David Rene Cardosi

Mr. David Rene Cardosi, 59, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away March 29, 2018 peacefully in his sleep from heart complications. He was born on May, 3, 1958 to Rene Cardosi and Marie DeCarlo in North Bergen, New Jersey. David was very smart with a unique laugh and a wise-ass smile, he was kind, selfless and had a big heart. His family loved his hugs, they were the best. He lived his life to the fullest with his wife Tannia and their three children. He was a martial arts, weight lifting and anti-aging supplement enthusiast. During his free time he would read medical books and medical journals in an effort to continually help others. He taught his children the meaning of hope through his last 3 years of work with The EuroMed Foundation where he spent his days as a medical practitioner helping those battling cancer using holistic methods. David went from his first job in high school at Dairy Queen to getting a full scholarship to the UTSW in Dallas, TX, where he studied medicine. He practiced Emergency Medicine, Trauma 2, for 13 years, as well as 4 years of Urgent Care, with focuses on Workman’s Compensation and Family practice medicine. David held the following licenses; Arizona State Board of Medical Examiners, NCCPA Certification, Current Controlled Substance Registration and DEA number, BLS, ACLS certifications. David was also affiliated with; American Academy of Physician Assistants, Arizona Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants. David is survived by his wife, Tannia Cardosi, his daughters; Veronica and Liliana Garibay-Cardosi, his son; Eric Garibay-Cardosi and sister; Christine Tritt. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held on what would have been his 60th birthday, Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 7pm at the Heritage Club House in Marley Park, 15210 W. Sweetwater Ave. in Surprise. The family suggests donations be made to his GoFundMe account at: wwwogofundme.com/david-cardosi-memorial-fund. Money raised through this campaign will go towards outstanding funeral expenses and help his family cover unexpected financial burdens at this tragic time.