Dr. Cecil F. Desai 1946-2022

Cecil was born in Feb. 1946 in Anand, Gujurat, India, the son of Franklin and Mukta Chahan Desai.

Cecil received his medical degree (M.D.) in India in 1974.

He came to the USA with his family in 1976 to practice pediatrics in New York City, where he received his certificate from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

After leaving New York, he settled with his family in Warren in 1979.

He started his medical practice and served the community as a pediatrician at his Parkman Road office in Warren for 37 years, treating multiple generations of families.

After a successful medical career, he retired in 2015.

Cecil was a member of Liberty Bible Church in Vienna. He committed his life to be God fearing with a strong faith in Jesus, and had a passion for Bible study and fellowship.

Cecil was an avid reader since childhood and enjoyed traveling.

Dr. Desai is survived by his wife, Ravina Desai, whom he married May 10, 1973; two children, Renis (Parul) Desai of New Albany and Smruti (Lee) Padula of Howland; three grandchildren, Noah and Luke Desai, and Aidan Padula; brother, Emmanuel (Sushma) Desai of Texas; sister, Angela Desai of Warren; and brother, Robin (Rita) Desai of Twinsburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family and friends may pay their respects from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at the Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Road NE Warren, OH 44483, and from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Liberty Bible Church, 2111 Sodom Hutchings Road NE Vienna, OH 44473.

A service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Liberty Bible Church.

Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery in Vienna.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to Dr. Desai’s family.

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