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Samit Kurtish "Sam" Dharia Obituary

Samit Kurtish "Sam" Dharia

October 19, 1991 - June 19, 2024

Samit Kurtish "Sam" Dharia Obituary

In loving memory


On June 19th. 2024, Samit (Sam) Dharia, loving son of Kurtish and Jignya Dharia, older brother of


Shikha, and partner to Samantha Jayawickrama passed away peacefully at home in Niskayuna,


NY after a courageous battle with cancer.


Samit was known for his caring, funny, and loving soul.  He loved skiing, traveling the world, and


spending time with his precious family and friends.  He graduated from Cornell University with 


a BS in Industrial Labor Relations.  He later graduated from Northwestern's MMM Program with


a MBA degree and MS degree in Design Innovation.  He loved his work in finance and 


technology, and following his favorite sports teams.


Sam also cared deeply about helping others no matter his own circumstance.  He found


fulfillment in supporting other cancer patients going through the same battle as his own.  He 


also loved his international volunteer trips.


Samit will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends and will always be remembered  in


their hearts.  The impact he made on all of our lives will forever remain.


We are sincerely grateful to the many family and friends who have given us support and comfort.


Services for Samit will be held on Saturday, June 22nd., 2024 at 10am


in the Gardner Earl Chapel and Crematory, 186 Oakwood Avenue Troy, NY  12182.


Following the services, a lunch in honor of Samit will be served at 1pm


BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir


16 Computer Dr E, Albany, NY 12205


Memorial contributions may be made to https://paltown.org/samdharia/


 

In loving memory


On June 19th. 2024, Samit (Sam) Dharia, loving son of Kurtish and Jignya Dharia, older brother of


Shikha, and partner to Samantha Jayawickrama passed away peacef

Events

Hindu Ritual

Saturday, June 22, 2024

10:00 am - 11:45 am

Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel & Crematorium

186 Oakwood Avenue Troy, NY 12182

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