Jaykar Umedchand Kothari

In Loving Memory of Jaykar U. Kothari

September 4, 1940 - November 6, 2026

A dreamer, a visionary, and a man whose life was devoted to the happiness and success of his family.

He came to America in the 1980s, bringing with him not just his family, but dreams of a brighter future. He envisioned a life filled with opportunities, comfort, prosperity, and success for those he loved. With courage, determination, and countless sacrifices, he dedicated his life to making those dreams a reality.

One of his greatest wishes was to see a doctor in the family-a dream he was fortunate enough to witness fulfilled during his lifetime.

His life was not measured by what he accumulated, but by what he built through his love, sacrifices, and unwavering commitment to his family. He planted the seeds of opportunity, gave his loved ones the courage to dream. He departed this world with contentment in his heart, knowing that the family he had worked so hard for was flourishing.

Though his physical presence will be deeply missed, his dreams, values, sacrifices, and legacy will continue to live on through the generations he leaves behind.

Forever loved. Forever remembered.
Forever a part of us.

Love you always my dearest Dad and Dada to all grandchildren.

The viewing & puja will be held on Sunday, November 8th, 2026, beginning at 9:00 am, at LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ, 08004. Cremation to follow.