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Ashvin Patel Obituary
Dr. Ashvin K. Patel
February 1, 1938 - January 9, 2024
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida - AshvinKumar Kantilal Patel, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S., 85, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, passed away on January 9, 2024.
He was born on February 1, 1938, in Karachi, India (now a part of Pakistan) to Kantilal and Kantiban Patel. He was a very humble, caring, and loving person, well-loved by his family, friends and his patients in the community. Andy was known for his easy-going and quiet nature. He always went above and beyond for his family and friends. He had a passion for whistling while he worked and enjoyed traveling, golfing, and spending time with loved ones.
Andy pursued his higher education at Grant College (University of Bombay). He had an illustrious medical career, starting with his pre-med at Wilson College (University of Bombay) and then attending Grant Medical College (Unv. of Bombay). After coming to the United States in 1963, and becoming a U.S. citizen in 1976, he completed his medical training at MacNeal Memorial Hospital in Berwyn, IL, and opened his solo practice, Obstetrics & Gynecology, in Bloomington, IL, in 1970 (retiring in 2003), delivering approximately 10,000 babies over the course of his career.
While living in Bloomington, Andy attended 2nd Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Normal, IL, Scottish Rite Temple and Shrine. He also dedicated his time to volunteering at a local food pantry and the Bloomington High School Band. Throughout his career, he held leadership positions at various medical institutions, as well as serving a term as President of Bloomington Country Club.
Andy is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Patel; his children: Jay Patel DDS, and Sheila Patel Mooberry; his grandchildren: Kolton Mooberry, Lyric Mooberry, Aria Mooberry, Riyah Patel, Kiran Patel; his great-grandchildren: Ashvin Mooberry and Malcolm Mooberry; as well as numerous nephews both in the United States as well as in India. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Ashvin Patel; as well as his younger brother, Ravindra Patel; and several other family members.
A Celebration of Life will be held on August 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral Cremation and Event Center, located at 754 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL, 33408. Attendees are encouraged to wear casual or golf attire.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Shriner's Hospital 4201 Industry Drive, Bartonville, IL, 61607; Miller Park Zoo,1020 South Morris Ave., Bloomington, IL; or Bloomington High School Band Attn Max Chernick, 1202 E Locust St., Bloomington, Il, in Andy's memory.
Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral Cremation and Event Center of North Palm Beach, FL, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Rita Patterson
June 26, 2025
Dr. Patel was my physician for 20 years when I lived in Bloomington. He was one of the kindest men I've ever known.
Susan Ledford
August 9, 2024
Dr. Patel delivered my daughter and has always had a special place in my heart because of everything he did for us. He always took extra time to answer and address any concerns I had. He was an excellent doctor!
Sandy Bumpus
August 5, 2024
Andy delivered both of my children! I always knew when he was coming to the exam room I was in because he whistled all the way down the hall! He was always calm, patient, happy and smiling! Those 10,000 plus babies that he delivered and their parents were lucky, indeed to have Andy take care of them for 9 months!
Rest in peace Dr. Patel...you deserve it! My heartfelt sympathy to his family!
Rita Pattersonu
August 4, 2024
Dr. Patel was my doctor when I lived in Bloomington. He was the kindest sweetest doctor I ever had.
Dianne Shelton
July 24, 2024
Dr Patel delivered my sons and saw me through many other issues from his early practice to his retirement. He was the best! I was privileged to have him as my doctor. My heart goes out to his family as they mourn the loss of this wonderful man.
Beverly WEST
July 12, 2024
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man, father and the best doctor I have ever had. He always took the best care of me. He always told me if me or even my husband needed a doctor to call him he would be there for us as our doctor. He always say he was a doctor, doctor first then a gynecologist. He delivered our son In 1976. I lost my husband a year ago in March. Dr. Patel will be sadly missed. Sincerely Beverly West Normal il. One of Dr's oldest patients.
Julie Holliday
July 9, 2024
Dr Patel was my OB/GYN up until he retired. He was such a kind, caring doctor when I was a nervous new expecting mom. I smile when I think of him whistling as he came down the hallway to greet me. What a blessing he was in our life.
Roxann Riddle
July 7, 2024
Ashvin was very personable . He cared deeply of his patients. He was an awesome doctor. He delivered both of my children. He took all the time with me that I needed. He was the best. He cared very much of his patients and he listened to any problems we had regardless how long it took for the conversation again he was the best of the best. RIP.
Barbara Baker
July 5, 2024
Dr. Patel was such a great doctor! He delivered two of my three children. RIP sir!
Deby Dameron
July 5, 2024
May I first say, my sincerest sympathy to the family for your loss. Dr Patel was the best of the best from my first pregnancy in 1974 until the last in 1986. Seven children including twins, he saved my life after hemorrhaging, the loss of a son hours after birth. Dr Patel lived a wonderful and deserving life and his kindness will be forever remembered. Bless you, for the Dr you were.
Jody Meizelis
July 3, 2024
Dr. Patel delivered both my sons, one in 1976 and one in 1979. He also performed a tubal ligation after I miscarried twice. What I recall is that Dr. Patel had a wonderful sense of humor and was a kind and caring doctor. I am so sorry he has passed. Prayers and loving thoughts to his family.
Doug Bey
July 3, 2024
A true friend, a loving husband and father, an oustanding, compassionate p hysician Andy was
a special person. Barb, Jay and Sheila I share your loss. We. Roasted Andy on his 50th birthday and noted that typically an immigrant came to the US with nothing and worked his way up to middle class-Andy came from the
Upper class and worked his way down to middle class!!
Andy loved his family and always
said how supportive Barb was to him.
I have many memories of Andy and
It makes me smile when I think of
Our times together!
With love and sympathy,
Doug Bey MD,DLFAPA
Linda Trippel
July 3, 2024
Dr. Patel - My hero. He treated everyone with kindness and dignity. No one can fill his shoes. My condolences to the family. Barb, he was the best because of you. Thank you. Linda Trippel
Verma Gummerman
July 2, 2024
He was a GREAT DOCTOR
Mary Beth Keeneth
July 2, 2024
Dr. Patel delivered my third baby in 1977. We were new to the area and I already had two sons. In the delivery room, he wore a little pink cap and it made me laugh. He was a great guy.
Janice L Smith
July 2, 2024
I loved Dr. Patel as my doctor! He delivered all three of my babies and he always remembered them. I loved how he would put pictures up of all the babies he delivered. He would always tell me stop eating that candy bar! He was a great doctor and person. I am so sorry to for your loss. Prayers to your family.
Renee Wenger
July 2, 2024
A remarkable human he was! Dr. Patel delivered 5 of my 7 babies! We was always pleasant and kind. My prayers to you Barb as you navigate through this difficult time.
" A life well Celebrated! "
Cynthia Karr
July 2, 2024
Dr. Patel was my doctor--extremely professional and very kind! Prayers for his family!
Cynthia Karr
Pam Sinnett
July 1, 2024
I had the honor of working with Dr Patel at the old Brokaw/BroMenn hospital in Normal, Illinois from 1981-1998, as one of his labor and delivery nurses. He was one of a kind! Always respectful to his patients and nurses! We knew he was on the floor when we heard his whistle coming down the hall! He had such fun and colorful surgical caps, which made his patients smile! Of those 100,000 babies he delivered...I am proud to say that 2 of them were my daughters! He was the best!
Rest in peace, Dr Patel!
My deepest sympathies to your family!
wendy zilm
July 1, 2024
i had the absolute pleasure of being his nurse when Dr Patel first started his practice... He was so kind, so respectful and such an excellent physician .
i have so many wonderful heart warming memories of my time working with him ..Also had the pleasure of knowing his wife and children ..my sincere sympathy to his wife and family and may God Bless him ..
Charla Cullen
July 1, 2024
Dr. Patel as well as delivering babies was an excellent surgeon. He always was open and right on in diagnosis.
And yes we all enjoyed his whistling as he came near the exam doors. A cheerful, happy man!
Kitty Malcom
July 1, 2024
Dr. Patel was such a wonderful person. I was his patient until he retired. He was kind, compassionate and, yes, whistling down the hallway. So thankful he was my doctor and my friend.
Debra Wilson
July 1, 2024
Dr. Ashvin Patel was one of the kindest OBYN doctors I had. He got me through difficult pregnancies, and even the death of one of the babies. His gentle, calm demeanor was so nice to have. My sympathy to his wife and family & all who knew this nice human being. May he rest in peace with the Lord.
Joyce Hutchcraft
July 1, 2024
Dr Patel delivered both of my daughters. He treated me for endometriosis, which was unheard of back in 1984. Afterwards, I was able to have my second daughter! I remember him very fondly and send my deepest sympathies to his family.
Mary Lou Sutter
July 1, 2024
Dr Patel was a good man & great Doctor. Away knew I was in good hands with him & I had 10 lb babies. He use to come in the exam room singing "Mary Lou". God Bless him!
Jowanda Grace
July 1, 2024
Dr. Patel was a wonderful and the best OB/GYN doctor in Bloomington/ Normal! He delivered three of my children. I Remember his whistle and his cute little hats that he wore in surgery.
He was a very compassionate and caring doctor and was loved by so many!
Prayers and peace to his family.
Nancy Todd
July 1, 2024
I'll always remember Dr Patel whistling as he would walk into a patient's room. I was blessed to be one of his patients for many years, and I cried when he retired. Such a caring doctor and friend. We had three beautiful, healthy girls with his care. My sympathies to the family.
Jamie Cline
June 30, 2024
He delivered all 3 of our children! He was such a caring Doctor and always made time for me and any questions or concerns. Such a great man!!
Brenda Smith
June 30, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. He was my favorite Doctor, so kind, gentle and caring.
Ann Kingdon
June 30, 2024
Dr. Patel was the best OBGYN in town. He was such a great guy. He delivered all three of my children. I remember the days waiting for him to come in the room and he´d be out in the hallway just a whistling along!!! He was a wonderful man and will be missed. I´m so sorry for your loss.
Gail Fowler
June 30, 2024
Dr Patel was a very Kind and caring Dr! He brought my 2 girls into this world with the Lords help! I will always remember him!
Ruth A Vogel
June 30, 2024
I loved Dr. Patel, I went to home from 1976 to my last appt. With him on his retirement day.
He delivered my daughter in 1976 and my grandson in 2003. What a great Dr. He was.
My sympathy to all of his family!!
DeAnn Ash Worth
June 30, 2024
I loved Dr Patel! I worked with him from 1981 to 1986 at Brokaw Hospital and we knew he was coy for a delivery because you could hear his whistling! He was also so an irate in predicting which sex the baby was ( this was before all the ultrasounds) Andy would wear either a pink themed hat for deliveries or a blue hat!! Praying for his family! He was a great man!
Karen Underwood
June 30, 2024
My sincere condolences and prayers to Dr. Patel's family. He delivered both my children. He was so kind n just wonderful. Loved him, he was the absolute best.
Janet Jones
June 30, 2024
Dr. Patel delivered both my boys. He was great! So happy to have had him as my doctor. I´m sorry for your loss and for the loss to the communities he served.
Judy Geigner
June 30, 2024
Dr. Patel delivered both of my c-section babies and I was his patient until he retired. He was so much fun, his humor always put me at ease. I will always be grateful to him for his gentleness and kindness. He was the best! Judy Geigner
Kathy Servis
June 30, 2024
Dr.Patel delivered both my sons, he was a very kind & compassionate person , wonderful doctor , so sorry to hear of his passing , my condolences to the family
Karen Cole
June 30, 2024
I´m so sad to see of Dr. Patel´s passing. He was a wonderful person and had such an intuition as to what was happening with his patients. So many times he would call me just as I was going to calling him to report information. We talked and rehashed all the years a couple of years ago and it was such fun! The good old days he said!! Praying for comfort for you Barb and your family
Linda Sellberg
June 30, 2024
So sad to hear this news. He was an amazing human being! The compassion and care that he had for his patients was incomparable.
My prayers are with his family.
Stacie Heins
June 30, 2024
My heart goes out to you all! "Dad" will be missed!! Memories of him reading newspapers up high in front of him. And whistling. Love you Sheila and "Mom"!!!! Hugs and kisses. Thoughts and prayers.
Diana Woith
June 30, 2024
Dr Patel delivered both our children in the early 70s, he was a wonderful doctor and a very gentle man. We were blessed to have him in our community of Bloomington Normal
Pam Toliver
June 30, 2024
I am sorry to hear of Dr Patel passing. He delivered my first two children. He was a kind, loving man. I remember we were in birthing room and delivery was as close, he turned on radio asking my favorite type of music and was whistling! This was my first child and I remember his actions calmed me! He was a wonderful person.
Jane Weber McCully
June 30, 2024
Patel family, I was privileged to work with Dr. Patel in the O. R. many years ago. He was always such a kind, caring gentleman, wonderful to his patients and staff alike. The mention of his whistling brought a smile to my face; I remember that fondly. What legacy he has left behind. My condolences to you all.
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