Dr. Shabbir Adenwalla's Obituary
Dr. Shabbir Adenwalla, 69, of Westlake, Ohio passed away peacefully on June 9, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Cambay, India on January 11, 1954, to the late Taher and Banu Adenwalla (nee Poonawala). Shabbir will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Durriya Adenwalla (nee Parekh); loving daughters Muneera Abdulhusain, Maria Turabi, and Zahabiyah Dahodwala; cherished grandchildren Amatulla Turabi, Ajab Abdulhusain, Amatullah Dahodwala, Taha Turabi, Mohammed Dahodwala, Lamiya Turabi, Joon Abdulhusain, and Aliasgar Dahodwala; dear sister Maryam Hoosenally; and a host of extended family, colleagues, and dear friends.
Shabbir emigrated to the US in 1979 to pursue his dental career. After completing his studies at Boston University and Tufts University he moved to Cleveland with Durriya to start his practice. As a respected member of the Cleveland community over the last 35 years, he had cultivated many friendships and became a stalwart member of his Muslim community. His ever-present smile and endless kindness will be missed by all.
A gathering in loving memory of Dr. Shabbir Adenwalla’s honor will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Sunset Chapel, Lower Level, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070at 11am – 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, the Adenwalla family requests that donations be made to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance in Dr. Shabbir Adenwalla’s name. Www.ccalliance.org
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