Kishor Somabhai Patel

Kishor Somabhai Patel was born on May 30th, 1957. He peacefully passed away at 67, on Thursday, December 5th, 2024. Born in the small village of Kosamba Bhagada, Gujarat, India, he came from very humble beginnings and was the second youngest sibling of seven, three brothers and four sisters. He was a big fan of Cricket. During his younger years when he played on a team, he was the star batsman and fastest bowler. He was an all-rounder. His love for cricket grew throughout the years and he continued watching the big matches even after moving to America, despite the time difference. After completing high school, he worked at a Gujarat Gear factory in Lilapor, Valsad, Gujarat. In April 1985, he got married to Sangita and they were blessed with their first child, Kavita in March of 1986. A few years later they welcomed their second child, Jay into the family in March of 1989. In April of 1990, Kishor and his family emigrated to the US to start a new chapter in their lives. Kishor took his first job as a machine operator at Uni Boring Co. Working long days and saving up for multiple years allowed Kishor and Sangita to buy their very first home in Redford, Michigan in the summer of 1993. For the next 16 years, Kishor would dedicate most of his time working labor intensive jobs and parenting two little children in a foreign country. In 2009, he ventured into his first family business, a Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins. Kishor was the official decorator/baker of the location and customers were constantly looking out for the days he worked, bagels baked and donuts decorated by him always just tasted much better. Kishor was always a behind the scenes type of personality; always there to help but you never realized truly how much support he provided. His caring and giving nature truly made him a special person. Kishor didn’t have it easy when it came to his health. He suffered a minor heart attack and stroke in January 2020. The last few years of his life Kishor struggled with his health, with reduced mobility following his stroke, suffering from ulcers, shortness of breath, but that never brought him down. He continued to be the same smiling man that he had been previously, continuing to visit his daughter in London and visiting his motherland, India. He passed away undergoing an endoscopy procedure on December 5th. He is survived by his wife Sangita; his children, Kavita and Jay; and his adored grandchildren Krish, Ishaan, Saahil, and Sufie. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 13th from 12-2 PM at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road West (Between Sheldon & Beck), Plymouth. Cremation will follow with immediate family only. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Kishor Somabhai Patel please visit our Sympathy Store. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please use the "Share a Memory" tab on this webpage.

Kishor Somabhai Patel

May 30, 1957 - December 5, 2024