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Peshotan Kotval Obituary
Hartsdale - Dr. Peshotan "Pesho" Sohrab Kotval, M.B.A, M.D., Ph.D, 77, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Westchester Medical Center—the hospital where he studied and practiced medicine. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Daulat (Nariman) Kotval; his son, Xerxes Kotval, his daughter and son-in-law, Anahaita Kotval and Zubeen Shroff; and his 4 grandchildren, Zal Kotval Shroff, Kaivan Kotval Shroff, Tinaz Kotval, and Mehr Kotval.
Pesho was born in Nagpur, India on August 31, 1942. In 1966, he and his wife moved from the United Kingdom to Kokomo, Indiana where Pesho led a materials research lab for Union Carbide and was awarded many patents. His career took them to Baltimore, Maryland and then to Hartsdale, New York which they have called home for the last 49 years.
Always intellectually curious, Pesho earned an M.B.A. in his early thirties and then at age 37, realized his lifelong dream and enrolled in medical school. For most of his career in medicine, he had his own private radiology practice and was the author of many scholarly articles on vascular flow. Throughout his many careers he taught and mentored numerous people both formally and informally.
He was a master storyteller and possessed a rare combination of erudition, playfulness, and passionate interest in the lives of others. He was profoundly attuned to injustice and had an insatiable thirst for knowledge. There was no subject that escaped his interest and no person who could escape his interest in any subject! He enjoyed being part of the Greenburgh community - his daily swim at the community center, his coffee group at Dunkin Donuts and his many family dinners at Racanelli's. He cherished most the friends and heart-felt connections he made along the way.
In his retirement, Pesho spent his hours composing words of wisdom, and showering his beloved wife, offspring and offspring's offspring, as he liked to call them, with boundless affection and praise. They each reel from the loss of their greatest champion.
A virtual service will be held on Sunday April 26th at 11:30 via Zoom. Please register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_csvM22RBT-q55-ngysiFdw
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Memories and Condolences
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Rumi & Chandan Sanjana
April 18, 2022
We fondly remember Pesho who had a wealth of knowledge in every topic we spoke about. Great man with a great personality and a great sense of humor.
Cannot believe it is two years since his passing. Be happy where ever you are Pesho.
Ahmed Hakki
April 18, 2021
He was a very fine colleague and much enjoyed talking to him at the Greenburgh pool where we all enjoyed swimming.
Ahmed Hakki M.D. and Mrs Giselle Hakki
Mehernosh Currawalla
April 28, 2020
A fountain of knowledge, always willing to help, spontaneous in his responses, blessed with wit and a great balance on what is fair. A champion for the under privileged. Immensely well read in matters of the Zoroastrian faith. Rare gem of a human, who wore two different professional hats in his long working career.
Shall most certainly miss a dear friend, and can well imagine what Daulat and the family are going through. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family.
R.I.P. Pesho, you shall remain in our memories, and we shall always think fondly of you.
Tracy Bell
April 28, 2020
Anahaita and family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss, you are in my heart and prayers always.
April 27, 2020
Dear Anahaita, I'm sorry about your father's passing. All the best to you and your family. Please give my regards to Xerxes and your mom.
Best,
Bob
Max & Elaine Gaujean
April 27, 2020
Anahaita your father sounds like a truly amazing man. My condolence to you and your family.
In this sad time may you be comforted by warm and found memories of time spent together.
Erica Martinson
April 27, 2020
Anahaita, my deepest condolences to you and your family. What an amazing man your father was and how blessed the world was to have him.
Chandan Rumi Sanjana
April 27, 2020
We will always remember dear Pesho for his very strong presence, his intelligence, his story telling and his quick wit and sense of humour. He will be missed. I cannot imagine how Daulat and his children and his grand children will miss his presence.
RIP dear Pesho. You made a very special impression in our hearts with your intelligence and great sense of humour.
Liz Tata
April 26, 2020
Thank you for sharing your wonderful tribute to Pesho today. The pictorial memories, music and most especially your words Daulat, Xerxes, Anahaita, Zubeen, Kaivan,Zal, Tinaz and Mehr so articulately captured the unique human being that Pesho was to each of you and brought his memory to life in all of us. I can see how he lives on in you all and will give you the strength to move forward.
Ahmed Hakki
April 26, 2020
Dr.Kotval was a wonderful man. Much enjoyed swimming ing with him at the Greenburgh Community Center. He was knowledgeable on all subjects and wise and compassionate.
Heartfelt condolences to all his family that he was very proud of.
Ahmed Hakki M.D.
Jill Costa
April 25, 2020
Mr. Kotval was a wonderful man who loved his family deeply. It was always a pleasure to see him. He had an upbeat personality and was full of knowledge and wisdom. He will be missed.
Jason Gettinger
April 25, 2020
My condolences to the family of this highly accomplished man, Dr. Kotval. Especially to you Anahaita, my gracious former colleague.
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