Born at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York, and a lifelong resident of the Upper West Side, Betsy attended the Trinity School from Kindergarten through 9th grade. Betsy was a voracious reader and a girl who loved learning and loved even more sharing her skills and knowledge, especially in playful collaboration with her peers. Tutoring younger students through Trinity Reads, performing in Trinity School musical productions, membership on the cross country and basketball teams, and friendly competition at Magic the Gathering Club were a few of her many passions. She played the bass in the Trinity Orchestra, and in eighth grade was one of twenty-two students who had the honor of playing with the New York Pops Orchestra at its 39th Birthday Gala on stage at Carnegie Hall.
Her academic and extracurricular accomplishments were many, yet as observed by one of her teachers, “she was so humble and kind. Given all of her strengths and talent, it is amazing how she seemed barely aware of her wonderful accomplishments and mature personality.” She was a gifted writer and eloquent public speaker. She enjoyed immensely working as a camp instructor on Cape Cod, babysitting engagements, taking care of a friend’s hamster while they were away, and being entrusted with any responsibility to care for others.
With her family and friends, Betsy most enjoyed time in nature, especially near the sea on Cape Cod, or hiking, be it in the Catskills, New Paltz, Massachusetts or abroad. She relished traveling — to ski so many wonderful seasons at Mont Tremblant and Stowe, to adventure on sea and land in Belize and the BVI, and to learn about history and the world throughout the United States, Paris and London. She loved live concerts, attending Broadway shows with friends, and listening and singing to all genres of music. Every interest and passion she discovered, she always wanted to share with the people she loved and admired.
For more than a year, Betsy fought with unparalleled humility, courage and dignity to overcome her illness. Everywhere she received care, she spread warmth, humor and united healthcare teams, as well as fellow patients. Introducing other patients to origami, bringing cheer to the hospital with her card tricks, organizing sing a longs or playing the ukulele, as well as becoming a trusted confidante and friend to many, Betsy remained Betsy as she fought a courageous battle. With her physicians, she was always ready to discuss the current physician memoir she was reading, or many books by Oliver Sacks and other neuroscientists that captured her attention. She also read and wrote poetry throughout her struggle. Despite her illness, she touched hearts young and old, wherever she was. Her life’s ambition was to become a physician who treated children with specific neurological disorders at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.
The family is grateful to the many physicians, nurses and healthcare workers who treated Betsy with compassion, skill and experience. We also are forever grateful to every educator and instructor who saw the light that Betsy shone in this world, and honored it.
Betsy is survived by her parents, Christine Chi and Michael Urias, as well as her maternal grandmother, Mary Chi, her paternal grandparents and a large number of aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friends who will deeply miss her presence and carry her memory forever.
A memorial mass will be held on Thursday February 15th, 2024 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church located at 152 West 71st Street New York, New York 10023
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