0SHARESShareTweetWasfy Shindy Obituary, Death Cause – The Shindy family announces the demise of Dr. Wasfy Shindy (8/25/1938 – 8/1/2023) with deep sorrow. He was adored as a grandfather and parent. He was fortunate to have died at home, calmly, while sleeping. He was given a scholarship to pursue his PhD in agriculture at UC Davis in 1963 because of his aspirations and unyielding desire. In spite of several challenges and setbacks, his motivation helped him succeed. As the deputy director of environmental toxicology for Los Angeles County for more than 30 years, Dr. Wasfy Shindy was a government servant. A laboratory was created to screen for very sensitive substances in our food and water under his direction as the Chief Toxicologist.
He was exposed to higher concentrations of Chromium 6 (a recognized carcinogen) in our water supply during his tenure. Additionally, he discovered elevated lead levels in common lipsticks and school water faucets. He wrote a number of articles that have been widely referenced. Dr. Wasfy Shindy wants to ensure that Islamic beliefs and values would play a significant role in our society because she is an immigrant. He committed himself to serving the community by serving as an active board member of the Islamic Center. Dr. Shindy was a trailblazer in our community who collaborated with other foreign-born leaders. He tried to forge partnerships between Egypt and LA County, which led to the development of a collaboration that aided in fostering communication and community cohesion.
He is survived by his daughter Tammy, son Waleed, six grandkids (Yassmine, Sabrina, Lena, Ameer, Waseem, and Hakeem), as well as his in-laws Gamal Tawfik and Niveen El Guindi. His sister Salwa is also still alive. May God have mercy on Dr. Wasfy Shindy’s soul, grant him forgiveness for his transgressions, and admit him to the greatest level of paradise. We ask God to grant his family patience and solace during this trying time. Funeral: 10 a.m. on Friday, August 4, 2023. Rose Hills Memorial Park (Gate 9) 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 Azza/Memorial: August 5, 2023, Saturday Reception begins at 6 p.m. | 5 p.m. Location: 434 Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020, Islamic Center of Southern California
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