Bhikhabhai Patel

Bhikhabhai M. Patel, age 81 of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 6, 2017 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, surrounded by the love and care of his family. Bhikhabhai was born August 8, 1936 in Gujarat, India the beloved son of Late Manorhbhai Patel & Chanchadben Patel. Bhikhabhai was a Professor for many years at the VP Science College in India. He was very intelligent, he loved to read and was constantly inspired to learn new things. He enjoyed cricket and political news, in India and in the USA. He was also very involved in his community and a contributor to social causes. Bhikhabhai was a loving and caring husband, son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and friend. Bhikhabhai is survived by: two sons, Hemant & daughter-in-law Mita Patel of New Jersey; Hitesh & daughter-in-law Chetna Patel of Bridgeport, CT; daughter, Manisha & son-in-law Jay Patel of Trumbull, CT; two brothers, Arvindbhai & sister-in-law Usha Patel of Florida; Raskibhai & sister-in-law Sobhnaben Patel of India; seven grandchildren, Dipali, Roshni, Raj, Nirali, Sunny, Mansi, Krupa Patel and a host of extended family and friend who will cherish his memory. Friends may greet the family on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 8:30am-10:30am at Community Funeral Chapels, 798 Park Ave. Bridgeport, CT. Tel: 203-334-9999. Interment will follow to Mt. Grove Cemetery 2675 North Ave. Bridgeport, CT. 06604. Light a virtual candle or share a special memory of "Bhikhabhai" at communityfuneralchapels.com. Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Bhikhabhai Patel, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Visitation Thursday, November 9th, 2017 8:30am - 10:30am, Community Funeral Chapels 798 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Interment Location Mountain Grove Cemetery 2675 North Ave Bridgeport, CT 06604