. miss you.
Amit Patel
September 11, 2011
Dear Avnish
I am thinking of you. The last time I saw you in the UK you were a child. A child that was cherished by your parents as their only son. I heard the news of your death with shock and sorrow. Whenever I think of 9/11 I think of you and all the promise and success your life held which was cruelly stolen from you and all the others that died. I hope you are at peace.
sunali singh
September 8, 2011
Thinking of you again.
Lorraine
September 7, 2011
To the Patel Family
Avnish was a patient in the doctor's office where I work. We always enjoyed seeing him for his visits. His smile lit up the office. His kind words made a hectic day that much better. I can't begin to tell you the sadness we felt when we learned that Avnish perished on that horrific day. I think of him every 9/11 as well as all of the innocent lives lost that day. Now that I know of his website I will surely make time to visit it. My heart goes out to his family. May you have peace knowing that Avnish touched so many lives. His spirit will live on in our memories.
Jacqueline Kelley Shipchandler
September 1, 2011
Avnish, I've thought of you so often over the past decade. I hope that you are at peace, and I still pray for you and your family. Thank you for your friendship.
August 31, 2011
THINKING OF YOU
Neeta Kapadia
May 2, 2011
Avnish,
Remembering you today as OBL has been killed by the U.S. Military Forces. I pray that your soul can now rest in peace. Missing you!
Amit Bhansali
January 9, 2011
Miss you man. Just wanted to let you know that.
Palak Solanki
September 11, 2010
Remembering you and your accomplishments. Life is so different today than from when you were here, but you knew that already. May your soul is at peace friend.
Neeta Kapadia
September 11, 2009
Thinking of you today! I really enjoyed meeting you at Niraj's wedding back in 98. We all had a ton of fun, Mr. Bartender!
Anil Chachra
September 11, 2009
Missing you bro. Boys are getting together for you tonight. I'll have one for you as well here in Cali.
Shalini Darji
September 11, 2009
My friend Avnish,
Eight years later and I still feel the same as I did back then. You are still in my thoughts... especially today.
See you in Akshardham one of these days.
Jai Swaminarayan
Ben Austin
September 11, 2009
Thinking of you today, neighbor.
sunali Singh
February 28, 2009
Haven't forgotten about you even though i only met you twice.
Simmi Patel
December 30, 2008
Avnish,
My aunt, the late Prafulaben, introduced me to you and we talked once for an hour on the phone. Even though I only spoke to you once, I could tell you were a very nice person. I am so sorry that you are not here today. I pray that Maharaj and Swami continue to take care of your family.
S Darji
September 12, 2008
My dear Avnish,
Jai Swaminarayan. Yesterday was the 12th anniversary of the day that we lost you forever. I never realized what a wonderful photographer you were. You and your mother truly touched my life. You were truly the living form of P.P. Pramukh Swami's words... In the joy of others, lies our own. May Maharaj and Swami bless your family forever. Will remember you always... especially at mandir. Jai Swaminarayan.
Guhan Swaminathan
September 11, 2008
Dear Avnish,
It has been a long time... 7 years in fact. I was, and continue to be, stunned by your loss. It was as dramatic in nature and the same time anti-climatic. Suddenly, you were gone. That was it.
I really didn't know how to react for the first year or two, to tell you the truth. Only now do I realize that life is fleeting ( something you always said), and that you have to make the most of it while you can ( something you always did).
I am really sorry that I was quiet all these years, but I hope you forgive me. We were very close, and I miss your wit and wisdom quite a bit. The goofy jokes even more so.
I knew you for 7 years before you left us, and it seems impossible that its been 7 years since then.
Thanks again for allowing me into your life and making me a better person.
Your buddy always
Guhan
Niki Vaswani
July 8, 2008
Dear Avnish,
I think of you often and wish you were here with us...your words and thoughts still guide me
From time to time when I miss you a lot I go back to your website to read all of your quotes & thoughts...it makes me feel like you are still here and you are passing on your wisdom to me.
Each time a different quote strikes me...today the following quotes inspired me:
"Nobody can face the world with his eyes open all the time"
"Fate has been not merely unjust but positively vindictive."
I lost my father just a few weeks ago and right now the pain is such that I can't seem to find the strength to go on...the pain of losing my father brought up all my pain of losing you...
I know you would tell me to smile and find the courage inside to continue...the show must go on, as you would say...
Avnish where ever you are, I hope you are well and that you had the opportunity to meet my dad...he was a great person just like you...i miss the both of you...
Natasha Vega
September 16, 2007
To the family and friends of Avnish Patel: I am deeply sorry for your loss. It has been 6 years now and every year on 9/11 I think about Avnish. He used to live in my building on 4th avenue in New York City. I was the super's daughter, so I would always see Avnish pretty much everyday. He would always say hi to me and smile, and I knew then that he was a very kind, nice individual who was unique from other people. His presence will be missed. Rest in peace.
P Tabbernor
January 28, 2007
In remembrance....
Mohit Bhansali
January 16, 2007
I found myself thinking about where you are or what you might be doing right now. Then, I got lost in thought and started thinking about how I postponed a dinner with you on September 10.
I'd give anything to reschedule it.
Shae Datta
December 14, 2006
Avnish, I am deeply moved by your memory every year when I commemorate something important. Thank You for sharing your laughter and free spirit with me. My favorite memory of you is how you made me coordinate 7 outfits for you for the 7 days of the week for work. I found that wildly hilarious as you only had white shirts and about a 100 khakis! I can never pass by your 4th avenue apartment without remembering your amazing impact on us.
I miss you.. I think of you often. Your NYU gang's still with you. Love Shae
Kristine
November 29, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Amit Bhansali
November 3, 2006
Five years after the fact, and, naturally, your loss is still difficult to grasp. Often, I continue to be in tears and wish just to have another drink with you; another conversation; another laugh. It angers me that I can't just pick up the phone to call you. I wish you would just come back. It's a hurt like no other. You’re irreplaceable. You restored my faith in people and the belief that there are genuinely kind people in this world. I miss you deeply. I try to live my life with the zest you did. You were your own religion, and I continue to be your follower. I’m lost without you. Come back.
September 18, 2006
Dear Avnish.
Its been 5 years now and Just want you to know that you are still in my prayers and I still haven't forgotten you. May you rest in peace.
God Bless!
Love,
N.D
Mohit Bhansali
September 11, 2006
Not a single day goes by without a thought about you. You taught me how to live in this city; you offered me your place to stay at when you went away; you offered me advice. You gave everything and demanded nothing.
I will always love you madly and miss you dearly.
Your brother, friend and confidant,
-Mo
Palak Solanki
September 11, 2006
Today is the 5 year anniversary of 9/11. The memory of you is strong and I hope you are in a peace. I hope your family finds some solace in the fact that you touched so many people.
Niki Vaswani
February 25, 2006
Avnish, even today you are always in my thoughts. I finds myself lost in thoughts of you and your sweet smile. The way you always stopped to provide a helping hand. You are missed and you will never be forgotton. Your words of wisdom are still with me. You were and still are an inspiration to me and many others.
N D
September 11, 2005
Dear Avnish,
Today is September 11th, the fourth anniversary of the worst day of our history and I sit here remembering all the brave souls we lost that day. I just want to let you know that I have not forgotten you and you are still in my prayers.
May you rest in peace.
Tammy
February 22, 2005
Avnish, I never met you but thoroughly enjoyed and continue to enjoy your website. What an amazing photographer and person you are. You accomplished so much in a short period of time. May you rest in peace always, knowing that you left a positive impact on people whom you've never even met. Rest peacefully Avnish.
N D
October 4, 2004
Dear Avnish,
Today is September 11th, 2004, the third anniversary. Just wanted to say that I still haven't forgotten YOU and that YOU are still in my daily prayers. May you rest in peace.
Love,
Patrick Meade
September 12, 2003
To mark this second anniversary of the untimely loss of Avnish, I went to the WTC site this evening and circled his name on two of the big posters there, and wrote "Hey Avnish - keep smiling."
So many people have been affected in one way or other by Avnish, either through personal contact with him, as I was lucky enough to have, or through his phenomenal website.
I will remember his wonderful spirit and the amazing thoughts he sent out into the world, and smile in his memory.
James Huang
September 11, 2003
I knew Avnish from NYU. In fact, he was my roommate during the first semester of our freshman year. He was one of the nicest, most cordial and considerate people I have ever met. I guess I was one of the lucky ones to have known him. My best regards and deepest sympathy to the Patel family. You are in our thougths and prayers.
Chetna Gosain Koshy
September 11, 2003
I wanted to visit Avnish's website today. I want to tell Avnish's family and friends how lucky they were to have somebody as special as Avnish in their lives. He took every opportunity life had to give him. Visiting his website today gave me motivation and inspiration to live life to the fullest as Avnish did. My prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends. Although I never met Avnish - I can tell by reading his site that he was one of a kind - om shanti shanti om.
Chetna
Niki D
September 11, 2003
Dear Avnish,
Today is September 11th, 2003, second anniversary of the horrible catastrophe. Just wanted to say that I haven't forgotten YOU and that YOU are still in my daily prayers. May you rest in peace.
Love,
brian pretty
September 11, 2003
I was lucky to have known Avnish. We went to the same high school in Milford, CT. Although we were not the best of friends, the only thing that I do remember about those days was his great big smile! On this second anniversary of 9/11 i say a pray for you Avnish and all of the other victims from that day.
Amit Bhansali
February 16, 2003
No matter what the situation, Avnish brought a certain warmth with him when he smiled (a beautiful smile, extending from one ear to the other)
Each day without you makes me realize how much I miss you and understand what a great loss it was for the many people you touched.
sunali patel
January 26, 2003
I feel a richer person for having met him only twice. How many people can you say that about?
Kartik Patel
September 12, 2002
TO Avnish's family and friends,
It is terrifying to see such a wonderful person leave so soon. I didn't know Avnish but after viewing his website, I felt as if I knew him for years. May god be with you, your family and friends. In these tough times of life, I ask god to keep USA free, strong, and beautiful.
Bharat Patel
September 11, 2002
God Bless you!
May your family have peace.
Bharat
terri kline
September 11, 2002
I pray for his family and friends and I know that he rest in peace.
Piyush Patel
September 11, 2002
Dear Friends and Family,
As most people, I visited Avnish's website. I am touched by the astute philosophy reflected in Avnish's thoughts page. I am sorry for your loss. And, I'm sorry for this world's loss for it seems he was yet another shinning example of humanity. May you rest in peace.
Here's a small poem in his memory:L
Brilliant rays of sunshine, shining drops of dew
Radiance in their soul, the innocent few
Adele DeWitt
September 10, 2002
Dear Friends and Family of Avnish Patel,
I worked with Avnish for a short time in the late 1990s at First Manhattan Consulting Group. It so happens I assisted him in scanning the beautiful photos of New Zealand that still grace his website.
He was beautiful, intelligent, charming, and very dedicated. I worked in the Production center, always abuzz, and when he dragged himself away from his desk to come and drop off some work, he always looked bit startled by our frantic pace and raucous rock and roll on the radio. He was a favorite among us for his good manners and sweet nature. I will always remember his humor, and his brilliant smile.
It is my most heartfelt prayer that when the terrible moment came, Avnish knew he was not alone, and that he did not suffer. He will not be forgotten.
I have updated my poetry website, including new work in recognition of the events of 9/11/01. When it comes to dealing with the life of the emotions, I don't know what else to do but write. Hopefully something of what I have to say will resonate with you.
May God keep you safe in these anxious days.
Adele DeWitt
email: [email protected]
Young Kim
August 21, 2002
I knew Avnish from our days in NYU. Although we started together, due to his credits he graduated one year early. He had dated a close friend, and we used to exchange words. He was always a nice guy and always very cheerful. I grieved deeply when I heard that he was among those missing, and finally came to accept that he was probably lost. A bright light smothered too soon...
Niki
June 2, 2002
A daily thought, a silent tear
A constant wish that you were here,
Words are few, thoughts are deep,
Memories of you we shall always keep
To Avnish,
May you rest is peace. God Bless.
Love,
Niki
chris witty
May 30, 2002
Today, on May 30, while the city was marking the end of excavation at Ground Zero, I thought of Avnish. Like so many others, I felt an affection for Avnish even though I met him just once or twice... I can clearly recall, years later, going out with mutual friends to get drinks at a club, having shots, and having a great time. His energy and sense of humor were indescribable, and I remember saying to our shared friend, "Where did you meet this guy? He's hilarious!!" Today, I saw his still-active website and almost came to tears at work. I wish I had known Avnish better during his time here... I'm not sure how many people exist who can make such a quick, positive impact on others.
Anonymous
March 22, 2002
AVNISH RAMANBHAI PATEL REST IN PEACE.AMEN
Anonymous
March 22, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN..TOO YOUNG TO DIE..MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE..PRAY AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK FOREVER...MAY GOD AND HIS ANGELS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
Avnish Sikka
March 11, 2002
Avnish, I never met you or talked to you anytime in my life, but the first time I came to know you was about 4 years back, when you were in Australia or NZ.
At that time I was looking fomr some websites and everything was already taken. Then i though that let me try my name and boom, I saw a website with my name. I was so excited and i visited your website, saw all the pictures, read about you and then forgot.
After 4 years, approx 1 week after 09/11/01, I don't know why, but i felt like going to the website again (i had no idea that you have moved to NY, USA). I was again looking at the pictures you had taken, and then I went to the section on NY, saw the beautiful Black & White pictures of World Trade Center and suddently I was shocked !!! to see the laittle text next to it, saying the you work in one of the twin towers, near the top and have an amazing view of the city from that location.
I was so shocked. I had never expected to see that. Still, I sent an e-mail to you at [email protected], asking if you are okay. For sometime i did not even find you name in the list of victims and thought that you might have survived. But not getting a response always kept me worried. So i went and again searched your name in the list of victims.
I was really sorry and sad to see your name there. I never met you or spoke with you, but i really felt missing someone close to me. The only connection between me and you was the Cyber-Connection. I still ask myself as to why I felt like going to your website again (just 1 week after Sept 11). I can understand how hard it would have been for your parents and i feel really bad for them. I wish them and your friends and relatives all the courage to face this hardtime.
I have never met you, but I know this that you were a fun loving person and a very-very nice photographer.
Avnish
Antoinette Anderson
February 25, 2002
As an American I lived thru the horror of WTC and the unbelievable numbers lost. I visited Avnish's website and perhaps for the first time could fully grieve hearing one voice lost among many...that came across so clearly.......what a wonderful man.....what a loss....I wept and extend my grief and condolences to his family for the unedurable loss.
Eve
January 23, 2002
As most of the guests here I also went onto Avnish's website. I cannot explain the sadness in my heart to see his joy in the world seen through his pictures and knowing his fate. While going through his pictures, quotes and thoughts, I felt like he was alive. I am sorry that I cannot meet more individuals like him and sorry that the world had lost so many great individuals in one horrific day. I hope his family takes comfort to know that Avnish seemed to have lived life to the fullest, more than most his age. He seemed to bring happy thoughts and inspiration to others, both before and after 9/11/01. May he rest in peace.
Nisha Patel
January 15, 2002
One New Years Eve I met Avnish, he was one of the happiest and nicest people I ever met. Everytime I bumped into him on the streets of New York he was always smiling, always stopped to say hello.
God Bless.
nisha bhatt
January 10, 2002
i remember avnish when he was five years old. he use to visit my best friend and we all palyed together.
i will miss him dearly.
Hina Patel
January 3, 2002
I did not know Avnish but after visiting his web site..I feel that it was an immense loss for the world to loose such an exciting person.
Ishita Patel
December 31, 2001
May God Bless Him.
Betty Cohn
December 20, 2001
I was incredibly lucky not to lose anyone close to me on September 11. Since then I have come to "know" many of the victims through the Times' portraits. I get a feeling of connection by reading these portraits, and it makes the attacks personal. Getting to know Avnish has been particularly enlightening and heart breaking. What a remarkable spirit lived in this young man. My great loss is that I never met him. I wish I were lucky enough to have been his friend. Here are just a few prescient samples, from Avnish’s “random thoughts” (Avnish.com):
· Time is one of a person's greatest enemies. There is always too much or too little. Whichever you don't need.
· Time in itself doesn't necessarily heal the pain. It just gives you other things to think about.
· People always want to know where life will take them. How many actually know where they've been?
He was teaching us a lesson with those words. My heart goes out to his family and friends, who have lost someone so special. And especially to his loving mother and father, whose guidance and inspiration helped shape Avnish. He will continue to touch other’s lives with his generous gifts, even those he never met in his lifetime. His was the truest essence of what it means to be a New Yorker. If it is possible, I would ask that his friends/family try to keep his web site available.
Don Mankoff
December 19, 2001
My girlfriend and I (she is also a Patel) visited Avnish's web site and were touched by what his warmth and friendliness, his openness to the beauty in the world, and his humor. We miss him, even though we never knew him. We grieve for you, his family. We share your tears. We also felt happy to see that he had taken the life he had in his hands, lived it meaningfully. We hope that you will find some amount of peace and solace with time, knowing that Avnish's loss will be with you forever.
Teresa Jahn
December 16, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss of Avnish. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
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