Siddhartha Nayak

siddhartha nayak

March 20, 1975 ~ January 28, 2024

Born in: Odisha Bhubaneswar, India
Resided in: New York, NY

Siddhartha Nayak

On January 28th, 2024 Siddhartha passed away from sudden cardiac arrest at his residence in New York, NY. He was 48 years old.

Sid (Chintu) was born on March 20,1975, as the first child and only son to Sabita and Bhaskar Nayak in Bhubaneswar, Odisha India. He immigrated to the United States with his family in 1981. The family moved to New York in 1982, starting in Brooklyn, NY and later settling in Dix Hills, NY.

Sid graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School East in 1993 and went on to attend Wesleyan University earning his degree in Economics in 1997, followed by his MBA from Bayes Business School (City University) in London, UK. Beginning in the finance and management, his career as a Project Manager was marked by his work in strategic product development and technical knowledge applied across various industries, most recently for the company Perpetual based in New York.

Sid’s interests were a reflection of his multifaceted nature. He was adventurous, analytical and had a great sense of humor. He knew how to find the most creative punchline in every situation and enjoyed fierce debates fueled by his thirst for knowledge. He was a “techie” who relished in discovering and trying the newest gadgets and gizmos. He loved art, art history and had a wide range of music he enjoyed. In his free time, Sid enjoyed gaming, sports, traveling, reading, live events, music, and learning about any and everything especially world history and cultures. Most of all, he was always eager to share his knowledge and experiences with others.

Anyone who knew Sid, knew he was also a “foodie”, and enjoyed trying all types of food in different locales, creating his own food tours, cooking and most of all enjoying these experiences with friends and family. Despite having immigrated to the United States as a child, he had a deep and enduring fascination with Indian history and culture, and was very fond of his relatives in India looking forward to each visit.

Sid is survived by his parents Bhaskar Nayak and Sabita Nayak,  sister Sangeeta and his cat Cory. His presence will be deeply missed, but the memories he created will forever be a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew him.

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Service & Eulogy: Sunday, February 11, 2024 5:00 pm

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Commack, NY 11725


Puja (Prayer Ceremony): Monday, February 12, 2024 10:00 am

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Cremation: Friday, March 28, 2025 9:12 am

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery & Crematory
43 Main St.
CENTER MORICHES, NY 11934


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    • We pray God for beloved Sidhartha and his soul
      Rest in heavenly peace.Shocked to hear such bad news and pray for my friend Bhaskar and his family
      to get strength and courage to face this untimely
      loss.🙏🏻🙏🏻🌷🙏🏻🙏🏻.

  1. You will always be loved. May your abode in heaven be a bed of roses. May your Soul Rest in Peace

  2. In a short period of meet ,your shy nature and softness learnt me a lot .Lord Jagganath kept you at heaven that’s my wish.Still not believe about non of your presence.Heartfelt condolences

  3. candleSiddhartha(Chintu) was a wonderful, gentle, caring and above all a humble human being. He was like our son and will be greatly missed for ever. We love you. Sending our prayers for his soul to be at Peace.

    • candleMay God give you and your family strength during this difficult time. We pray that his soul is at peace.

  4. My deepest condolences to the Nayak family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

  5. candleExtending my deepest condolences on the loss of your son.

    Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.

  6. Our sincere condolences 💐 to you and the entire family. We pray God’s continued strength and comfort during this difficult time.
    Love, your friends and extended family the Nobles🙏🏽

  7. Dear Sabita,

    I am so sad with your loss! You are in my prayers. Sending you love and strength on this difficult time.

    With love,

    Jacqueline Morana and Family!

  8. Dear Sabita,

    Although Siddhartha may not be physically present, his memories and the impact he made on your life will always be cherished and remembered.

  9. candleMy deepest condolences Sabita to you and your entire family. My deepest condolences. Sending you and your family all the love and strength at this time. All thoughts and prayers with you and your whole family.

  10. candleMy heartfelt condolences to the Nayak and the extended family members. May God strengthen you and be with you always.

  11. My heartfelt condolences to the family and all those that knew him. We continue to pray for your strength and comfort during this most difficult and painful time..

  12. Sabita

    You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers My heart breaks for you, I am truly sorry you must endure this loss. Our sincere condolences to your family.

  13. We are extremely sorry for your loss. May god give you the strength and comfort during this difficult time.

  14. candleDear Sabita bhaskar Nina Our deepest condolences to you and your family May god give you all strength to bear this unbearable loss May siddhartha soul rest in peace you all are in our prayers 🙏🏼. Dinesh geeta and family

  15. Dearest Sabita

    Condolences to you and your family during this season of mourning. May god grant you comfort , strength and peace.
    Love you Maritza Jones

  16. I was deeply saddened to hear the news, and words cannot convey the extent of my sorrow. Siddhartha was truly a remarkable human being, and I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to know him and spend little time in India. Please know that you all are in my thoughts, and I am sending you all my love during this difficult time.

  17. candleMy heartfelt condolences to Sanita Mausi family..Really disheartening after hearing Chintu news.Spend little tine with Chintu on his last visot to India in year 2023..

  18. My heartfelt condolences to Sabita Mausi family..Really disheartening after hearing Chintu news.Spend little tine with Chintu on his last visit to India in the year 2023..

  19. candleI am Very sorry for what happened, but we hope to be with them again..
    God strengthen your life!!!!!!

  20. My deepest and most heartfelt condolences for the loss of your loved one. May his memory bring you peace and comfort. 🙏

  21. Siddhartha, a quiet individual with a calm demeanor, and lovely energy. That’s what I’d describe of you upon meeting you at Neena’s wedding. Thanks for sharing your sister with me. It was a pleasure sharing space with you and I hope to be in the presence of your spirit again.

    I send my love and support to the Nayak family and all of the rest of the family back home in India. May you all gather in light and love.

    • My deepest and most heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved son. May his memory bring you peace and comfort, may he rest in peace. Sending positive thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this time.

  22. I’m terribly sorry for your loss. I wish you and your family the best in the future, and I hope Siddhartha may rest easily.

  23. candle“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.” You will remain in our heart forever Uncle.

  24. candleDear Sabita,
    I pray for peace and comfort for you during this time. I pray that you know that you are loved and we will cherish the memory of the beautiful soul. Sending prayers for you and your family.

  25. My deepest condolences to you and your family….may the memories you share help you through this difficult time…

  26. My sincere condolences to you and the family during this difficult time. Praying for comfort and peace Sabita.

  27. candleDear Sabita,
    Please accept my heartfelt condolences during these doleful times. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    During this time of grief, may you find solace in the love and memories you shared with your son. His spirit lives on in the lives he touched.

  28. candleOur deepest condolences to you Sabita and the entire Nayak family who is grieving this devastating loss. We are praying that God gives you strength during this most difficult time. Love always, The Garniers.

  29. candleWe want to extend our sincere sympathy for the loss of your son. Cherish all the wonderful memories you have of his life. May his soul rest in peace.

    Your neighbors – Chris and George
    18 Lakeridge Drive

  30. candleA silent farewell, a somber goodbye,
    Yet in our hearts, your spirit won’t die.
    Gone from our sight, but never our hearts.

    May your soul rest in peace.
    🙏🙏🙏

  31. I will not mourn the passing of such a wonderful soul, but rejoice in the short time I had known him.
    May his smile warm and embrace you on a cool day, may the twinkle in his eyes guide you the the dark nights, may his laughter forever fill your hearts.

  32. I became disheartened after hearing the early demise of siddarth dada.may god fullfill all the wishes of his soul.omm Santi…

  33. candleShocking to hear the news. We met last year in Neena’s wedding.
    Rest in Peace brother! Om Shanti 🙏
    My heartfelt Condolences to the family.

  34. Dear Sabita and family. I am very sorry for the loss of your precious.son. His love and memories will forever be part of you and will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on this difficult time.

  35. Deeply shocked to hear your sad demise. You are 11 days younger to our most loving daughter TONI .She left for her heavenly abode long back on 9th April 1998. This is life. Parents suffer a traumatic shock when their children die before their eyes. Chintu ! Be happy where you are. We pray Lord Jaganath for your soul to rest in peace. Give enough strength to your Mom to bear this tragedy.

    • candleDear Sabita.,
      My deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved son!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!!

  36. My deepest and most heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved son. May his memory bring you peace and comfort, may he rest in peace. Sending positive thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this time.🙏🙏🙏

  37. candleI only knew Sid a short time but will forever treasure our conversations. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.

  38. The sorrow of the untimely demise of our dear Chintu is unfathomable. He was an amazing person, a loving brother, a beautiful soul whose presence brought joy and light into our lives. The void left by his passing is immeasurable, but so is the love and warmth that is left behind in his fond memories.
    “Those we love never truly pass away, they live in our hearts always- with precious, cherished memories that never fade away.”
    May his soul rest in peace.

    With heartfelt condolences
    Kuni Dei

  39. Our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May God Bless You. Peace and Strength of Mind Always!

  40. candleSabita,
    Sending you love and prayers with deep condolences. If there is anything I can do to provide support during this difficult time please let me know.

  41. You are always loved and never forgotten. May your soul Rest in peace… We miss you always mamu… Om Shanti🙏🙏

  42. Sid and I became friends instantly when we met at 13 in junior high. To say I was fortunate to have him as a friend 35 years later would be the understatement of the century. Rarely would several days go by before we’d be texting one another about any number of things… discussing life, politics, family and our shared passion for gaming. I thought of Sid like a brother, but as Neena described, a brother of my choosing. Somebody who was always there for me through the highs and lows of life. Losing Sid has been devastating. I’ll never have a friend like him again. I was lucky to have had him as friend for as long as I did. He was one of the kindest, most thoughtful, smartest individuals I have ever known and will ever know. My heart is with the Nayak family over this loss. I will forever remember Sid as one of a kind, sending my prayers to his family. I’ll miss you forever brother.

  43. candleMy deepest condolences.. May Lord Jagannath give enough strength to breaved family to bear such a great loss. Praying lord jagannath for his noble soul rest in peace. Om Shanti 🙏

  44. Chintu was a beautiful soul who touched so many lives. He will be deeply missed. He will hold a special place in our hearts.
    We are sending you and your family love, strength, and support.

  45. My dear sweetest brother in law chintu,I have miss your body in this artificial world but i never miss you in my soul and mind, you have always with me till my end.
    Your Nana Prafulla Nayak

  46. candleMy most heartfelt sorrow for your loss, and sending prayers for strength to Sabita Nayak and her family at this time. My heart is with you all.
    With warmest regards, Diane Molloy (Sabita’s colleague from NYITCOM STEP)

  47. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear son.and hope that all of the wonderful memories you have of your son, in time, brings you some comfort.

  48. I still cant believe this loss. My favorite memory of Sid was the first time we arranged to meet. We walked through the southern half of central park and when dusk came we sat in some hilly area and talked about all kinds of deep things as the fireflies started to glow in the evening light.

  49. candleOur condolences go out to you and your family. Will continue to pray for comfort and they memories of your son within your hearts,

    The Graham family

  50. Dear Bhaskar
    We are so distress at your loss. There is no word which can give you solace. Cry if you have to. Talk to others who have lost their son or daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.- dr Sahu

  51. Chintu was not only a loving younger brother but also a person with whom I share a lot of childhood memories . His sudden departure has come as a shock which I have not been able to come to terms with. His innocent smile, mischievous activities and child-like nature could win anyone’s heart.
    My heart feels heavy and I fall short of words to express the anguish each one of us who is connected to Chintu feels for him. May God bless his soul and keep him happy wherever he is. We will always keep him in our hearts.

  52. The world knew you as my brother,but you are so much more. My brother,my friend,my guide and my partner in crime.Losing you felt like losing a piece of myself.
    I know you always had my back,now as I walk the world without you, I feel profound absence,a silent whisper that keeps reminding me of you.But the love and memories you left behind continue to shine brightly,guiding me through the darkest days.I will hold onto your memories untill my last breath.You were, and will always be, irreplaceable. Miss you Chintu …..

  53. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you .
    Though your son may not be here with you physically He will always be with you spiritually.

  54. candleDear Sabita, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I was saddened to hear from Aunt Dorka about your loss this afternoon. May God bring comfort and strength to your heart during this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

  55. Dear Sabita, my sincerest condolences. May his soul rest in peace forever. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Siddhartha Nayak will always live through you in your heart.

  56. I am with you my dear Sabita & Nina by heart and mind, especially today and tomorrow ❤️ I feel your pain saying your goodbyes to your beloved Chintu🥲 it is only a goodbye, because we are all going to meet one day in the eternal life. Hanane and Joe join me to present you with our heartfelt condolences, and pray God to give you the necessary strength and faith to overcome your tragic loss. May Chintu’s soul rest in peace and may his memory be eternal for those who knew him and loved him 🙏🙏

  57. candleMy deepest condolences to Sid’s mother, father, sister, other relatives, and friends. I am very saddened that Sid is no longer with us. I am grateful to have had him as a friend. We met thru another friend Geoff and had fun times hanging out, having meals at different restaurants, playing pickleball, going to comedy shows and tennis matches, and having many interesting conversations. He was there for me after my last surgery and came to the hospital to take me home. He was a good friend and a good person – caring and down-to-earth. Rest in Peace my friend Sid, I miss you.

  58. This very special and heartfelt message from our dear friends the Agarwals (Nanak and Manju) was unable to be read aloud at the service.

    We are privileged to know Siddhartha, for us we knew him as Chintu, since he arrived in New York in 1982. Chintu and our son Chiku (Avi) grew up as brothers just like Nina and our daughter Ritu as sisters. Our longest and most memorable days were when Chintu stayed with us in Pleasantville for over a month. He was a wonderful, Godly child, full of energy, always cheerful and always going out of his way to help others. He was a warrior. His most significant virtue was equanimity. He faced all the challenges in his life with a smile, never complained and accepted the results with a smile. He will be greatly missed; however, his fond memories will live forever. We pray to Lord Jagannath to give the strength to Bhaskar, Sabita, Nina and the entire family to bear this tremendous loss and may his soul rests in Peace.
    Hari Om
    Shanti, Shanti Shanti!

  59. My condolences. I was so shocked and saddened when I found Sid had passed. Feel bad for Sid too young to go, a life cut short.
    We’ve know each other for almost 23 years. He was such a great guy and friend. Chatted on a daily basis. Knowledgeable about various topics such as current events, gaming, electronics, politics.
    We got together for a drink or bite almost once a week. Often my wife would join. He also knew both my brothers.
    I convinced him to buy a bike, which he rode for some time but he eventually got too lazy and reverted back to that dam electric scooter. I tried to teach him golf once, but he almost broke my clubs. I tried to teach him weight lifting, he gave up one set in.
    But the tennis stuck. We had a regular game almost every week. Pre game we would catch up and talk and post grab lunch. Our regular spot was Saluggies East.
    We went to the US Open tennis like 10+ years in a row. Saw some great matches.
    We went paragliding.
    We went on a trip to New Orleans. First night we were there he goes MIA for 6 hours without a word. That was the first time I thought he was a goner. But he eventually made it back to the hotel and we had a good weekend.
    I will miss him. RIP.

  60. Dear Sabita, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am lifting you and your family up in prayer. Sending you love and light.

  61. candleWe are deeply saddened by this sudden loss. The memories will give us comfort but our hearts still break.

    I (Anmol) remember following Chintu around when I was in elementary school (circa 2003). The image of him on the computer in the basement with his backwards hat on will forever be in my mind.

    Our love and support is always available and we will be there to help the family grieve.

  62. candleHi Sabita even though I have known you for a short time you are memorable. My deepest and sincere condolences go to you and your family. Take care and God bless.

  63. Sid,

    It was an honor to work alongside you and be on your team numerous times.

    We were supposed to grab lunch in the city soon…

    My heartfelt condolences to your family. You will be missed, my friend.

    Blessings,

    – J

  64. I am completely without words and devastated. I went to Wesleyan with Sid. He was one of my best friends then and our friendship has continued in NYC. We communicated almost everyday through Telegram. He was a great friend, confidant and always brought a smile to my face. Please let me know if there any events to follow. I can be reached at 917-627-1438.

  65. Probably the worst news I have received this decade. Sid was a support rock for me while I was in college. He was my Beta line brother and we survived that process plus Wesleyan arm in arm. Sid may not be among us, but he will live with and through us. Thanks for the pleasure of letting me get to know you.

  66. Such sad news. Sid and I worked together at a FinTech company in Princeton NJ almost 20 years ago. We kept in touch and met up a few times a year due to our mutual love of technology, movies and games. He was a really good person – always kind, smart, genuine, generous.

  67. I am so so sad to hear this news. Sid you were such a sweet soul and while we knew each other only for a short time, but you came to mind which is how I learned this awful news. I hope your soul is at rest. You are missed.


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