Aleem Patel, 81, of San Diego, passed away on October 13, 2021 after a heart attack.  Aleem was born on March 5, 1940 to Mohamed Siddique and Zohra Patel in Bhiwandi, India. After leaving India in 1965, he studied pharmacy at University of Toronto.


After graduation, he landed his first job as a pharmacist for Warner Chilcott. In 1974, he married Shakila Patel and they  went on to have 2 daughters, Nayna and Reena.  Aleem was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he often mentioned. He was unendingly proud of Nayna,  Reena and Shakila and always tried his best to support them.  After retirement, Aleem was also a passionate golfer and walker and could often be found at the golf course or the beach when he wasn’t at home.


Anyone who knew Aleem knew that he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for.  Aleem was predeceased by his parents, Mohamed Siddique and Zohra, his brothers, Mushtaq, Akthar, Athar and Majid and his sisters, Aziza and Akeela.  He is survived by his wife, Shakila, daughters, Nayna and Reena, his brother Mateen and sister, Mahjabeen, and grandchildren Raina, Bodhi, Dawood, Mo and Joseph.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Heart Association in Aleem's name.