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Dipti Patel Obituary
Dipti Patel was a warm mother hen of a woman who minced no words.
"She'd tell you right in your face if she liked you or not," said a sister, Vibhuti Patel. "She would yell at you for something, but the next minute if you needed her, she'd do anything for you."
Ms. Patel, 38, a database administrator at eSpeed, would tell you exactly what she thought about your new dress or the price you were considering paying for a house. And then she would get on the phone with everyone she knew to find you a better one.
After telling her future sister-in-law that the wedding dress she had selected was not sufficiently bridal, Ms. Patel ordered an elegant champagne-colored gown from a dressmaker in India.
"You have to look better than all your sisters-in-law," she advised the bride.
Discouraged by seeing friends and relatives endure the pain of divorce, Ms. Patel, who immigrated from India as a child, never married. She lived in New Hyde Park, on Long Island, with her parents, her sister Vibhuti and two nephews.
"She was like a son to my father," Vibhuti Patel said. "She took care of everybody."
74 Entries
Sharika
September 11, 2023
Thinking about you all today. May we never forget. I did not know Ms. Patel, but I grieve with you. May God continue to be your light.
June 21, 2019
Dear Dipti,
Although I never had the chance to meet you, Im sure you are sorely missed by your family. 9/11/01 was the darkest day in the 21st century so far, but your spirit will shine above us. See you around...
A.L.
The Kindred Family
October 30, 2018
Our heartfelt thoughts of sympathy we send to your family for your loss. Daily may God continue to give the comfort needed. Dipti touched the lives of others and will be missed.
As a visitor to NY, I took this photo. I was struck by the way the light highlights Dipti's name and wanted to share it with her friends.
Jane Turner
September 12, 2017
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Julia Stebe
September 11, 2017
I remember Dipti as a vibrant, intelligent, loving person. She always had something to say and was always interested. She had a great sense of humor and an appreciation for life. I loved going to C.C.N.Y. with her and consider knowing her to be one of the highlights of my time there. I am so sad to realize she perished in the 9-11 terror attacks. A real heartache for me and a loss to the world. My prayers for her family and know she is missed.
S.J. Friscia III
May 13, 2017
In Memory with
Honor & Respect.
STEVEN VINCE
October 6, 2016
I knew you from Lockheed martin in syosset. you were a sweet beautiful person and I will miss you. may the the lord bless you and your family. RIP
Greg Webster
September 12, 2016
I never knew she had perished that day until I happened to hear her tender name mentioned today, 9/11/2016. I'm BTHS class of 1982. I think she was a year ahead of me, but she was always nice to me and we would dance with each other at Arista parties. Since high school, I have and will always think of her when I hear certain songs. You are truly an angel, Dipti.
Bill Drago
April 22, 2016
I worked with Dipti at Sedco 25 years ago. What a good natured beautiful young woman. So sad to see her go. I think about her and the fun we had at work from time to time. She is not forgotten. She will never be forgotten.
September 12, 2015
May you rest in peace Dipti.
Bobby Leong
September 11, 2015
I had no idea you were in 1 WTC on that day. Sorry we lost touch after high school. I still remember you in sophomore year public speaking class. You were a beautiful, soft spoken soul.
RIP
Kim Miranda
September 11, 2015
Remembering you today and always! I didn't personally know you, but wish I had. I work for TSA and I received your name today as a reminder of why we do our job and who we do it for. Never forget!!! 9/11/2001.
September 11, 2015
Dear Dipti
I miss you and think of you often and I know you are in a better place. I remember you on your birthday on sept 5 and know we we planning a get together the night before that fateful Tuesday. I know you are watching over all of us still especially your sister, her children, your parents and your brothers and their families.
May you rest in peace forever
Meg
September 11, 2015
I worked with you years ago.
Paul Cleary
March 12, 2015
Worked with Dipti at Loral. Instant friendship. We ate lunch together often and were close buddies. A women with brains, confidence and a great sense of humor. I think of her often and her love of family and her fondness for her nephews. I hope that time has helped heal the Patel families hearts.
Gary Pinsker
September 11, 2014
Dear Patel family, another year has passed and I find myself writing to you again. Dipti made an indelible impression on everyone she met and will never be forgotten.
Mike Hon
September 11, 2014
I am thankful for the times we had together at BTHS. May you rest in peace.
Priscilla Blanton
September 11, 2014
Dear Dipti Patel , I'm a student at Rutherford Opportunity Center , Were studying the 9/11 . Just remembering you today !
Pam Church
September 11, 2013
Dear Patel family
I did not know Dipti, but on September 11, 2011, I attended a Giants baseball game in San Francisco. Everyone received a card with the name of a person who had died on 9/11. My card had Dipti's name on it. I still have that card, and I look at it often and think of your dear Dipti. I have since read many beautiful words about her.
My thoughts are with you today. May the light that is Dipti continue to guide us.
Gregory Forster
September 11, 2012
Years go by and you wonder sometimes when prompted by the Spirit, why you discover something not known. I was looking over the 911 list of names to remember and the name Dipti Patel just hit my eyes. It came to my remenberance that I knew a Dipti Patel when I went to Brooklyn Tech H.S. I searched further and sure enough it was her. It's been over thirty years. I remember her as friendly, quick witted, and very intelligent. Also as a pretty girl. She made my time in Tech a little less overwhelming. Those qualities very obviously true, to remember her at a moments notice after all these years. Rest in peace Dipti, will see you soon.
Salimah Lee
September 11, 2012
Dipti was a very special person. I think of her often especially around this time. May she rest in peace.
Joe Stermer
September 12, 2011
This morning as I left for work, on the News, I saw the name Dipti Patel etched on the Memorial Wall. And all day, I have thought of that name. A beautiful name, Dipa-Light. One time in Bombay, I stayed at the house of a young girl named Dipti as a guest of her Dadaji. He had a wonderful Rose Garden atop the home. I do not not if you are that Dipti. Yet, I have been thinking of you all day and wishing you Love.
Joe Bhai
J R
September 12, 2011
To Dipti's family - Dipti was a friend of my sister in law and i did not know her very well. However, my SIL was going though a very difficult time and she said Dipti was one of the few if not the only school friend who would call or stop by to see how she was doing. Her comments were so pure of spirit and brutally honest - the soul of someone like that just keeping living. Have comfort that although you miss her terribly, she is your angel and is still checking in on her family.
Gary P
September 12, 2011
Dear Patel family,
It has been 10 years and I still think of her every year. Looking at this guest book, it is easy to see that Dipti had an impact on the lives of everyone she met. She will forever be in our hearts.
Maida Rivera
September 11, 2011
Dipti was full of life and always had a quick easy smile. We met in high school. I graduated with 1492 students yet Dipti and her bright personality is one of the students that I still remember. We lost touch and the next I heard of her was that she was part of these tragic events. Words can never capture the loss of someone lost so tragically and suddenly. May her family be comforted knowing that she will always be remembered by the people whose lives she touched. May she rest in peace.
Daniel Gonzalez
September 10, 2011
Dipti--We were classmates at Brooklyn Tech. I just found out you were a victim of those tragic events. My condolences to your family.
Jim &Marianne W
September 8, 2011
you'll always be remembered
Errol Pacheco
September 5, 2011
Happy Birthday Sweetheart
August 31, 2011
RIP
Gary P
December 9, 2010
Dear Patel Family,
I often think of Dipti. I admired her greatly when we worked together at Loral Fairchild. She was extremely smart and very driven. She used to give financial advice and given the car she was driving (that white BMW) everyone listened. She was a mother hen and a good friend. I miss her greatly. I will forever be sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Nick Mercardante
December 26, 2009
Dear Patel Family,
I knew Dipti very well and consider her a great friend while working together at Sedco.
May God Bless this wondrous soul as she touched everyone she came in touch with.
Laura Bodkin
September 11, 2009
My condolences to the Patel family. I had worked with Dipti at Sedco. She was so full of life and energy. She had introduced me to the Indian culture. -- The last time I saw Dipti was when she was visiting her brother at SUNY she had stopped by in her new convertible. And then she was off again visiting friends.
Will always remember you.
Shalini Darji
September 11, 2009
Dear Dipti,
Another year has passed and I remember you once again as a bubbly, vibrant person who always knew how to make someone feel better about themselves. Your memory still lives on in all of us and always will.
Be happy in Akshardham and I will be there one day to do seva with you.
Jai Swaminarayan
Shalini Darji
September 11, 2009
Dear Dipti,
When I found out about your departure, my heart just sank and I did not want to believe it was true. But then, I realized how much joy you brought to all of us in Junior High School and College. Your witty sense of humor, honesty, sincerity and a good heart is what I will always remember. You will always be cherished as a good friend and most of all a superb human being. May God be with you!
Stefanie Ciccarelli
June 2, 2009
You were my first babysitter. We enjoyed so many days driving in your convertible, watching movies, or just hanging out. I'm still amazed you squeezed all 4 of us into your car. You talked to me as if i was a friend not just a kid. I still think of you every time i see tweety bird. (you gave me a shirt for pajamas one sleepover)
I'm graduating highschool this month. You were one of the first people in my life, outside of my family, that was young and sucessful. Thank you for showing me that women can be independent. You have taught me a lot. Love you.
Nimisha Patel
September 14, 2008
Dear Sister,
It's been LONG 7 years since your departure from this world, but you have a permanent place in all our heart. There is never a day that goes buy without you in our mind. Niece which you always wished for arrived in this world few months after your departure. Her name is SEEMA, she is 6, she has your personality, very outspoken. We often ask her, ARE YOU DIPTI?. She will often approach people and will ask "did you know my DIPTI FOI (FOI means aunt)"?. Dipti you now have total of 5 nephews and 1 niece. The two youngest have not seen you in person, but they talk about you all the times. When asked, they reply "DIPTI FOI is in AKSHARDHAM" meaning in GOD house / heaven. We LOVE you ALOT and always will.
September 11, 2008
Remembering. We will never forget
April 11, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kathy Wolf
September 11, 2007
Dear Patel Family -
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been thinking of Dipti all day. I worked with Dipti at Sedco and Fairchild. We had a lot of great times together. She always had wonderful stories to say about her family. I even remember her taking her nephews to the company picnics! When I see this picture of her it puts a smile on my face and brings back great memories. I know she is in a good place right now.
Sorry for your loss.
Kathy Wolf
Meg Liebenstein
September 11, 2007
Dear Dipti,
I miss you. You were a breath of fresh air. I always was in awe of your energy and your accuracy of seeing things as they truly were. Your gifts were immense. The world was a far better place with your being here even if it was for just a seemingly short while. You are very missed still.
I hope you have peace and contentment of the many lives you touched in so positive a way. Your family was so fortunate to have you and I'm sure they miss you so much. I think of you often and I wear the necklace that your parents gave me to remember you by every day.
God Bless you and your family.
Doug Abraham
September 5, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Greg
June 14, 2007
To the Patel Family;
This is just a quick note to let you know that we still remember and cherish Dipti. She was that rare kind of person that would make a room full of strangers friends in no-time. I worked with Dipti at Fairchild and as others have said here she was always so full of life and proud of her family(which she talked about often) I consider it an honor to have known her and I know that I am a better person for it.
Dipti Patel
April 30, 2007
I didn't know Dipti, however since the moment 9/11 names were out my family and I recieved phone calls from people I haven't been in touch with b/c I share the same name as Dipti! I want to express my sorrow for the loss of this beautiful woman who I share a name with.
P Tabbernor
January 28, 2007
In remembrance....
December 28, 2006
My deepest condolences. BTHS alum
Rodrigo Rosa
November 29, 2006
The loss of Dipti was very painfull to me, for the attention and care that she'll make you feel under, always full of happiness, always with a great energy, I was her hairstylist for the last years of her life, and she'll get in the train from Connecticut just to come to see me, that always made me feel very special and happy to have her energy and happiness around.
No one can be replaced, even more somebody so special, Here I leave my heart and my prayers to you.
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.
N.J. Patel
September 12, 2006
I met Dipti at the Hudson hotel in the Spring of 2001. She came up to meet me and we had a drink and talked and compared notes on our respective American journeys. In my subsequent visits to NYC from LA, I met her for dinners, including one beautiful Summer night in Greenwich Village as we dined and the WTC towers loomed and twinkled behind us. It was a memorable night.
Dipti had strength and character and was quick with an opinion. In short, she was a New Yorker through and through. Dipti hoped for more from me. A romance perhaps. I couldn't see it. Two coasts. My recent divorce. etc. On 9/11, I happened to be in NYC again and was frantically trying to reach her on her cell because I knew she worked up there in that smoking, impossibly tall building in the sky. The call never connected. Dipti never heard from me and I never heard from her again. I think about that and her often. Dipti was clearly a person of extraordinary character who deserved more and better in life. I hope both she and her family get that now that she is gone. Forever in the sky.
Jacquqelyn McLean
September 11, 2006
Upon speaking with and then meeting Dipti during her job search
I was greatly impressed with her
professionlism and knowledge. I thank god for lending such a fine
human being to us all. My condolence is extended to her entire family.
Jacquelyn McLean
Senior Executive Recruiter
M Capone
September 11, 2006
My Deepest Sympathy to the Patel Family. Dipti will always be remembered.
Hiten Patel
November 18, 2004
It was with great saddness that I learnt of Dipti's passing. I met Dipti in London and was smitten by her amazing grace and bueaty. We had a great laugh during her visits to London and it is with regret that I lost contact. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends. Dipti you are never far from my thoughts.
Steve Mowatt
March 7, 2003
What can I say about a beautiful young lady as such. We met in high school and I was immediately smitten by her quick tounge and wit. I remember going home and telling my mom that I had met my future wife. We never dated but became instant friends. I wish we had remaind friends after high school but I left New York. To this day I miss this sweet and charming young lady with her brash and no nonsense outlook on life. The world is truly missing an angel. May God bless the Patel family. I do miss her so....................
September 24, 2002
I worked with Dipti at Fairchild. She always was a firecracker. Full of life and energy. She cried on my shoulder once about not be married but then wiped her tears and said not being married she could meet so many more people and do so many more things. She realized she was happy with her life. She helped people enjoy their lives.
I think of her often. My condolences to her family.
Loretta Pfahlert
September 13, 2002
My deepest sympathy to anyone that knew and loved her.
I work with her sister Nimisha and if she was anything like Nimisha (sounds like she was) then she was a beautiful person to know.
The whole nation mourns with you.
Alot of people I know have trouble sleeping sometimes with all the media coverage and since we too have experienced the tragedy so close to home.
God bless Dipti and her family. I wish all the best.
Sincerely, Loretta - Woodbridge, VA
MaryAnn Hoermann
September 12, 2002
My husband and I worked with Dipti at Sedco Systems in the late 1980's. She was so funny and outspoken. I just saw her photo on CBS during the 9/11 Memorial Service yesterday. I couldn't believe it was her. Our sympathies go out to the Patel family for losing such a beautiful woman.
Bharat Patel
September 11, 2002
God Bless you!
May your family have peace.
Bharat
A friend from CCNY
September 11, 2002
Today on Sept. 11, 2002, I saw your picture in NY Times. I just couldn’t believe my eyes that I would see you this way after finishing our last semester at CCNY. I had to call to another friend of mine hoping that I would be wrong in recognizing your picture. My heat just sank when I found out that it was really you. I can still picture you sitting in the cafeteria and laughing or studying for our exams together. My deepest sympathies for your family.
Piyush Patel
September 11, 2002
Dear Patel family and friends,
I am sorry for your loss. May her soul rest in peace.
dhru patel
September 10, 2002
A special Tribute to Dipti Patel's Family.
God Bless Her Family....
I know how you feel right know
but it's a day before sept-11-2002
tommorow morning we will wake up with special tributes for those who were lost last year
tommorow names of the people will be read and gettysburg adress will be read...
but we won't get what we have lost last year
I have lost my spirit
New Yorkers have lost W.T.C
and
you have lost a family member
but we are with you all the way
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS
GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK
I LOVE NEW YORK
Gineta
September 8, 2002
Dear Patel family,
I am very sorry for your lost of Dipti. I didn't know her very well, but I know she was a beautiful person. My heart and prayers are with you all.
Love, Gineta
Ami Shah
September 5, 2002
God Bless you!
May your family have peace.
Errol Pacheco
September 5, 2002
I remember the first time I saw you, sitting in the cafeteria at
C.C.N.Y. I stared at you until you got up from your chair, came over to me and said "HEY....What the HELL is wrong with you, why are you starring at me!" I said "I wanted to get your attention?" and we became friends. That was Sept. 1983.
I remember going to work at 5-WTC you were my first phone call, I just had to sing Happy Birthday to you, we met for lunch later on that day. You were so excited not just because it was you birthday, but because you just completed your sixth month at Cantor Fitzgerald, you remarked "its been a while since I've stayed at one job for that long", you were so proud of yourself. That was Sept. 5th, 2001.
There has not been a day that's gone by that I haven't thought about you.
I miss your laughter, your smile, the way you made this world better just by being.
Happy Birthday Sweetheart, I Miss You !
Salimah Carson
August 1, 2002
The Patel Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Dipti was a friend of mine. We met in 1987 at Sedco co. I spoke at her memorial and I think of her quite often. We use to attend happy hour together with several other co-workers. She was always the life of the party. She always made me laugh and saying things to make me look at life in another prospective. I miss her. May God bless her and your family.
Angie Campbell
May 9, 2002
May you rest in peace forever more.
Anonymous
March 22, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN...DIPTI PATEL AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE ..PRAY AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA ..NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF INDIA..MAY GOD AND HIS ANGELS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Diana Padilla
March 11, 2002
I miss my "train friend'. She always had something to say and made me laugh a lot. Hope the family has found some comfort. I think about her often and hope all have strengh.
nisha bhatt
January 10, 2002
i will truly miss you. I remember your smile and laughter.
Darshi Shah
January 9, 2002
My sincere sympathies on the loss of Dipti. You are not alone; I have lost my brother-in-law, Jayesh Shah, also from 103rd floor of tower 1 at eSpeed. Perhaps they were together in the end.
Mary Sue Dahill
December 26, 2001
Dear Patel Family,
My thoughts and prayers have been with your family ever since I heard of your terrible loss.
I am honored to say I am a friend of Nimisha Patel's. We worked together for several years at PSA. Being the oldest, we both shared many stories of our younger siblings. Although I never met Dipti, I felt I knew her through the stories of her life. I remember Nimisha talking about Dipti's accomplishments with great pride.
Dipti has a beautiful soul that lives on in each of you.
Your friend,
Mary Sue
Teresa Jahn
December 16, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss of Dipti. 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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