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Wappingers Falls - Our father, Tansukhlal Gokaldas Dorawala, of Wappingers Falls, NY passed away on October 5, 2014. He was born in Gangpur, India in 1940 to Gokaldas and Vimla Dorawala(both deceased). Our father earned his Ph. D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY in 1968, M. S, Chemical Engineering in 1964 and B. S. in Chemical Engineering from Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas and he earned B. Sc. in Chemistry in Physics from the University of Bombay, India in 1960.
He married Savitri Mohandas Patel 1968 in India.
Our father devoted his life to his family, his work, his friends and his ever-growing passion for knowledge. Google didn't add much to our lives because we had him. As a child he learned about chemistry from his father and this led him to his career as a Chemical Engineer. He finished his career as Senior Research Chemical Engineer with Texaco Research Center in Beacon, NY after 30 years in 1998 holding various positions in research, staff and managerial.
He had been a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers since 1996, and a member since 1962. Our father served on the boards of Dutchess Community College Foundation and New Day Repertory Theatre Company. He was a passionate golfer and enjoyed traveling the world to learn more about other cultures. In 2000 he became a member of Rotary. Our father worked diligently through the next few years as a member of the Poughkeepsie-Arlington Rotary and later District Governor to spread the word. "Service above self." His ultimate passion was clean water for all! Pursue truth with Love! He was a true Humanitarian.
He is survived by his wife Savitri Dorawala; son Amal T. Dorawala; his daughter in law, Anjna(Tina) Dorawala; granddaughter Karina Dorawala; grandson Neel Dorawala; daughter Aditi Miller; son in law Dale Miller; and two brothers, Ashok Gokaldas Dorawala and Ramesh Gokaldas Dorawala along with several nephews and nieces.
The family will receive visitors at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls on Tuesday October 14, 2014 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to Poughkeepsie Arlington Rotary Club C/O Michelle McCourt Bridgeway FCU, 21 Burnett Boulevard Suite 2, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 and memo line indicating for: Tansukh's Water Project. To send the family a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.
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October 17, 2014
The Vedas taught us "Do significant things,but do not make yourselves significant"Tansukh taught us the same principle.He did a lot of significant things,but never did he boast or made others feel less worthy.I had always enjoyed his(and Savi's) company.Tansukh,I will miss you ,but you made this world a better place.May your soul rest in peace!
Tam
October 12, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Tansuk's family. He was a fine man and a wonderful friend to my late husband, Richard.
Sincerely, Alice Heusinger
Matt McMahon
October 11, 2014
I am truly saddened by Tansukh's passing. He was a friend and colleague whose company I always enjoyed. He shared his unique sense of humor and laughter with all of us at Beacon Lab. Climbing a snow covered Mt Marcy with him and his son Amal was a special day that I remember.
Bud Barnes
October 11, 2014
Tansukah was a good friend and neighbor many years ago when we were both much younger. Since moving away we've not seen one another but my memories of this fine gentleman are no less sincere. Our sincerest sympathies to Savi, Aditi, and Amal. Sadly I will be out of the area and unable to attend services, I would like to have seen you all and convey my most heartfelt sympathies. May he rest in Eternal Peace, and soar above as an angel as he did in his Cessna.
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Bud Foucher
October 10, 2014
A colleague and a friend. Respected as a researcher and a manager of researchers. Guided us all in the Quality Process. Really good memories.
Rosemary and David Palmquist
October 10, 2014
Tansukh had a great gift for friendship. He projected unconditional acceptance towards everyone he met. Who could resist his beautiful expressive eyes, that merry twinkle and his ability to make you feel you were the most important person in the room. Tansukh knew how to listen, when to advise or comfort or when to employ his great sense of humor. He was kind and compassionate, a man of peace. Tansukh didn't draw attention to himself as he went about giving of himself. He saw the good in all, and his goodness enriched everyone. Tansukh left this world too soon. Savi, Tansukh's love for you was so obvious, so abundant -- may that love fill your heart for all time.
Roberta Bryan
October 10, 2014
Aditi... The loss of someone you love so much... that gave you life goes beyond words!! Know that he shed a light upon your soul that you share upon friends and family. It illuminates every day even with his passing. His light shines through me from you my friend!! Shine bright Aditi for your love is so great... Just as his
Dennis Rao
October 10, 2014
A true friend to all of us that worked with Tansukh. He will be missed by all of us that knew him. My deepest sympaties to is family.
October 10, 2014
Savi & Family:
My friend, the little man with the big smile- what an inspiration to me and District 7210. He will be missed so much. My heart goes out to you and your family. I know that he now has the biggest pair of angel wings to take him all over the world- he is probably right now with a child who does not have good water or shelter. He will "embrace" and take care of "all concerned" Love to you, Chris & Anthony Giangrasso
October 10, 2014
Savi,
Sue's message says it best. His loss leaves a hole in my heart, and I will miss his sage wisdom and warm words. May God's grace be with you and your family in this time of grief and the future.
Jan Miller
Sue Doyle
October 9, 2014
The passing on of our friend, mentor and leader Tansukh has left us with an ache in our hearts. God lovingly hold him, welcome him, and have mercy on us as we grieve at this great loss. Blessings to Savi and his family for peace in knowing he made a difference in this world in all he did.
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