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Omprakash Kothari Obituary

KOTHARI, OMPRAKASH HIRALAL M.D. of East Greenwich, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Thursday August 20, surrounded by family and friends. Born in 1945 in Maharashtra, India, Dr. Kothari, or "Ko" as he was affectionately called by his colleagues and peers, immigrated to Rhode Island in 1973. He was an accomplished pathologist who worked for 40 years at the Kent County and Rhode Island Hospitals. He officially retired in 2013 after having served as Chief of the Pathology Department at Kent for 21 years. In spite of his dedication to his work, his family always came first. Dr. Kothari is survived by his wife Renu, son Sunil, daughter Shilpa, and daughter-in-law Fei, in all of whom he instilled his profound love of the English dictionary, dessert, and his childhood home, Bombay. He was a kind soul and a wise friend who will be always remembered for the warmth and unwavering support he gave us. A memorial service will be held to celebrate his life on Friday, August 28 at the Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Remembrances may be shared at carpenterjenks.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 23, 2015.

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Renu, Sunil and Shilpa Kothari

September 7, 2015

Dear friends,
Thank you very much for your kind words and support. We truly appreciate you taking time to share your memories of Om.

Jyoti Ganesh

August 29, 2015

Dear Renu,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times. Jyoti and Ganesh

Pammi and Arvind Suri

August 28, 2015

Dear Renu ji, we are so sorry to hear about the tragic news, may God give you strength and peace to bear this tragedy, lots of love and Prayers are with you and the family.

Rita Mohanty

August 28, 2015

Dear Renu and Family,
I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear Om's passing. I don't think there is anything I can tell you that you haven't already heard. Om was a kind and gentle soul. He will live in our heart and memory forever. Take comfort in knowing that we all loved him dearly and we love you dearly as well. I will see you soon.

Lisa Baxter

August 27, 2015

Renu,

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'll continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelley St. Coeur

August 27, 2015

I was saddened to hear of Dr. Kothari's passing. Having worked with him for many years I found him to be a gentle and compassionate person. My sincere condolences to his family.

Deb Felty

August 26, 2015

Dr. K~I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Sending you prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time...
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the infinite peace to you.
-- Gaelic Blessing

August 25, 2015

Renu,

I don't know if you remember me, but this is Pati Carlson, Floss and Becky's daughter....I was so sad to hear of your loss, of wonderful OH.......I would LOVE to catch up with you and the children! I have much to tell you. My number is 401 662 5676. Please call me. Patti

Alicia Madsen

August 25, 2015

Renu: I am so sorry for your loss; you and your family are in my thoughts.

August 25, 2015

Renu, Shilpa, Sunil, and Fei,
John and I send our heartfelt sadness to each of you. Om was a stately, gentle, and brilliant husband, father, and friend. It is miraculous that he was able to spend so much of his last year of life with each of you and in many venues that will give you lasting memories. He will be missed and yet he lives on in each of you in so many wonderful ways.
We share your sorrow and sadness in his passing.
May you eventually gain strength from that which Om was able to model for everyone.
We are grateful that we had the good fortune to spend time with him at the beautiful reception in June. He never gave a hint that he was not feeling well. Rather, he was proud of his family, happy to be with them and friends, and talked of his blessings in life. He did all these things with just a few words from his heart as you know. There was no doubt as to what he meant or what he was saying. What strength of character he had and he shared with calm certainty.
You are in our thoughts and prayers as is Om.
Carol and John Kuprevich

Sudhir and tej Bansal

August 24, 2015

Learnt only few days ago that he was sick and yesterday that he passed away
He was a quiet person who was always with a smile he was a good collegue and supported his friends
Truly a good sole
My prayers are with the family

Sujata Rodriguez

August 24, 2015

Renu Auntie, Sunil, Fei & Shilpa,
We have just come to hear of this news and we are deeply saddened by it. May you accept our prayers & condolences to you all through this very difficult time. May your family bond & great memories of Uncle, be your strength through this very difficult time. Much love to all of you.
Love, Swarup Mathur, Sujata, Vic & Maya Rodriguez ❤

Lori Stanis

August 24, 2015

Renue,
My sincerest sympathies to you and your family.

Jose Bal,MD

August 23, 2015

I am saddened to learn of Dr Ko's passing;he was an esteemed colleague and a good friend.He was a devoted family man who will be sorely missed.

Norma Carpenter

August 23, 2015

I was informed the other day that Dr. Kothari had passed away. Having left Kent County Hospital in 2013 and worked with Dr. Kothari for almost 21 years in the Pathology Office at Kent, I will truly miss him. He was a very kind and dear man with complete compassion for his work and family. My prayers go to Mrs. Kothari his son Sunil and daughter Shilpa and the rest of his family! My thoughts and prayers to all with my sincere sympathy.

leena davis

August 23, 2015

Dr.Kothari with his sound knowledge of science,served a sea of people,may he rest in peace.

Louis Faraone

August 23, 2015

Dr. Kothari was a sincere and genuine person and an honor to work for.

Louis Faraone

August 23, 2015

Dr. Kothari was a genuine sincere person and it was an honor to work for him.

Sharon Lind

August 23, 2015

I heard about Dr. Kothari's passing, and was truly saddened. Please accept my deepest condolances.

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