Thomas Dioguardi Relation to Deceased: Cousin Aside from sharing a birthday, the things I will always remember most about my “Aunt” Andrea is her being at my house a few days before Christmas helping my mom make wandis for both of our families for Christmas. Most of the time I’d get home after school, and be almost done, but Id stay in the kitchen just because I wanted to be around her. She was just so hilarious you would not want to miss a story. Every birthday cake I’ve ever eaten is always compared to those she made me and my brother and sister, and none will ever be as good as her cakes simply because hers were made with love. (and amazing frosting) to know her was to love her, and she will be missed by many. She is with her savior now in heaven. And we will all be together again. Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, far as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.
Sister Joanne Leccese Relation to Deceased: Cousin Andrea was a faithfilled woman. The memories that we share will last forever. My sincerest condolences to Jerry, Janine and Michael as well as my cousins: Frankie, Theresa and Andy! May she intercede for all of you who mourn her loss. Andrea, we will see one another again in heaven! The celebration of life, shared in the beginning, and again, in the end. Yet we forget to celebrate it, in every moment we live. Time, days, years, go on, but are we alive? Alive and do not know it, sleeping in the world and dead to the life we are to live. To celebrate all life, the sparrow who sang in the morning, and died in the night, why do we not celebrate its life? To know thyself is to know you are alive – to give, to love, to seek truth, beauty, and suffer pain. In life as it is meant to be, pain is forgotten, and strength is all that’s left to be gained in the moment by moment celebration of life. By Deborah Peabody
Sharon L Ludlow (Bender) Relation to Deceased: High School classmate To Andrea’s familyand Friends, I went to Jefferson High School with Andrea and saw her at a couple Class of ’65 reunions; she was so much fun in high school; and so musically talented! I am so glad that she was able to realize her dream of teaching school; it’s all she wanted to do in high school! She will be missed! Sharon (Bender) Ludlow The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Rosemary Rivers Relation to Deceased: More than a Friend Andrea was one of my sweetest, dearest , kindest, friend. She would always tell me to have faith. If I needed to ask God for something I would call Andrea first, cuz that would be a sure way for Him to listen. She had that connection!! Andrea recently send me a comfort card when my dog passed, she as I feel very strong about our pets. This is just a few line she wrote me.” HE LOVED YOU AS YOU LOVED HIM ! HE WOULD NOT BE HAPPY SEEING YOU SO SAD AND HEARTBROKEN. HE IS AT PEACE, REGARDLESS OF HOW HE DIED. LIFE IS NOT FAIR AT ALL, BUT BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES OF WONDERFUL TIMES HAVE TO BE CHERISHED. I TRULY BELIEVE THAT YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN.” She wrote much more . My sweet Andrea, I hope you are right and I will see you again. We, (you ,me and marypat have FUN memories) I love you and miss you. Ro Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, far as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.
Pat Clemens-Sweetland Relation to Deceased: friend Dear Gerry, Michael and Janine, I was very surprised and sad to see of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I first met Andrea when I was working at the Dept. of Social Services and she was my boss! Then, years later after we had gotten married and had kids, I ran into her in Fairport where we both lived. Janine, I still follow your theater career! What I will remember the most about her is her sense of humor…she was always “cracking us up”. I’m sure she is in heaven still doing that. Love, Pat Sweetland
Mary Pat Rause Relation to Deceased: Dear Friend God has called you home, I don’t know why, as they say things happen for a reason. Andrea was a dear and loyal friend, even though we didn’t always speak with one another all of the time. We have many memories of our years as friends. Many, many laughs, many tears. You are in a better place now, taken too soon though. You can look down at all of us now. I will miss you. Jerry, Janine & Michael, you are in my prayers. I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You’ll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker
Marie Dougherty Relation to Deceased: Friend I remember Andrea as being one of the warmest and funniest moms I met at Little Red Dancing School when my children starting taking class there. I thoroughly enjoyed sitting and chatting with her while waiting for dance class to end….always a lot of laughs. My deepest sympathy to Janine and family The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Marie Dougherty Relation to Deceased: Friend I remember Andrea as being one of the warmest and funniest moms I met at Little Red Dancing School when my children started taking class there. I thoroughly enjoyed sitting and chatting with her while waiting for dance class to end….always a lot of laughs. My deepest sympathy to Janine and family. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Marie Dougherty I remember Andrea as being one of the warmest and funniest moms I met at Little Red Dancing School when my children started taking class there. I thoroughly enjoyed sitting and chatting with her while waiting for dance class to end…always a lot of laughs. My deepest sympathy to Janine and family. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Joyce Dioguardi Relation to Deceased: Cousin So many happy memories; so little time to say good-bye. I love you and will miss you more than you will ever know. Making wandies will never be the same. We shared so many telephone conversations as I was driving home from work. In all our years we NEVER had cross words. Goodbye my friend. I will keep in close contact with Jerry, Janine and Michael for you. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Janice corletta plummer Relation to Deceased: friend I remember the fun we had in the 50s(with Joyce) as little girls.Then to see Andrea on the same floor at Potsdam. Being an “upper classman” , I was always insisting on sharing her delicious brownies. I will always keep my fond memories of the West Side. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Carol A. Micheli Relation to Deceased: friend I still laugh about our trips all over the U.S.with our girls. How we shared the room and the laughs on our way home. The times we shared with LRDS, is something I will never forget. You were a wonderful friend, a caring Mom and a devoted wife. RIP…….your old friend Carol The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Thomas Dioguardi Relation to Deceased: Cousin Aside from sharing a birthday, the things I will always remember most about my “Aunt” Andrea is her being at my house a few days before Christmas helping my mom make wandis for both of our families for Christmas. Most of the time I’d get home after school, and be almost done, but Id stay in the kitchen just because I wanted to be around her. She was just so hilarious you would not want to miss a story. Every birthday cake I’ve ever eaten is always compared to those she made me and my brother and sister, and none will ever be as good as her cakes simply because hers were made with love. (and amazing frosting) to know her was to love her, and she will be missed by many. She is with her savior now in heaven. And we will all be together again. Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, far as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.
Sister Joanne Leccese Relation to Deceased: Cousin Andrea was a faithfilled woman. The memories that we share will last forever. My sincerest condolences to Jerry, Janine and Michael as well as my cousins: Frankie, Theresa and Andy! May she intercede for all of you who mourn her loss. Andrea, we will see one another again in heaven! The celebration of life, shared in the beginning, and again, in the end. Yet we forget to celebrate it, in every moment we live. Time, days, years, go on, but are we alive? Alive and do not know it, sleeping in the world and dead to the life we are to live. To celebrate all life, the sparrow who sang in the morning, and died in the night, why do we not celebrate its life? To know thyself is to know you are alive – to give, to love, to seek truth, beauty, and suffer pain. In life as it is meant to be, pain is forgotten, and strength is all that’s left to be gained in the moment by moment celebration of life. By Deborah Peabody
Sharon L Ludlow (Bender) Relation to Deceased: High School classmate To Andrea’s familyand Friends, I went to Jefferson High School with Andrea and saw her at a couple Class of ’65 reunions; she was so much fun in high school; and so musically talented! I am so glad that she was able to realize her dream of teaching school; it’s all she wanted to do in high school! She will be missed! Sharon (Bender) Ludlow The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Rosemary Rivers Relation to Deceased: More than a Friend Andrea was one of my sweetest, dearest , kindest, friend. She would always tell me to have faith. If I needed to ask God for something I would call Andrea first, cuz that would be a sure way for Him to listen. She had that connection!! Andrea recently send me a comfort card when my dog passed, she as I feel very strong about our pets. This is just a few line she wrote me.” HE LOVED YOU AS YOU LOVED HIM ! HE WOULD NOT BE HAPPY SEEING YOU SO SAD AND HEARTBROKEN. HE IS AT PEACE, REGARDLESS OF HOW HE DIED. LIFE IS NOT FAIR AT ALL, BUT BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES OF WONDERFUL TIMES HAVE TO BE CHERISHED. I TRULY BELIEVE THAT YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN.” She wrote much more . My sweet Andrea, I hope you are right and I will see you again. We, (you ,me and marypat have FUN memories) I love you and miss you. Ro Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, far as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.
Pat Clemens-Sweetland Relation to Deceased: friend Dear Gerry, Michael and Janine, I was very surprised and sad to see of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I first met Andrea when I was working at the Dept. of Social Services and she was my boss! Then, years later after we had gotten married and had kids, I ran into her in Fairport where we both lived. Janine, I still follow your theater career! What I will remember the most about her is her sense of humor…she was always “cracking us up”. I’m sure she is in heaven still doing that. Love, Pat Sweetland
Mary Pat Rause Relation to Deceased: Dear Friend God has called you home, I don’t know why, as they say things happen for a reason. Andrea was a dear and loyal friend, even though we didn’t always speak with one another all of the time. We have many memories of our years as friends. Many, many laughs, many tears. You are in a better place now, taken too soon though. You can look down at all of us now. I will miss you. Jerry, Janine & Michael, you are in my prayers. I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You’ll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker
Marie Dougherty Relation to Deceased: Friend I remember Andrea as being one of the warmest and funniest moms I met at Little Red Dancing School when my children starting taking class there. I thoroughly enjoyed sitting and chatting with her while waiting for dance class to end….always a lot of laughs. My deepest sympathy to Janine and family The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Marie Dougherty Relation to Deceased: Friend I remember Andrea as being one of the warmest and funniest moms I met at Little Red Dancing School when my children started taking class there. I thoroughly enjoyed sitting and chatting with her while waiting for dance class to end….always a lot of laughs. My deepest sympathy to Janine and family. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Marie Dougherty I remember Andrea as being one of the warmest and funniest moms I met at Little Red Dancing School when my children started taking class there. I thoroughly enjoyed sitting and chatting with her while waiting for dance class to end…always a lot of laughs. My deepest sympathy to Janine and family. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Joyce Dioguardi Relation to Deceased: Cousin So many happy memories; so little time to say good-bye. I love you and will miss you more than you will ever know. Making wandies will never be the same. We shared so many telephone conversations as I was driving home from work. In all our years we NEVER had cross words. Goodbye my friend. I will keep in close contact with Jerry, Janine and Michael for you. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Janice corletta plummer Relation to Deceased: friend I remember the fun we had in the 50s(with Joyce) as little girls.Then to see Andrea on the same floor at Potsdam. Being an “upper classman” , I was always insisting on sharing her delicious brownies. I will always keep my fond memories of the West Side. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Carol A. Micheli Relation to Deceased: friend I still laugh about our trips all over the U.S.with our girls. How we shared the room and the laughs on our way home. The times we shared with LRDS, is something I will never forget. You were a wonderful friend, a caring Mom and a devoted wife. RIP…….your old friend Carol The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips