Chandubhai Desai Obituary (1927 - 2016)

Chandubhai P. Desai, 88, of Columbus, NJ, passed on Jan 6th, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Ruby Memorial Home, 202 Stockton Street in Hightstown. Condolences may be offered at www.rubymemorialhome.com. A funeral puja will take place on 01/08/16 from 1 to 3 pm at The Crematory at Holy Cross Burial Park in Jamesburg, NJ. Born in Gujarat, India, Mr. Desai owned and ran a timber business in Gujarat, India, prior to his retirement in 1990. He came to the U.S. in 1993 and settled in Bensalem, PA before moving to Columbus, NJ in 2001. Some of his interests included banking, gardening, household chores, playing cards, gambling, and vegetable picking. He devoted much of his time and energy as a caregiver for his family members. His charm and smile was able to enlighten any given moment. Beloved husband of 64 years to Sumatiben (Patel) Desai. Devoted father to Chayaben, Rohiniben, Piyushbhai and Binduben. Cherished father in law to Annapurnaben. Deeply loving grandfather to Mitesh, Krupesh, Sangita, Sheetal, Jiten, Komal, Rachana, Sonali, Mona, Davel and Yogi. Caring brother-in-law of Dipakben Patel. Loving caretaker of Manki. Dearest brother to the late Jasbhai, late Shankharbhai, late Manibhai, late Manubhai, late Chancharben, late Nirmalaben, late Lalitaben, and Kanthaben. Also survived by many loving great grandchildren nieces, nephews and friends.