On July 19, 2009, Dr. Andre de Corla-Souza passed away after a two and a half year heroic battle with colon cancer. He died at home surrounded by his family who loved him and will miss him dearly.
Andre was born November 14, 1974 in Mumbai, India to Cynthia and Cedric de Corla-Souza. He grew up in India, Bahrain and New York. He was a graduate of Archbishop Molloy High School, 1992, Binghamton University, 1996, and State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse, College of Medicine, 2000. Post graduating, Dr. Dre completed his residency at Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, NY and his fellowship at North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System, Manhasset, NY. Andre was certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine and Dive Medicine. He was a high achiever and belonged to several professional associations, held various appointments, received numerous awards, and was well published.
September 4, 2005 Andre married Namita and shortly thereafter moved to Safety Harbor, FL. A year later, they adopted a puppy, Che. Andre and Che were inseparable. Besides, his dog, Andre loved motorcycles, guns and everything outdoorsy – especially hunting, hiking, scuba diving and kayaking. Even after he was diagnosed and on chemotherapy, he continued to live life to the fullest. No one believed he was sick, and sometimes he himself forgot. He continued to travel with his wife to Peru, Alaska, Spain, Thailand, India and numerous places in the US. When asked how do you feel, Andre said, I feel great! I have continued to do the things I enjoy. Two years into his fight against cancer, Andre felt he had already won, when he said, The average time span to live with my disease is 18 months so as usual I am above average.
Andre is survived by his wife, Namita Kedia and dog, Che of Safety Harbor, FL; parents, Cedric de Corla-Souza of Queens, NY and Cynthia de Corla-Souza of Citrus Hills, FL; and sister, Sharon de Corla-Souza of Stamford, CT.
Outdoor Services will held Friday, July 24, 2009 at 6:00pm in Philippe Park Shelter 1; 2525 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 (727) 669-1947.
The family can be reached at 1104 Dartmouth Terrace, Safety Harbor, FL 34695.
Those we love are never far away. They live in our hearts forever and always. In Sympahty and with Love, Gisela
Andre,
You have touched our hearts in many ways. My special experience with you has been your phone calls to me on a weekly basis when my mom was diagnosed with cancer. We were blessed to have you with us though for a such a short time. God takes the best. Our prayers are with your wife and family who will miss you terribly.
Melba de Corla-Souza & family
Andre, I will always be grateful for our friendship and the memories will be with me forever. Your love of life was contagious and the best way to remember you will be to live the fullest life I can. Thanks, Bro… Paulie
“Loss leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal”
To a wonderful friend..you will be missed terribly and will always remain in our hearts. Thank you for the special memories.
You’re in my deepest prayers.
always a wonderful, funny, sometimes outrageous, but very loving friend. i will miss you always-jen
May the roads rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rain fall soft upon your fields
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
May you find strength through family, friends, and treasured memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May you find strength through family, friends, and treasured memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I was a classmate of Andre’s at Binghamton University. Andre was a great friend and we had some really great times back in college. My condolences to the DeCorla-Souza family, he will be missed.
Paul K. Quinn
While we did not know Andre personally, my husband David works with his mother-in-law Osha at a hospital in Germantown, Tennessee. We are deeply sorry to hear of the family’s loss. Andre and David were both diagnosed with colon cancer about the same time. We pray for the family that God will give them peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Our prayers are with you,
David and Rebecca Mattox
I am a sales rep who called on Dr.Dre a short time, while he was in his pulmonary practice at the Diagnostic Clinic in Largo. He was such a nice man. I am very saddened by his passing at such a young age, and with such a bright future in medicine. My sincere sympathy goes out to his family during this difficult time.
Andre, so many people are missing you right now but I hope they never forget what wonderful memories you’ve given them. I have a few of my own that are so comforting because they make me smile. May your family be surrounded with love and strength to carry them through this difficult time. Tara Bowser
Andre, you will be missed. My heart goes out to the entire family, friends, and medical community he had touched. May God bless you all.
I attended SJA elementary school with Andre. I extend my most heartfelt and sincere condolences to his wife and family. May he rest in peace.
I went to SJA and Molloy with Andre and grew up down the block from him on 83rd St. My thoughts and prayers are with Andre and his family. May he rest in peace!
I was fotunate to attended Saint Joan Of Arc with Andre. He gave alot of love to every one and never stopped. My heart goes out to his family.
May the smiles you gave us all continue live in our hearts until the day we meet again.
You are part of some of my fondest memories in med school. Until we meet again…
I knew Andre from medical school. He was a wonderful person, and I feel fortunate to have known him.
I knew Andre from medical school. He was a wonderful person, and I feel fortunate to have known him.
I will always remember Andre fondly from medical school. I will never forget his ever-present smile and bright outlook on life. He will be greatly missed by many.
I knew Andre from Binghamton University, but he will forever be in my memory for a trip he an Paolo Pastore made down to New Orleans with me and my future wife for Mardi Gras. I am sad I never kept in touch and even more sad to hear of his passing. May the path you follow now be peaceful and blessed.
Rest in peace dear friend. You will be remembered always. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family.