I met Dolat when I was only a little boy, about 6 years of age. At that time they used to live in Lefrak City. She was first a friend of my mother and later became one of my best friends. I knew her for about 50 years. Throughout that time she was a true blue friend. We always kept in touch even after I left New York City.

I always enjoyed listening to her talk about China, Egypt and Singapore. When I went to Singapore, I also managed to meet her brother, who also became my friend, but passed on many years back. Even now when I go back to Singapore now and then for business or pleasure I always think of Dolat.

I remember when I used to live in NYC how on so many weekends either or Saturdays or Sundays, we would go and visit the Bamjis in Rego Park for tea. Sometimes they would visit us. We also had a custom where they would come to our house for Thanksgiving and we would go to their place for Christmas dinner. Those were simple things but they gave me a lot of pleasure during that time of my life.

It all seems like 100 years ago. Even when I left NYC after my mother Aloo passed on, I would always call Dolat on Skype. I miss talking with her, but I also believe that we will all be reunited one day.

Dolat dear, I am waiting to meet you again. You and Mehli and my parents Aloo and Firoze are always in my heart. God bless you for what you did for me on this earth, and for always being a great friend!

Dearest Dolat, Thank you for all the great times, the meals, the chats, the friendship, and the love that you gave my parents and myself while you were on this earth. We miss you and look forward to the day we will meet again in Heaven!

To Ed and Family: Dolly and I worked together for years at Swingline Staples. Though we hadn't seen each other for years we never stopped communicating. I heard from her in Feb. after I sent her a valentine card. I didn't know she was gone until her birthday card was returned. I miss her already, and I know you do too.

Dolly and I go back to Swingline Staples Comp. in the 70's. We haven't seen each other for many years, but we stayed in touch. I sent her a card for Valentine's Day, and she called me, I guess right before she died. I did not know she died until the birthday card I mailed her came back yesterday (10/9. My heartfelt condolences to Ed and his family.

Grandma, I'm already missing your silly nicknames and remarks. You're probably looking down on me sticking out your tongue and calling me a plum-pudding for that, also. You fought long and hard through very sickness and injury and came out as strong as you could be every time. It's unfortunate that Ahura Mazda took you when he did, but it must have been the right time for some right reason. I'm glad you're at peace now with Grandpa, and all of your other loved ones who have been missing from our lives and your life for too long. Keep us all safe, our new guardian angel. Love and miss you.

Dear Mom, We love you very much and will miss you. You were a wonderful mother and grandmother. We will always think of you. "In my life I love you more." Edul, Tehnaz, Zarina and Spenta

Dear family, I am sorry about the loss of your love one. The Bible promise that one day the dead will be restored to life by means of a resurrection( John 5:28,29). I hope this promise bring the family a measure of hope.