Mr. Dilip Jaywant Mehta
Photo
Dilip's obituary
A few words for our beloved Dilipbhai
Death rides hard & fast when it brings it's news of mortality leaving us confused & unsure of our bearings as we flail inside the dust of its passing. Everything familiar becomes illusory and monstrous.
If there is any immortality to be had among us human beings, it is certainly only in the love that we leave behind..People like you always live on.
Time is supposed to be a healer but even after a year its still as painful as the 1st day ..But you will always live in the wonderful memories we have of you.
Param Pujya Shri Dilip Jaywant Mehta unexpectedly passed away on 22nd July 2020 at 2.00pm at the age of 65years leaving us all bereaved. He was born on 5th December 1954 to Shri Jaywantbhai & Smt Kusumben Mehta in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
We can describe him in 1 word -A coconut - tough & hard from the outside & tender,pure & sweet from the inside. People who didnt know him would get scared of him but once they did they would know how soft hearted he was.
He loved to work selflessly for people around & be there for anyone in need. A loving & warm hearted person but reticent at the same time so he could rarely express himself but loved to look out for everyone in the family his brother & sisters alike.
Age was never a factor for him as he could chill with everyone from his father's friends to his own, from his daughter's friends to kids -all 4 generations ...& of course both the son in laws loved chilling with him .
He was very welcoming like his father who always liked having people over & showing true blue gujarati hospitality by feeding them.
As for his daughters he never made us feel that as girls we couldnt do certain things be it choosing our profession, achieving our dreams, going on hiking trips at a young age, having fun with our friends, going out late nights (but he did make sure that he slept after we reached home). So basically he never held us back from doing anything & encouraged us to grow & evolve as individuals... We would have not realized the importance of this approach while growing up but definitely understand the value of these little things now.
He would not say no to anything especially to his most favorite person his grandchild be it taking him for long drives in the middle of the night to sitting on roller coasters with him at this age, to playing with him like an elder sibling would.
He was like our google for directions,dates & times ,relations & all things possible..Sitting at home he could guide anyone how to go from 1 corner to the other in any city he had visited...when it came to recollecting any event people would call him & he would provide them with the exact date & time which could go decades back.. & as for knowing relations the opposite person would be surprised to the extent of deep connections he would know.
His love for cricket is well known he could watch years old matches & any kind of matches & remember the scores & balls of mostly all.
& how can we forget his love for food..a foodie just like his father he would relish all types of cuisines & delicacies & would love to make others enjoy it too.
The saddest moment is when the person who gave you the best memories ,becomes a memory.
We can see that you left us so soon only coz you couldnt see us in pain .
You have inspired us to be selfless & caring human beings & have made us see that true wealth lies in the love & respect received from others.
Above all the most important thing you taught us while going is to never loose hope with full faith in God you knew that he would do only whats best for you.
So thats why even though you physically not here, in our minds & hearts you only bring cheer....looking down upon us you sending us strength ,courage & countless blessings but all we pray to God is to keep you happy & peaceful & give you the best coz the BEST is what you deserve.
Those we love dont go away ,they walk beside us everyday unseen unheard but always near ,still loved still missed & very dear.
Send to someone
Want to stay updated?
Share this memorial website
Share with others
