Obituary of Kersi D Kapadia

Kersi Dara Kapadia passed away at the age of 70 the 26 of September 2013. He is survived by Katayun Kapadia, his wife (FEZANA President), his children: daughter Zarin, son LT Farrokh Kapadia(USN) and daughter-in-law Tralene. He was a brother to Dogdoe Tehmtan Arjani, Bakhtavar Noshir Lam, and Diana Darius Dadachanji and brother-in-law of Bakhtawar and Rustom Dinshaw. He was a loving husband and father, a trusted friend and a beloved uncle to all that knew him. Kersi was a quiet man of great strength whose words held vast wisdom. A man whose smile was elusive and rare, but brought joy to all those around him. He would always place the needs of others before those of himself, especially to help the youth of our community. An accomplished cook, his chai was legendary and his garden bursting with flowers and vegetables which he would share with everyone including the animals in the backyard. Kersi Dara Kapadia, was a husband, a father, a teacher, mentor, and dear friend. While his passing is a great loss to the community, we can all take solace in the fact that he is finally able to get the sleep and rest that he deserved. Kersi's life may have ended on September 26, but his love, and his memory will continue on in the lives of those he touched and those lucky enough to know him. His funeral will be held at 4pm on Friday, September 27, 2013 at Wooster Funeral Home, 441 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ. The Uthamna Prayer Ceremony will take place at 4pm on Saturday, Sept. 28th at the Kapadia residence.