Joseph Surrao Obituary

MD AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Thursday, May 8, 2003 at the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Joseph Surrao, MD., 37, of Augusta, Ga. Family members include his wife, Carol Surrao of Augusta; daughters, Kristen Surrao and Katelyn Surrao of Augusta; parents, Nicholas Ruben Surrao and Martha Teresa Surrao of India; brothers, Martin Gerard Surrao of India, and Dominic Jude Surrao of Boston. Dr. Surrao was born in Kaduna, Nigeria and attended medical school at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. He received a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene at St. Thomas Hospital in London. He earned a Masters in Public Health from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine from Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. He was currently a 2nd year fellow in Gastroenterology at the Medical College of Georgia. He was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Dr. Surrao was a loving husband, father, son and brother, and a wonderful friend. A wake service will be held Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church with Fr. Bob Cushing celebrant. Burial will be in Chennai, India at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please contact the family for donations. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on May 10, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Surrao

14 Entries

Herschel & Yvonne Baldsing

January 25, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We knew you as a young man in Kaduna, and are so sorry we lost contact for so long.
We would love to get in touch with Joe’s parents Rueben & Theresa who were our friends when we were in Kaduna.
Our prayers will be with you and your family.
God’s blessings always.

6a va

June 6, 2003

Sorry to hear of your loss. He will be deeply missed. Our deepest sympathy.

6A STAFF

Litcy Kurisinkal

June 4, 2003

Dear Carol,

I have met Joe only once when I came to see you both off in the airport soon after your marriage. I still recall his jovial nature that made me feel as if we knew each other forever. His affectionate smile, his cheerful conversation seems so fresh even today. All I can pray for is Carol, my dearest childhood pal……..Your tears shouldn’t make his soul cry. He is walking along with you, in each moment of your life and is still holding the hands of Kristen and Katelyn and You!

May his soul be blissful forever, by being with you and his li’l ones.

Michael Danso

May 26, 2003

Dear Carol,

Our thoughts are with you. Joe was the warmest most jovial person one could wish to meet. He made all our lives at Pennsylvania Hospital that much brighter. Liz, Nathalie and myself have fond memories of the kindness you and Joe showed us, on our visit to your home in NJ. We pray for you, your daughters and for Joe.

Michael Danso

Michael Shapiro

May 25, 2003

Dear Carol, Kristen, Katelyn, and family,

You may not remember me well but I was an intern at Pennsylvania Hospital when Joe was a senior resident. In one's training to be a doctor, and in one's life, you meet many different people. However, extremely seldomly do you meet someone who really touches you emotionally and who you know will remain a friend for life. Joe was such a person. He was a family man, a superb and thoughtful individual, and last but not least a true lover of life. He was always positive, and his laugh was contagious and without reservation. Though his life was tragically short, I'd like to think that he lived his days to the fullest. He brightened my days and those of all he came in contact with him. Joe, I will miss you. May you rest in peace.

Alan Perano

May 13, 2003

Joseph,All of us at the Augusta VA Medical Center will aways remember your smiling face.We have truly lost a real Doctor.Are prayers will always be with you and your family.

Yemi Mulugeta

May 13, 2003

A tragic loss of a dear friend and a wonderful colleague.

Carol, Kristen, Katelyn and the family,

May you find comfort in the Lord. May the Lord’s immeasurable love heal your deepest sorrow. Memories of Joe will be treasured and cherished in our hearts forever.

Seyed Hashemi

May 12, 2003

Memories of Joe will always be with me. I was an intern when he was a senior resident at Pennsylvania Hospital. He was a very kind, happy, humble, and pleasant person.

I deeply condole with his family upon this devastating tragedy.

Soe Htay

May 12, 2003

I will always remember Joe as a dedicated father , husband and doctor. His loss cannot be quantified in any way. My prayers are with his family.

Greg Estey

May 12, 2003

I knew Dr. Surrao only through the love and admiration of his brother Dominic. This is enough: I grieve for the whole family. May you all find comfort in your memories of this wonderful man. And know that concern for you extends farther than you may suspect.

Michael Braffman

May 12, 2003

There are no words that I can offer at this tragic time that make much sense. But please know that Joe was the very best of the best: the kindest, warmest, brightest, and most caring. His hearty laugh will be with me forever. May God comfort the entire family.

Tija Kurian

May 12, 2003

I barely knew Joe, but what little I knew was a real treasure. I'm sure Carol will have a lifetime of wonderful memories of Joe and that will keep him alive together with his two lovely daughters in our hearts and our prayers.

Janet Bright

May 10, 2003

Dr. Surrao,

Thank you for the opportunity of knowing such a wonderful doctor and friend.

Your memories will last a lifetime and your kind words will be cherished in our hearts forever.

May God bless your family and keep them strong during their hour of sorrow.

May you show Carol and the girls that they are never without Joe and that everyday he is overlooking their every step in life.

Carol I am sorry for your loss, remember that Joe will always be there for you; both in your heart and soul.

Kristen and Katelyn if you should ever need your dad look at each other and you will see him all over again. He loves you both very much.

Please take care of yourselves and know that we love you all.

If you should need me for any reason, please do not hesitate to give me a call.

Love You All.

Love, Janet Bright

(Former GI Secretary)