Grandpa

We'll miss you so much Grandpa! I know the past four years were hard for you, but what a gift they were - your great grandson got to know you, remembers you and speaks of you often.



Andrew, age 84, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at his home.

Andy was born in Pittsburgh,to John and Elizabeth. He moved here at the age of six years and had been an area resident ever since. Andy graduated from East High School and attained the rank of Sergeant in the Army/Air Force during World War II. He was a Flight Engineer with the Air Force having worked on President Roosevelt's plane and could disassemble and reassemble planes in the dark under cover. Pan American Airlines wanted Sgt. to join its team after the war, but Andy was ready to pursue new ventures in the civilian segment back home.

Andy was a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church and retired from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 46 years. Andrew was a real estate agent for Cook Realty and Meadows Realty for over 40 years, was one of the founding members of the Goodyear Boating & Yachting Association, President for 30 years of the Goodyear UFO Society and an aviation enthusiast.

Andy loved his family and lived life to the fullest; always having a smile and kind word. Dad was loved by everyone he ever encountered and was the ultimate optimist. Andy was a fun-loving prankster and will be missed by all. He was a loving husband and the best Daddy for which anyone could ever wish. Andy taught his children a valuable lesson--that there is always a solution to every problem, which made us strong.

Preceded in death by his parents John and Elizabeth; sisters Anna and Elizabeth; he is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Elizabeth ("Libby"); his children, Melanie (Kenneth) and Michael (Bonnie); grandchildren, Mary, Donna, Emily (Brian), and Michael (Diana); great-grandchildren, Brandon, Alaina and Katie; sisters, Helen and Mary; numerous nieces and nephews.