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Dinesh Patel Obituary
Dr. Dinesh Patel passed away while out on a walk with his beloved dogs (not Covid-19 related) on May 23, 2020. He was born in Birmingham, England on September 20, 1967. He graduated from Loughborough University of Technology with a Doctor of Philosophy in medicinal pharmaceutical chemistry in 1993. Immediately following his graduation, he moved to Tucson, AZ to finalize his post doctorate research at the University of Arizona. He has lived in Tucson Since 1993 and loved living in the beautiful Sonoran Desert.
He built a very successful business of which he dedicated much of his life to ensure that his business partner, employees, clients and wife were well taken care of. He had an amazing mind that could fix and repair just about anything.
Dinesh had an intense love of food and enjoyed cooking. He supported many charitable organization and felt that everyone should have access to opportunities in education. He had an enormous love for animals and because he had no children, his dogs were his fur babies. Animal welfare organizations were near and dear to his heart. He loved to travel the world and he and his wife were blessed enough to explore many countries throughout the world. His favorite area of travel was to many of the countries throughout the African continent on photo safaris.
Anyone who knew him loved him and his generosity had no bounds. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. Dinesh is survived by his wife of 21 years, Silver Wilkie; his parents, Chhimabbai Dahyabhai and Lexmiben Patel; his sister, Daxaben Patel; his brother-in-law, Peter Cole; his nephews, Piers and Niles Cole as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Due to Covid19 a celebration of life will take place at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona and Alisa's Angels Foundation or any charity that supports education and animal welfare. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
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Vijay
March 9, 2024
I just learned the sad news about the passing of Dinesh. I had lost touch and was looking to reconnect . I wish to belatedly express my sympathies and condolences to his family. I knew Dinesh as we were room-mates back in Loughborough University 1986. We go to know each other and developed a close bond at the time. Memories of his up-beat personality , strength of character and willingness to help others remain with me as do many other hilarious escapades we got up to.
Mario Blanco
May 31, 2022
Our Sympathies to the family of Dr. Patel. My company. I believe we are now leasing the space of his previous lab. We will honor his memory with our hard work.
Helen
November 8, 2020
My heartfelt sympathy to Silver in these hard times. Dinesh was a long time friend and past colleague of Lbro Uni. He was a true friend always there if i needed a chat. He will be very sadly missed. The world is a sad place without him in it.
Victoria Pfau
October 27, 2020
I have known Din for many years. He gave me courage and his words made me see how strong I was inside. He was a caring loving man so dedicated to his work and to his wife, and yes his furry children. The world will miss him. And so will my heart. RIP dear friend. I shall miss you everyday.
Joel Draper
June 21, 2020
Dinesh was one of my favorite people on earth. He helped me understand science beyond any education I could have received at any university! But I loved speaking about good food and whiskey with him. I miss him dearly
Joel Draper
June 21, 2020
Dinesh was one of my favorite people on earth. He helped me understand science beyond any education I could have received at any university! But I loved speaking about good food and whiskey with him. I miss him dearly!
Joel
June 21, 2020
Dinesh was one of my favorite people on earth. He helped me understand science beyond any education I could have received at any university! But I loved speaking about good food and whiskey with him. I miss him dearly!
Brian McKinley
June 8, 2020
I have a myriad of wonderful memories with Dinesh, from working in the Old Chem building at the U of A to our numerous camping trips and our annual night at the Alisa's Angels Gala. Dinesh was an infinitely generous man who gave sacrificially. He was a tremendous blessing; I will miss him dearly.
May God bless his kind wife, Silver, through this difficult time.
Brian McKinley
June 8, 2020
My good friend, you will be greatly missed.
Bob Bartell
June 7, 2020
The most amazing, positive attitude and go getting person I've ever met. Always doing something, not enough time in the day so he worked nights as well. So little time and daylight for life, so why not. The best host along with his wife. He left it all out on the floor. An example of how to live every moment. I'll miss you Dinesh.
Sandi Bartell
June 7, 2020
Silver may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Dinesh was a wonderful human being and friend. I have fond memories of Friday night pizza get togethers Bob and I shared with you and Dinesh.
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