Samit Dharia, October 19, 1991 - June 19, 2024
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.
Sam was known for his caring, funny, and loving soul. He loved skiing, traveling the world, and spending time with his precious family and friends. Sam grew up in Niskayuna, NY spending time on the ski team, traveling for debate and as editor of The Warrior, his school newspaper.
Sam 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.
Sam 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.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to COLONTOWN, a community providing support, education, and clinical trials information for patients and caregivers affected by colorectal cancer. Sam served as Board Treasurer for PALTOWN, the organization that manages COLONTOWN, and was passionate about supporting the community and educating others about clinical trials and treatment options.
