IndiaPost - Voice of Indians Worldwide: Community mourns Vijay Patel Community mourns Vijay Patel ================================================================================ JS Bedi on 12/06/2009 05:52:00 Vijay Harishbhai Patel was native of Sisva. He was born in Anand, Gujarat, India on April 29, 1960 to Harishbhai Patel and Kantaben Patel. He has one sister, Smita, currently living in India. Up until his adulthood, Vijay spent his time in India where he finished his studies and accomplished a B.S. in chemistry from University of Gujarat. Being a jovial person that he was, Vijay attracted many people in his circle of friends and family. On March 2, 1986, Vijay married Usha Patel. After one year of their marriage, they moved to the United States on July 1987 and settled in Anaheim, California where they started to raise their family. They have two sons, Sanket (21) and Shivam (18). As a chemist, Vijay worked at various pharmaceutical companies where his professionalism and hard work gained him creditability and respect among his colleagues. He was associated with Aaron Industries as Director of Quality Control. He leaves behind his wife, two sons and parents. -India Post News Service