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Nikhil Pargaonker Obituary
Nikhil Makrand Pargaonker, M.D., age 35, of Portage, IN passed away Friday, May 1, 2009. Born in Sholapur, India, as a young child Nikhil and his family moved to Indiana, which is where he grew up. He graduated from the University of Chicago and received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica. Nikhil did his residency at Mt. Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, OH. For the past 18 months, he was in private practice in Merrillville at the practice his father started. Nikhil is survived by his wife, Heather; his mother, Mrs. Rani Pargaonker; his sister and brother-in-law: Mrs. Nileema Pargaonker and Ravi Nirgudkar; and his nephew, Ninad Nirgudkar. He was a loving and kind husband, brother, son and friend. Nikhil's love of life is evident in the way he lived and loved the people around him. He touched so many people in his lifetime and was beloved by all who knew him. He will be missed greatly. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM at the Solan- Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville/Highland (corner of Main and Kennedy), IN 46375. A traditional Hindu cremation took place prior to memorial service, and final resting will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nikhil's name to the Sarcoma Foundation of America either online at www.curesar- coma.org or by mail to: Sarcoma Foundation of America, 9884 Main Street, P.O. Box 458, Damascus, MD 20872.
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Carl Page
September 22, 2009
Dear Rani, family. We were very shocked and forlorn hearing the grave news. Nikhil and his father tended our family for many years with a sincere and gentile way about them, we were very confident in their care. Our hearts and thoughts will always be with you. Carl and Mary Page
June 10, 2009
Dear Rani and Nilima:
I am so grateful I was able to reconnect with Nikhil at Manali and Sachin's wedding reception. I had not heard about his illness at the time, so it was sad for me to hear the news. But my childhood memories of him & Nilima are sweet. Just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts, and in my heart.
Love, Aru
Kathy Kelleher
May 11, 2009
Dr. Rani and family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jan Thornberry
May 11, 2009
My heart goes out to Nik's family. I am still missing his dad, and now him too. What losses this world has now, two of the kindest, loving people are gone from us, but they are together now. I will miss them both for a lifetime. Inspirational, loving, generous men they were, and I am blessed to have known them. Thinking of the family...love, Jan from Dr Slayton and Parikh's office.
Sarah Correa
May 8, 2009
Please accept my condolences as I know this must be a difficult time.
I met Nikhil for the first time at one of Grace Vigilante's family gatherings a year or so ago. And I have heard wonderful things about him through Grace, my co-worker & friend.
It is my hope that you will find comfort during this challenging time in the family and friends that love and support you.
Best, Sarah
Rose Lane
May 8, 2009
Nikkhil was a delightful young man. I enjoyed seeing his smiling face!!I am saddened by his passing. I will miss him. He was much too young to leave us so soon.
Sagar Koduri
May 8, 2009
I'm writing from Sikkim, and was terribly saddened by the news. As you know, Nikhil was the easiest man in the world to love. Really, to know the man, even for a moment, was to love him. I will always remember his warmth and gentleness, and his generous gift for love and friendship, how he could light up a room with that smile, and how dearly, I and all of his friends, loved him.
I am desperately sorry for your loss. I hope that he is at peace now, and that it was at least some comfort to him to know how beloved he was. We will miss him.
Sagar
Susan Gawel
May 7, 2009
I knew Nikhil in college and saw him every day for two years. He was a lovely person, and taken too soon. I was saddened to hear the news. I will keep him and his loved ones in my prayers.
Marilyn Hampton
May 7, 2009
Dr. Gillespie and Mrs. Pargaonker,
We are deepyly saddened to hear about Dr. Nikhil. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Cancer Resource Centre
May 7, 2009
Our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. May your memories bring you and your family comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
May 7, 2009
Dr. Gillespie - I am so sorry for your loss. Hope to see you soon. Marge Berry
SUZANN ROALL
May 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Elmer\Imogene Edwards
May 7, 2009
To the Pargaonker Family
We were patients of your father and friends all the years he pratice in northwest Indiana. We share your lost because you are such a wonderful family.
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