Stations Mourns S/A Ghayasuddin Patel, Lost to COVID-19

The Stations Department is mourning the loss of Station Agent Ghayasuddin Patel to COVID-19.

A veteran transit worker with 15 years of service, Agent Patel is survived by his wife and an adult son. He worked nights at the 18th Ave. station on the F Line in Borough Park, Brooklyn.

“The entire department is saddened,” Vice President Robert Kelley said. “We lost another good union brother to this virus. Our hearts are heavy. He will be missed by many.” Division Vice Chair Saim Montakim said Agent Patel was always willing to lend a hand or give advice to his fellow union members. "He was a very gentle, polite man,” Montakim said. “He was very good to his co-workers.”