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Jotindra “Jitu” Barot, beloved Husband to Kokila “Koki” Barot, passed peacefully from our midst on March 16, 2018. Jitu was born in Gujarat, India, where he married his wife of 55 years. From there, the couple lived in Nairobi, Kenya – where he worked in Accounting; London, England- where he worked for the British Railway System; and finally, Vero Beach, Florida, where they have been residents for 38 years.
Together, they owned and operated the Royal Park Motor Inn and Citrus Motel. Jitu also owned and operated Hometown Supermarket, (formerly known as Yates Supermarket), with his late brother, Bhaskar Barot.
Jitu is survived and remembered in love by his Wife, Koki; Sisters, Ranjan Sharma of Maharashtra, India and Charu Bhatt of Gujarat, India; Son, Sanjay Barot and Daughter-in-Law, Reshma Patel of London, England; Daughter, Sonal Battista and Son-in-Law, Jeff Battista of Vero Beach, FL; and Grandchildren: Devin Barot, Dylon Barot, Malav Patel, Ravi Mehta, Rikesh Mehta, Samir Mehta, Ainsley Battista and Steven Battista; and a sizeable extended family both here and abroad. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Sushilaben Barot; Father, Maganbhai K. Barot; Brothers, Bharat Barot and Bhaskar Barot.
Jitu retired from Publix Supermarkets in 1994.
He was a pioneering member of the Atlantic Indian Association and was a long time member of the Vedic Cultural Society of Fort Pierce.
There will be a service held 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, 1655 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
The Family would like to request, that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent in Jitu’s memory to the Vedic Cultural Society of Fort Pierce, P.O. Box 3731, Fort Pierce, Florida 34979-3731.
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Tammy Comes - Friend
March 21, 2018, 6:38 am
Very sorry about your loss. He was such a good friend. I will never forget “G 2.” Love Tammy & family
Donna Barone - health care friend
March 21, 2018, 6:38 am
To the family of Mr. Barot, My deepest condolences on your loss. Mr. Barot was always so kind, soft spoken and a patient who definitely left an imprint on my heart. He was warm and friendly. My thoughts, prayers and love go out to your family. The pictures were lovely to see and made me cry for the loss of your dear loved one.
Albert Willett - Cousin
March 22, 2018, 6:33 am
May you rest in peace Jitubhai you will always be remembered for your kindness your sense of humour and your fondness of music You will be sadly missed God Bless Love Albert Sumi Natalie and Tejal Your Uk. Family
Hitangi - Friend
March 22, 2018, 6:34 am
I had never met Jitu uncle but we were connected through facebook. He was a very nice person. In spite of not knowing me he always appreciated my writings and my pictures. He always motivated me to keep writing. He was quite fond of old songs and had a special talent of remembering the most appropriate songs at the most opportune times. We often used to chat and during one of our conversations he shared about the health problems he faced which I was completely unaware of. He never expressed the pain he went through and never had any kind of negativity. He always imparted goodness and love. I only wish I could’ve met him once. He will be missed by many. I pray for his soul.
Hitangi - Friend
March 22, 2018, 6:35 am
I had never met Jitu uncle but we were connected through facebook. I am indirectly related to him as I’m the niece of his niece, Lopa Barot. He was a very nice person. In spite of not knowing me he always appreciated my writings and my pictures. He always motivated me to keep writing. He was quite fond of old songs and had a special talent of remembering the most appropriate songs at the most opportune times. We often used to chat and during one of our conversations he shared about the health problems he faced which I was completely unaware of. He never expressed the pain he went through and never had any kind of negativity. He always imparted goodness and love. I only wish I could’ve met him once. He will be missed by many. I pray for his soul.
Niketa Malaviya - Niece
March 22, 2018, 6:36 am
Our condolences are with you all at this time. Prayers and peace. Jitu Kaka you will forever be in our hearts. My memories of you will always remain In my heart. Till we meet again. Jsk Malaviya Family..Ahmedabad, Gujarat