"A noble soul,” "a good Samaritan,” a person dedicated "to serve humanity,” were some of the tributes showered on Hormazdiyar Patel, former trustee of the Surat Parsi Panchayat (SPP) and active member of various community associations, at a condolence meeting organized by several Surat welfare associations and community institutions. Patel passed away on August 22, 2024. An email was sent to Parsiana by Cyrus Dotivala and a note on the meet was received from Nilufar Bavaadam.
The meet commenced with a prayer by Surat High Priest Dastur Cyrus Dastur, followed by an address by Homi Doodhwala, president of the SPP, in......