Watford newsagent Himanshu Patel has become the latest retailer to die from Covid-19.
Himanshu, of Kay’s Newsagents, passed away this morning (15 April) after being taken to hospital on Easter Monday.
The 51-year-old father of two had run the shop for more than 10 years and was a member of the NFRN’s London district and Watford branch.
NFRN Watford President Raju Patel said: “It is desperately sad. I only spoke to him five days ago to see how he was getting on. He was such a lively, bubbly man.”
Himanshu is survived by his wife, his father and twin boys who are believed to be in their early teens.
The Federation’s National President Stuart Reddish added: “Our thoughts and sympathies are with his wife and family. The NFRN will do everything we can to help and support them through this immensely difficult period.”
Himanshu’s untimely death as a result of the coronavirus outbreak follows those of well-known retailer Raj Aggarwal and Kent newsagent Krishnasamy Chiyamalan.
