Andras Szontagh

Andras "Andy" Szontagh passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, after a brave journey with a progressive illness. He was 47 years old.

Andy was born on October 29, 1974, in Dallas, Texas to first-generation parents Ferenc "Frank" and Ilona "Ili" Szontagh from Budapest, Hungary. The youngest among his cousins, he quickly became the favorite with his mischievous smile and boundless energy. He graduated from Berkner High School in Richardson and went on to attend Dallas County Community College and the University of North Texas.

Andy's one true love was music. It all started with the countless nights he spent combing through the shelves at Bill's Records and Tapes, chasing the sounds that made him happy. He taught himself to spin and his talent was undeniable. He developed his own style and soon he became a sought-after DJ and crowd favorite at the Lizard Lounge and various other venues in the Dallas nightlife scene. Influenced by hard trance music, he began making his own remixes on CDs to create a unique sound that his friends and fans still refer to as essential tracks on the soundtrack of their lives. His energy, sound, and style influenced many and became an inspiration for others who followed in his footsteps. By the mid-2000s he traded in the turntables for skateboards, longboards, rollerblades, roller skates, BMX bikes, mountain bikes, and remote-controlled cars - and he mastered them all, winning countless competitions along the way.

Andy never met a stranger. He was thoughtful, giving, and kind. He was full of life and was energized by his family, friends, and fans, always finding opportunities to make lasting memories with those he loved. He is survived by his loving family Lisa Hargitai-Szontagh, Viktor Szucs, Tibor Pinter, Mitchael Jones, Michelle Jones-Adler, Ricky Jones, Sean Darnold, Morgan Stermer, Grant Adler, Cameron Hargitai, Cole Szucs, Tori Szucs, Tamas Pinter, Adam Pinter, Andrea Szontagh, Peter Szontagh, Nikolette Szontagh, and Andras Szontagh. Not mentioned by name are the countless friends he's made and the lives he touched through his hobbies and music. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Ili, aunt Gail, caregivers David Craven and John Anderson, and pups Tank and Psycho.

In keeping with Andy's generous spirit, his earthly remains have been entrusted to the care of UT Southwestern Medical Center to aid in the advancement of medical research in hopes of improving the lives of those afflicted with Huntington's Disease. A private memorial is planned for the immediate family, followed by a public celebration of life tentatively scheduled for 5:00 PM on July 23rd at the I'll Do Club, 4322 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas 75226. Further details will be available on Andy's Facebook pages soon. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Huntington's Disease Society of America https://hdsa.org/get-involved/donation-opportunities/ or the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute at UT Southwestern Medical Center https://engage.utsouthwestern.edu/donate-now.