Nirav Parikh

Nirav Parikh, 38 left to be in the arms of Shri Krishna on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Nirav was born April 17th 1976 in Patan, Gujarat India and came to America in December 16th 1990. Born to Ami and Vanraj Parikh, he was adopted by Mina Oza on July 11th 1991. He attended Gaither's High School and University of Central Florida, where he met his soul mate, Bhavini. He was the only son and brother and was always there for his family and friends in so many ways. Contracted osteomyelitis in infancy, life continued to offer him one medical diagnosis after another. He fought all sorts of cardiac and respiratory complications. He was a trooper who continued to defy death with that charm and smile that you all remember him for. Nirav was such an outgoing, positive person. He lit up a room with his presence. He touched people's heart with his culinary skills. After having two beautiful children with Bhavini, Nirav found a new life and embraced it with every cell of his body. His enthusiasm for life touched so many. He was so proud of his family strength that was contagious and felt by all who knew him well. He will be so dearly missed. He now strolls in Girirajji and Mathura which were his favorite religious places in India. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and biological father. He leaves behind his wife, Bhavini; daughter, Soniya and son, Krishaan; mothers, Mina and Ami; sisters and brother-in-law and their children, Parinda and Saurabh and their children Arushi and Avish Chandra, Prita and Raj and their children Mahiya, Riya and Ishant Buddhavarapu. A special trust fund has been established for his treasured daughter, Soniya's college funds. Information is New York State 529 College Savings Program, Account Number 377511488-03 or by making contributions directly to Bhavini Parikh as custodian for Soniya Parikh. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from the Carrollwood Chapel of Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 3207 W. Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33618. Friends may visit with the family at the conclusion of the service until 2:00 PM. Cremation will follow the viewing at Blount & Curry Funeral Home Terrace Oaks Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Blount & Curry Funeral Home Carrollwood Chapel.