Harishkumar Jayantilal Patel

Harishkumar Jayantilal Patel obituary

Harishkumar Jayantilal Patel

Harishkumar Patel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel on Jul. 26, 2025.

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Harishkumar Jayantilal Patel, 78, of Hoffman Estates, passed away surrounded by family on July 25, 2025. A world traveller, being born in India, growing up in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana before settling in Illinois.

Harishkumar was the beloved Husband of Harshilaben and the Proud and Loving Father of Dhartika (Himanshu) and Monika (Brijesh). He was also the Proud Grandfather of Diya, Ansh, Arya and Rohan. The Brother and Brother in law to many, as well as the Fond Uncle to many, many Nieces and Nephews, as well as "Grandpa" to their children. Harishkumar was also a devoted friend and neighbor to anyone that had the pleasure to meet him.

An Electrical Contractor by trade, He was also a gifted painter and artist. He was also a wonderful chef, being known around the neighborhood for his chili garlic Achaars. Family and friends would also see him in the yard tending to his garden and beautiful flowers.

A Pooja service will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025 at The DuPage Funeral Chapel (951 W. Washington St., West Chicago, Illinois, 60185) from 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm. (CST)

For those unable to attend in person, please use the link below to watch the service:

https://vimeo.com/event/5276693/62e43a3ee7

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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