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Satyen Saraswat Obituary
Murfreesboro - Dr. Satyen Suresh Saraswat, age 41, was the most kind, gentle, and generous of his entire family. His patience was legendary, and it had to be growing up sandwiched between two sisters. When he was not being forced to play Barbies with his He-man and GI Joe figurines, he was learning how to use humor as his quiet superpower.
Satyen unexpectedly suffered a massive heart attack on December 14th, and thanks to God working through the hands of Dr. Abu and the St. Thomas Rutherford team, Vanderbilt LifeFlight, Dr. McMaster, and the CVICU team, we were able to enjoy the heavenly gift of two more weeks to spend with our dear Bia. He had a really good last week sharing hilarious jokes, big smiles, and much love, with enough improvement that he was expected to go to rehab. That's why our family has been shocked to suddenly have this loss. We are so grateful and blessed for this gift from God and ask you to please share your funny and personal memories of Satyen at [email protected] and in lieu of any gift or flowers, please consider donating to Sri Ganesha Temple or to the charity of your choice in his memory.
Due to the ongoing pandemic and Satyen's quest to keep all whom he cares about safe during it, we will have a ceremony with immediate family only at this time.
Satyen served his community as a hospitalist at Saint Thomas Rutherford and the Veteran Administration hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. He was a caring, astute doctor and his patients loved him for it. His dedication to his work paled in comparison only to his love for his daughter, wife, family, and friends. His closest friends were from his days on Quiz Bowl at Riverdale High School with whom he enjoyed playing ultimate frisbee and the card game Magic the Gathering. He double majored in biomedical and electrical engineering at Vanderbilt University and practiced as a financial consultant before deciding to pursue medical school.
Satyen will be sorely missed by his family including his loving wife Neha Saraswat, young daughter Kushi, his parents Drs. Suresh and Sudha Saraswat, and his sisters Sonal Saraswat Gupta (Raj, Kiran, Jaya) and Surabhi Saraswat Morrissey (Joe, Mira) who will strive to honor his passion, sense of humor, and generous nature.
Arrangements are under the direction of Woodfin Funeral Chapels and an online guestbook is available for the Saraswat family at www.woodfinchapel.com.
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Noella Tamufor
January 31, 2021
Dr Saraswat was an amazing teacher. He would always find time to teach and educate us not only about medicine but also about the lessons of life. He will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to his Family. May the Lord guide his family through this difficult period. May his soul rest in peace.
January 23, 2021
Satyen was a priceless colleague and friend. He was always smiling and ever ready to help. A very kind, dedicated, smart and generous human being. He is gone too soon. May our hearts be filled with wonderful memories of him and may God grant us all strength and peace during this very difficult time. Keeping Neha, Kushi and the entire Saraswat family in my thoughts and prayers .
Selorm (colleague and friend)
January 23, 2021
Satyen was a priceless colleague and friend. He was always smiling and ever ready to help. A very kind, dedicated, smart and generous human being. He is gone too soon. May our hearts be filled with wonderful memories of him and may God grant us all strength and peace during this very difficult time. Keeping Neha, Kushi and the entire Saraswat family in my thoughts and prayers .
Selorm (colleague and friend)
Regina Forsythe
January 21, 2021
I just discovered this obituary, I am still in shock. Grief is so hard, especially, because he was so young and had such a caring personality. I do know that the special memories you have of him will help all family to cope. Remembering Dr Sayten Saraswat, and his family today and always.
Tabathia Barrett
January 5, 2021
Today I heard the news about Dr. Satyen. I'm not sure what to say exactly. My heart is broken for his wife, daughter, parents, sisters, and all of his family. He was such a good man and doctor. My husband and I were blessed to be his patients. I still haven't found a new PCP because he set my standards so high. I will keep his loved ones in my thoughts. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jessica Hung
January 3, 2021
My sincere condolences go out to Sat's family and loved ones. Although Sat and I lost touch throughout the years, I am so thankful that I was fortunate to have met such a kind, caring soul. As a senior resident during my intern year, he left an indelible impression by so naturally exemplifying what it means to be a good doctor and person. He will be greatly missed.
Mary Leinard
January 3, 2021
John and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Saraswat family. He was a kind, caring, and competent doctor who always took the time to listen and explain things. This is a profound loss to his loving family and the medical community. You have our deepest sympathy.
Kim Collins-davis
January 2, 2021
Satyen & his wife has helped me through the most difficult years of my life. I have always called them my angels. Just when I thought there was no hope this couple helped and encouraged me. I am forever grateful to you both.
Jessica Wheeler
January 2, 2021
Neha and Saraswat Family, I am so shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of Satyen. I will always remember his constant smile. My prayers are with your family during this time. And please don't hesitate to call if I can do anything for you, personally or professionally.
-Jessica Wheeler
Dr. Sheila Pertiller
January 1, 2021
Sorry for your loss. My prayers go out for the entire Saraswat family.
Sonia Delgado
January 1, 2021
I was fortunate to be able to be her friend, while receiving her attention every day while I was with the Covid. I did not know anyone so human, so professional, so good husband and father, showing a sincere and real love for them. For his entire family too. I do not know what to say. He was a wonderful person and a wonderful professional. As a friend there are no words generous and kind, humble and cheerful, a gift of life. My heart goes out to his daughter and wife, to his family and friends ... His memory will be with us forever.
Don & Sharon Porterfield
January 1, 2021
We are so sorry for this great loss. The family is in our prayers. We appreciate the excellent care he gave to members of our family.
Raleigh Marlin
January 1, 2021
Dr Saraswat ,brenda and I are so sorry for your loss. We will always be thankful for you and your wife care of me and my sons .God bless Raleigh
Leah Bass
December 30, 2020
I graduated high school with Sat. I was lucky to get to know him in Chemistry class our Junior year. During class, there was an accident and I had acid spilled on me. Along with our wonderful teacher, Mrs. Richardson, Sat and three other students rushed to wash the acid off my arms and legs in the sink. It is no surprise to me that Sat went in to the medical field. In a calm and gentle manner, he was able to take care of me. I will always remember his kindness and and willingness to help others. He will be missed.
Ram Gupta
December 30, 2020
Our heartfelt condolences to Saraswat and Sharma families. Our prayers for them and pray to God to grant them enough courage to bear with this great loss.
Kimberly Honeycutt
December 30, 2020
To the Family: I'm beyond sadden, yet grateful to have witnessed his love of serving seniors. I understand how much he meant to his close knit family and all those he served, he will be missed. May the family look to their hearts for endless memories and love. I will cherish his words of encouragement as he understood the importance of senior care.
Sending you all my love.
Valarie
December 30, 2020
Dr. Saraswat was my doctor for a few years, he was very sweet and he had a very good bedside manner, he spoke of his wife and precious daughter many times, he will be missed by many, prayers to his family ❤
D. Elaine Cunningham
December 30, 2020
I worked with him at ST. Thomas Rutherford. I don't believe I ever met or worked with a kinder Dr. He was a kind, caring individual, and always was willing to listen to what the (nurse) care giver had to offer regarding the patient. What a great loss to the medical community. He was a fine MD and man in general. I know he will be so missed. Much sorrow for his family.
Tanner Owen
December 30, 2020
Sat was a dear friend. I will never forget his humor nor his kindness. My thoughts are with the Saraswat family.
Abiodun Adefurin
December 30, 2020
Dr Satyen Saraswat was a mentor to me during residency. He not only taught us medicine but made us think of life after residency and other aspects of life that most people never bothered to discuss with residents. He was very generous, kind and professional at his work. He would buy food for residents and did not mind teaching residents in the middle of the night. My prayers are with his wife, daughter and parents. We will miss a rare gem.
Anthony Efobi MD
December 30, 2020
Still difficult to process.Last spoke to Satyen on 12/14 Monday morning, not knowing it will be the last! Painful.
He clearly left a legacy by his interactions with people; patients, doctor colleagues, residents, nurses, cleaning crew; his humility; gentle nature ,always willing to help.
He truly loved his little girl, his wife, his parents and sisters.He truly will be missed.
May his gentle soul RIP.
Dora Jordan
December 29, 2020
He was a gentle giant I am so sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers
Kellie LaFrance
December 29, 2020
He was a wonderful person. I had the pleasure of working with him when he first started at STR. I remember talking to him about his family, his upcoming wedding. He was always very nice, funny, answered any questions I had. He will be missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. You will be missed Baby Saraswat.
Lynda Steiner
December 29, 2020
While working on the weekends at the VA on 1A, when Dr. Saraswat would work...he often brought in doughnuts (goodies). When I saw him, I knew that no matter what may happen that day...it was going to be good. He was kind, thoughtful, took the time to listen and very knowledgeable. May the Lord give peace during this difficult time.
Vel Rollins
December 29, 2020
I knew Sat was a Very Special student the first time I met him. He was So Smart and Kind and Generous. I am not surprised he became a medical doctor, I knew he could do anything he wanted to do. I know he has helped many people in his short life. We all pray for your family during this difficult time. A Riverdale Teacher
Heather Owens
December 29, 2020
Dear Neha, Kushi and entire Saraswat family; Sending you all sincerest condolences for your loss. May God keep you all in His arms and may your memories of Satyen be alive and well forever. May his legacy live on through Kushi. Thinking of you during this most difficult time. Heather Owens
Jeremy Knox
December 29, 2020
I was friends with Sat (I met him by playing cards together with Kent) and when my entire family was stricken with COVID in Sep he called and text me daily. I knew he was very busy but even so, he followed up with us for several weeks. He was kind and patient and provided us great comfort during a very scary time. He was a truly selfless person and will be greatly missed.
Kent Carlson
December 29, 2020
There are not enough words and there certainly was not enough time. Sat was more family than a friend to me. He went with us on our last family vacation in 1994, he attended every birthday party we have had for my child and he was a significant common bond that has helped keep contact with my brother. Sat was a fierce competitor that pushed people to try harder as well as be better sportsmen. I really looked up to him. One of the most amazing things about Sat is how much we expected of him and how he always managed to be just a little better than we expected. Few things maintain magic and wonder and he was one of them. I am so thankful I had an opportunity to know him for more than a quarter century, I will miss him always being on time, always being there when I called for help and most of all those small suppressed laughs he would do... I don't know if you would call them a snicker or a chuckle or what they were... I miss you Sat.
GOVIND GURIANI
December 29, 2020
We will miss Satyan. Prayers are with his family. REST IN PEACE.
Rani , Kishore , Hemlata, & Govind Guriani.
Jesse Butler
December 29, 2020
As a co-worker of Dr. Saraswat, I'll be honest, I was intimidated by him at first. He was so brilliant, took patient care very seriously, and could be stern. But as months passed by, I began to see the caring, honest, jovial, and thoughtful person he was and looked forward to his call nights. His beautiful daughter and my son were born a couple of weeks apart so we shared countless stories of burping, bedtime, and birthdays. He made it very apparent to everyone that she was the center of his world. I pray for his family that they will find peace and comfort with his loss. Dr. Saraswat will be greatly missed by all.
Paula Reed
December 29, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. He was so kind . The Saraswat name was a household name for my family . He and his father were both my fathers doctors . Prayers for peace and comfort .
benita gibson
December 29, 2020
Dr. Saraswat, I am so sorry for the loss of your son, Dr. Satyen. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family , may God give you peace and comfort
Tim Witzigreuter
December 28, 2020
I am so very sorry. I enjoyed working with him at the hospital. I pray for comfort to all his family.
Richa Airee
December 28, 2020
Dr. Saraswat was a gem. I looked forward to him being on call. He was very knowledgeable. His teaching style was gentle, yet stern with some joking jabs at the residents thrown in.. it was a beautiful thing to watch :) . I pray for his daughter. He beamed when he spoke of her. I’m sure he was a great father, and I’m sure he would have employed his same teaching style with his daughter, except of course he would he would have been more of a softie I bet. The world lost a good one December 26. RIP Dr. Saraswat ❤
Jacqueline Odom
December 28, 2020
He touched my soul and heart! He allowed me to share in his daughter’s birth. He talked to about her growing quickly and he shared photos!! I joked with him about his mother going to micro manage his daughters development especially since she was out of town when her grandchild was born!
His smile and soft spoken words will be greatly missed!!
Jacqueline E. Odom, 1A , Alivan C. York
Diane Ragland
December 28, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Mrs. George Smith
December 28, 2020
Drs Surest and Suda, my sincere sympathy and prayers are abundant in your loss of a precious son, Dr. Saraswat! Sean and Sondra were classmates at Riverdale! They always had kind words for him. As you celebrate his life, please know that you and your family are encircled with love and hugs.
Marsha Logue
December 28, 2020
Drs Surest and Suda i was so sorry to hear of your son's passing. My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you doing this difficult time.
meena Bali
December 28, 2020
We will pray for satyan and his family
And very sorry for his sudden demise
Karen Stasiunas (Schafer)
December 28, 2020
Sat was such a bright and kind person. I had the privilege of being friends with him in high school. We played many fun games of Ultimate Frisbee during the summer between high school and college. I always remember those times fondly. Sat was a leader and always challenged the rest of us to better ourselves. I am grateful to have known him. To all of Satyen's dear family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You have all been in my thoughts and prayers these last two weeks and especially now, with his passing.
Deloris Baptiste
December 28, 2020
A simple, kind, respectful gentleman and extremely knowledgeable. He was very professional with his patients. It was a pleasure to see him sit at his patients level ( before the pandemic) and talk with his patients easing their fears and concerns in a very humble manner. Very respectful man. I admired his professionalism and was actually looking forward to telling him just that for Christmas, but instead found out he was hospitalized days after. May his soul Rest In Peace perfect peace. He was a GOOD MAN and A pleasure to work with.
To his family my deepest condolences and will keep you in prayers. Sorry for your loss.
Susanna
December 28, 2020
Shocking to hear of this. He was my professor during residency and always brought food for all residents while teaching us to be better doctors. So kind! So generous! He even sent me a gift after graduation! Praying for his family at this time! May you all find comfort in his memories. May His gentle soul R.I.P.
Sheri and David Harding
December 28, 2020
David and I are so sad to hear about Dr. Satyen’s untimely passing. We have prayed for him (and you all) since learning about his initial hospitalization. We do not personally know him ( our youngest son does) but we have known Dr. Suresh for more than 30 years through the VA and he was my dad’s cardiologist and then mine, too. We will continue to remember you all in our prayers. Our hope is that God will wrap His loving arms around you as you walk this path. May He also bring you comfort through the many precious memories you have and in knowing that he touched so many with his life.
May the Lord bless you all.
ajay bali
December 28, 2020
I worked with Dr Satyen for the past 5 years in the hospital ,He was a very nice doctor to work with ,I was very sad to hear about his sudden demise .May God give strength to his family to tide over this loss ..He was very caring and compassionate doctor .You are in my thoughts and prayers to the Lord
Ray and June Ashman
December 28, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We have been saying prayers for Satyen and his family. The times that we met him you could tell an outstanding person he was. I can't imagine the sadness and grief that you must feel. Just know that if there is anything June and I can do please let us know. God bless your whole family
Darlene Hill
December 28, 2020
Dr. Saraswat was a kind, caring, and compassionate doctor. He cared for our veterans with the utmost respect. It was my pleasure to know him at the VA. My condolences to his family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Whitney Streets
December 28, 2020
My heart is heavy this afternoon. This world lost one of the truly GOOD GUYS. My love and prayers are with you all.
steve cates
December 28, 2020
I am so sorry for all of Sat's family. This is a devastating loss for so many! I will remember him most as a very interesting, enjoyable and clever Riverdale student. Though his life here was short, the gifts he gave to others will be everlasting.
Irina Burman
December 28, 2020
I was shocked to learn about Sat's passing. I will always remember him as kind, passionate person with broad smile on his face and humorous sparkle in his eyes . We spend hours after AIM clinic was done for the day talking about his plans in life, love for his family, cooking, tropical fruit... I remember buying star fruit and passion fruit for him. He could barely wait to take them home and try them. Every time I buy a new exotic fruit, I think of Sat and how I would like to share it with him. Those special moments will stay in my memory for long time. My thoughts are with family and friends. May you have strength to recover from your great loss and learn to find joy in life again.
Denise Scott
December 28, 2020
Prayers
Susan Harris
December 28, 2020
I will miss him so much no other Dr can take his place I send all my prayer to the family God Bless you all We really loved the whole family
Mary Jane Baxter
December 28, 2020
Mrs. Saraswat I am so sorry for your loss.. He was an amazing man, friend, and doctor. He loved you and his sweet daughter. I worked with him at the hospital. He was so excited when he went to you to marry. Many pictures of his daughter and my grandchildren shared.
I loved him for how he loved life.
I will be burying my sister on the same day. She passed Christmas eve. My birthday. I will pray for you all .
Mamie Scott
December 28, 2020
It saddened me to learn of Dr Satyen's death. I was a RN in Murfreesboro and Dr Suresh Saraswat was my cardiologist. My heart goes out to Dr Satyen's family. Dr Satyen is described as a kind and gentle man,a description which also fits Dr Suresh Saraswat.
Chaplain Jeff Fisher
December 28, 2020
Just heard of his death. So sorry for your loss and his passing. At the VA we REALLY APPRECIATE the care and touch of GREAT STAFF!
Amenda Brumit
December 28, 2020
Dr.Saraswat was a wonderful kind dr I couldn't have ask for a better person to be my dr he had a wonderful since of humor and great bedside manner if you had a problem he was there to listen and gave you great advice I know he will surely be missed rest in peace
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