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DESAI, Priyakant Kantilal "P.K." Age 71, of Dayton, passed away on February 23, 2015 after a long battle with Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). P.K. was born in Jhalod, India, son of the late Kantilal and Jamuben (Mehta) Desai. P.K. was a physician and surgeon specializing in Urology in Dayton, OH and the surrounding areas for over 30 years. He graduated with top honors from M.S. University Baroda. P.K. moved to the United States in 1968. Throughout his medical training, P.K. lived in Cook County, IL, Coney Island, NY, and Erie, PA, before settling in Xenia, OH in 1973. He married Dr. Usha Desai in 1971 and they had two children, Neil (b. 1975) and Nisha (b. 1980). Professionally, P.K. was renowned in his field serving as President of the Greene County Medical Society (1978) and Chief of Medical Staff, Greene Memorial Hospital (1981). He was a Board Member of the Golden Age Senior Citizens Center, Founding Member of the American Kidney Stone Management Company, and Founding Member of Western Ohio Insurance Company. P.K. was very actively involved in the Indian community in Dayton and in his hometown of Jhalod, India. He served as Trustee of The Hindu Community Organization, and he received the Special Community Service Award from the India Club of Greater Dayton. His donation founded the Jamuben Kantilal Desai Bachelor of Education College and the Kantilal Ratanlal Desai Arts & Commerce College in Jhalod in 2000. P.K. was also an active member of the Xenia Rotary Club for over 20 years. Priyakant is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Usha Desai; son, Neil (Priya) Desai; daughter, Nisha (Graham) Marwick; sisters, Priya Desai (Manoj), Kalpana Shah (Bharat), and Bella Shah (Samir); grandchildren, Ila, Uma, and Arran. He also leaves behind many other loving friends and relatives. Services will be held on Friday, February 27th from 2pm, at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd, Kettering, OH 45429. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the P.K. and Usha Desai Foundation c/o Wright-Patt Credit Union, Centerville, OH. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.routsong.com
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March 5, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sheila Gibson
February 28, 2015
To Usha, Neil, Nisha and all the family. I am very sorry to hear the news of P.K.'s death. His was a life well lived in the service of others and of the Hindu Community. He suffered a cruel illness at the end of his life with dignity, and he was so well loved and cared for by you, Usha, supported by your family. It was, for me, a privilege to meet P.K. at Nisha and Graham's wedding and to see him sharing in the happiness of the occasion. I am so glad that he has known of the arrival of Ila, Uma and Arran, and I hope that he may rest in peace, having given so much to his fellow man and knowing also that he leaves behind a loved and loving family. I send my love and thoughtful prayers in sympathy to you all. Sincerely, Sheila
February 27, 2015
We are very sorry to hear this news. You ( Priykantbhai ) will be missed all the time. We pray to Lord to rest your soul in peace and give strength to ushaben and children.
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