Reply(1) Jeet Patel (Image via Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home) WALLINGFORD, CT — (From Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home): Cadet Jeet Patel, 21, of Wallingford passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, March 28 in Vermont. He was born on February 18, 2000 in New Haven, CT. Jeet is survived by his parents Jay and Shital, brother Yash, his grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Though Jeet's life was not long, it was full. He lived a peaceful life brimming with laughter, friendship, and boundless personal and professional accomplishments. He was kind, fun, and self-motivated. Jeet was studying Criminal Justice and Cybersecurity at Norwich University in the Class of 2022 Corps of Cadets and aspired to become a state police officer in New England. In doing so, he hoped to serve and strengthen the community, which is a goal that perfectly reflects his character.