David Anthony Chyatte

Birth date: Jan 6, 1985 Death date: Sep 2, 2020

David Anthony Rocco Chyatte, MD, 35, was born on January 6, 1985, in Rochester, Minnesota. He was called home on September 2, 2020 in Olympia, Washington. A graduate of Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, David st Read Obituary

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Cindy Escobedo

299w ago

I considered Dave as one of my best friends in high school. He was the kind of friend a person was lucky to have. Even as kids he was always solid, with a killer sense of humor and the ability to bring the best out of everyone. Once we were in college I remember him inviting me up to Boston for the night to see Pearl Jam because he knew it was my favorite band. Then when I was going through a rough time he had me fly down to Miami to hang out and have some fun. These were some of the greatest times I had, and for Dave I know that it was the kind of thing he'd do for anybody, anytime. I was lucky to have know such a great guy, and he will be dearly missed.

Kerry Kreidel

300w ago

After hearing of David's passing, there are still so many of us kind of holding our breaths. The tributes here demonstrate an obvious theme, and I want assure everyone reading here, and most especially his family and Jessica, that there are many, many other hearts filled with the same sentiments. While those voices may remain silent for any number of reasons, I think most would agree with this: that David Chyatte was a man that everyone loved with an important piece of themselves. David's community was huge! And with his humility, he may not ever have grasped how deep and widespread it became. And I wish peace, and a continued sense of connectedness to his heart, to all of those who loved him. With sincerity, Kerry Kreidel (only one of those countless other voices, from the University of Arizona, and its Department of Anesthesiology).

Chris Primavera

300w ago

Broken up about this. I met Dave on the high school football field. We goofed around and were not great football players. So we formed a band. I stunk. Dave didn’t. He had such soul and emotion and talent on his acoustic electric guitar. His original songs were simple and serene. This was my first band and it was some of the best times of my life. I drew up a will in high school, just because, and after some family members, I put Dave in it. No other friends. I’m so happy to have been in the small circle that got to know Dave so well. He was truly a vastly different and a beautiful person. RIP and God Bless him and his family.

James Schlucter

300w ago

Anna Davis

300w ago

From his first day of surgery residency, I fell in love with him! What a fantastic human that I had the pleasure of having in my life! He made me smile and laugh all the time- getting me in trouble in rounds! My heart was so happy when he told me he was dating Jessica- who I love and adore! I remember taking trauma patients to the OR emergently and being greeted by his smiling face! Always a hug and a kiss anytime we saw each other! My heart hurts at the thought of not having him around! Love you Dave!

Nevenko & Jane Buntic

300w ago

Added 4 new photos to the Memories Album album.

Emilee Sandsmark

300w ago

There is a common theme among the memories posted thus far, and mine will not be any different. I knew Dave from residency. As an OB/GYN resident, we work with anesthesia residents often. He was such an amazing, fun and warm person to work with. I had the privilege of becoming closer friends with him and cherished his presence. He enhanced all of our social gatherings.
Another thing that struck me about Dave was his love for Jess. I remember when he first started dating her. He spent an entire drive from Phoenix to Tucson discussing his adoration for her. He was euphoric. Having had the opportunity now to meet Jess on one of their visits to Colorado, I can see why he felt the way he did about her. While I can’t imagine how tough this has been on her, not everyone can say they impacted and touched a life like I know she did.
Jess, my heart and thoughts continue to be with you during these unbelievably trying times. Xoxo

Drh

300w ago

Barbara Lewin

300w ago

We are in total shock hearing of Dave’s passing. He was our son Elias’s oldest friend from high school. As young adults they traveled to India together to work on a humanitarian tsunami rescue project. Though their paths diverged over the years they continued to stay connected. They turned to each other in crises and we’re always there to comfort and fortify each other. It was the kind of bond based on loyalty, knowledge and a shared appetite for goofiness and irreverence.

When Elia was badly injured in San Francisco in 2017 Dave was there immediately and was a beacon of hope for all of us even though the doctors expressed great doubt that Elia would survive a severe brain injury. For two years Dave flew out from his residency in Arizona to California every month to be there for Elia and offer support and encouragement to Shideh and all of our families. He had such heart and expressed such affection for us all. We will never forget his kind presence.

More recently whenever I had a medical concern about Elia I would contact Dave and he would respond immediately with information and feedback.