Sammy Bhiwandiwalla passes away

With deep sorrow we inform you of the sudden demise of ZTFE Life Member and WZO Chairman Mr Sammy H Bhiwandiwalla who passed away earlier today, Sunday 27th December 2020, Roj Gosh Mah Amardad. He was 81 years old.

A sad loss to Sammy’s wife Ursula, son Cyrus, daughter in law Christine,  daughter Nicola, son in law David and his grandchildren- (Cyrus and Christine’s children) : Chloe – Rose, Marcus, Reubens; (Nicola and David’s children) : Lara, Rhea and Thomas.

Prayers for Sammy will be performed at the WZO Home as per the WZO email below.

May the soul of Sammy’s rest in peace in Garothman.

Yours sincerely
Malcolm M Deboo
ZTFE President

27th December 2020

Dear Members and Well- wishers,

We are deeply saddened to inform you that our Chairman, Sammy Bhiwandiwalla passed away on 27th December 2020, Gosh Roj, Amardad Mah.

We convey our sincere condolences to his wife Ursula, son Cyrus, daughter in law Christine,  daughter Nicola, son in law David and his grandchildren- (Cyrus and Christine’s children) : Chloe – Rose, Marcus, Reubens; (Nicola and David’s children) : Lara, Rhea and Thomas.
The family wishes that you will join them in prayers for his dear departed soul.

Day 2 – Evening Sarosh No Kardo
Dec 28, 2020 04:30 PM LondonJoin our Cloud HD Video Meeting
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Day 3 – Afternoon Uthamnu
Dec 29, 2020 03:00 PM LondonJoin our Cloud HD Video Meeting
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Day 3 – Evening Sarosh No Kardo
Dec 29, 2020 04:30 PM LondonJoin our Cloud HD Video Meeting
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Day 3 – Night Uthamnu + Daham Yazad Jashan
Dec 30, 2020 06:30 AM LondonJoin our Cloud HD Video Meeting
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Day 4 – Morning Chahrum Prayers
Dec 30, 2020 08:30 AM LondonJoin our Cloud HD Video Meeting
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Sammy Bhiwandiwalla together with his wife Ursula started their own company in 1970 supporting the foundry and industrial model making industry. After 35 years they decided to call it a day and devote some time to the second generation. Ursula and Sammy have always taken an active interest in community matters in the UK and were greatly influenced by the actions and sincere beliefs of individuals such as Noshirwan Cowasjee, Shirinbanoo Kutar, Shahpur Captain and many others, that in a changing world it was necessary to create a more balanced and equitable community within the UK. He joined the WZO Board in 1988 and since then has served in various capacities including being the Chairman of WZO.
Sammy has done great service to the organisation by securing funds from a range of sources to ensure that its core work of aiding Zoroastrians and making information available about the religion can continue. He was particularly interested in ensuring equality of rights and treatment for all Zoroastrians, particularly recognizing that non-Zoroastrian spouses and their offspring were an integral part of our community and to be treated as equals.

May Sammy’s soul rest in Garothman Behest

With Profound Sadness,
WZO Committee Members

 

4 comments

  • There was and will be no one like him. A true Zarthosti in every sense of the word who truly helped youngsters snd the community in every way possible. He will always be in the hearts of those he gave wings to s as nd all who knew him. God speed his soul to eternal rest.

  • It is with deep regret that we heard the passing of our dear friend Sammy Bhiwandiwalla. Please kindly accept our sincere condolences & deepest sympathies

  • Deeply sorry to hear this news about Sammy, in short period after passing away of Shapoorji Captain. May both their souls meet up in heaven in Garothman Behesht!

  • MRS MAKKU PALKHIWALLA

    MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE. VERY SAD NEWS FOR FAMILY ALSO.
    MAKKU PALKIWALLA N FLY

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