Satyapriya Vidyarthi

UTICA - Mr. Satyapriya “Satch” Vidyarthi, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from complications of heart surgery. Born in India on September 3, 1970, Satyapriya was the son of Shree and Champa (Gupta) Vidyarthi. Raised and educated in Deerfield, NY, he was a graduate of Notre Dame High School/Class of 1988. He continued his education at Herkimer County Community College (HCCC), and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York Institute of Technology (SUNY IT). On June 19, 2010, Satch married the former Sarah E. Burch. As a kind and loving husband, Satch was always Sarah’s supporter, protector, and defender ~ he always had her back. While working in 2007, at the Utica State Office Building/Department of Transportation (DOT) he and Sarah met. During the last 15, years he was employed as a Specialist with the State of New York Information Technology Bureau in Syracuse. He loved traveling and interacting with Regional Offices of Western and Northern New York where he was able to maintain a co-operative and trustful rapport with his co-workers. A compassionate, cordial man, Satch made friends easily and tenaciously cherished those tender relationships. His cheerful smile and big heart put others comfortably at ease. A charming man, he radiated peace and light, and he never met a stranger. He was truly well-respected and received. Satch “Chunnu” was also a loving and dedicated son, a good brother, and even had a reputation for being the best son-in-law. He will be dearly missed by many who knew and loved him. A car enthusiast and motorcycle rider, Satch enjoyed sharing rides with his beloved Sarah. He carried to adulthood his interest in building Lego bricks and sets, and he was an avid vinyl record collector of classic rock songs, although he appreciated all genres of music. But, at the end of the day, what mattered most to Satyapriya were the relationships, friendships, hearts, and lives that he touched. It is no surprise he was often found to be the favorite family member. He humbly earned the honor. Satch is survived by his beloved angel, Sarah; his parents, Shree and Champa Vidyarthi; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Alka and Michael Sowich and their children Anjali and Ayanna; and Aneeta and Derek Shepardson and their children Priya and Luke; and an infant sister, Anu Vidyarthi who preceded him. He will also be remembered by several aunts and uncles, especially his favorite Aunt Cindy; several cousins including Rani Agrawal who was loved like a sister, her husband Rakesh, and their children; his mother-in-law, Jackie Burch; father-in-law, Theodore Burch; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Robin and Kevin Dotson and their family; and so many friendships to list with special mention of his life long, trusted, reliable friend, Todd Irving. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Satyapriya’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. upon conclusion of visitation. Memorials in Satch’s honor may be made to the American Heart Association online at https://www.heart.org/ or the Utica Rescue Mission online at https://uticamission.org/. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. Interment will take place in Forest Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Satyapriya Vidyarthi

September 3, 1970 - January 25, 2023