Dilip R. Patel, 51, of Wallingford, husband of Arti D. Patel and father of Kiran and Ronak Patel passed away on December 15, 2007. He was the son of Gangaben and the late Ramanbhai Patel and the brother of Hitesh and Mita. He is also survived by many loving relatives, friends and beloved dog Turgle. Dilip was born in India and raised in the U.S. He was the proud owner of Krauszer's on Campbell Ave. in West Haven. Funeral service Tues., Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Cremation will follow at Evergreen Crematory. Friends may call on Tues. from 10 - 11 a.m.