Pankajkumar J Desai

Born on March 11, 1944, in Va/sad, India, Pankaj passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026.

He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone he met.

He found joy in the simple things in life, whether it was spending time with his children and grandchildren, mastering the stock market, or watching tennis, golf, and football. A man of his word, Pankaj was someone others could always trust and depend upon.

Pankaj is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Hemlata Desai; his daughter Kajal and son-in-law Siddhartha; his daughter Megha and

son-in-law Amit; and his seven beloved grandchildren:

Sofia, Sahana, Misha, Simryn, Sagar, Neel, and Shaan.

His legacy lives on in the values he instilled, the lives he touched, and the countless memories cherished by those who knew and loved him. 

A Celebration of Pamkajkumar's Life will take place at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Quinn Shalz Funeral Home, located at 3600 3rd Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Please click the following link to be taken to the Livestream.