Dr. Naresh P. Shah

January 31, 1940 - February 5, 2022

Dr. Naresh P. Shah, 82, of Allenwood, NJ passed away peacefully in his home on February 5, 2022, surrounded by loved ones, from complications related to a chronic illness. Dr. Shah was born on January 31, 1940 in Ahmedabad, India. After finishing his college and medical degree in India, he went on to train in England. He seized upon an opportunity that arose in 1972 to continue his training in the United States. With his loving wife of 52 years, Dr. Kalpana Shah, he settled in New Jersey, where he would live for the remainder of his life. Dr. Shah was a dedicated pediatrician and partner for Allergy & Pediatrics until he retired in 2007. Throughout his career, he was able combine his love of medicine with his love of helping people. He was well respected by his peers and the medical community at large. He was proudest of being able to care for families from one generation to the next generation. He further brought his love of medicine into his local Indian community, where he was an active member of the American Association of Physicians of India (AAPI of Monmouth and Ocean County). Dr. Shah will always be remembered for his constant curiosity to learn new things, his ability to immediately connect with people and his sharp mind. His love for his family and friends was unconditional and everyone in his life knew that they could count on him. He was just the kind of person who drew people in. He also brought this circle of friends and family together through his love of golf, travelling and entertaining. Anyone who knew Dr. Shah knew that they could count on his unwavering love and support. Dr. Shah was predeceased by his parents Popatlal Jeshingbhai and Subhadraben Shah. He is survived by his spouse Dr. Kalpana Shah, his brother Anil Shah, his sister Sunanda Shah, his daughter Neha Shah and husband Saiful Khan, his daughter Mona Shah and husband De Nguyen, and his grandchildren Serena Nguyen, Laila Khan and Kyle Nguyen. He was an adoring, doting husband to his beloved wife. He was so proud of his two daughters and shared great joy in spending time with his three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests check donations be made to the Children’s Health and Welfare Foundation, c/o Dr. Kalpana Shah, P.O. Box 398, Allenwood, NJ 08720. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 8 at 11:00am until 11:30am at Ocean County Memorial Park 1722 Silverton Rd., Toms River, NJ.. Cremation will be private. Zoom Link for services:Topic: SHRI NARESH SHAH VIEWING Time: Tuesday Feb 8, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Time(US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75563670805?pwd=f-U4VK5faiebDWk52aPgxaaWGn6vli.1 Meeting ID: 755 6367 0805 Passcode: 123456