Rameschandra B. Patel, 74, died Sunday, October 9, in the UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester. He is survived by his wife, Arunaben Patel, two sons, Ritesh Patel, of Northbridge, with whom he lived, and Mitesh Patel, in India; and two grandsons, Soham and Rishit Patel.

Mr. Patel was born in Surat, India, June 18, 1948, the son of Bhimbhai and Maniben Patel, lived in Northbridge more than ten years, and recently became a citizen of the United States. Prior to retiring, was a municipal administrator in India.

A period of visitation and funeral service will be held from 11am to 1pm, Thursday, October 13, in the Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill Street, Whitinsville. Cremation will follow in Rural Crematory, Worcester.