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Andrew Gmelch Obituary

15, on Dec. 5, 2007, of Haverhill, at Mass General Hospital. Beloved son of Andrew & Linda (Guttadauro) Gmelch. Beloved brother of Matthew & Mallory Gmelch of Haverhill, Grandson of Glenda Guttadauro of Wakefield, & Eileen Gmelch of York, ME, Also survived by several aunts, uncles & cousins. His Funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. from the Scatamacchia Funeral Home, 358 Washington St., HAVERHILL, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 at Sacred Hearts Church, Bradford. Private family burial will follow Funeral Mass. Visiting hours will be Sunday 1-3 & 5-8 at the Funeral Home. Family requests memorial contributions be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Suite 220, 495 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701-4567. For directions or to send condolences, go to www. scatamacchiafuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 6, 2007.

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David Tassinari

December 12, 2007

Rest in Peace Andrew....You and your family will always be in my prayers!

Mike and Valerie Virgin

December 10, 2007

Gmelch Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Take comfort in each other and your faith as you continue on. May peace be with you.

Fred & Cecilia & Erick & Ryan & Danny Hewitt

December 9, 2007

All of our love and prayers we send to your family. We have so many great memories with your famliy that we cherish. Andrew will be missed but always remembered.

Judy Bringola

December 9, 2007

Linda and Andrew, My heart is heavy as I think of all you and the children have been through. Nothing in life can prepare you for such a difficult time. May memories of your wonderful Andrew sustain you now and in the future. My deepest sympathy to you all. You are all in my thoughts daily.

Stephanie Burke

December 8, 2007

We are thinking of you and are in our prayers. We love you all.
Stephanie, Michael, Katelin and Emily Burke

Andrew J Gmelch

December 8, 2007

Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, and condolences. They are all greatly appreciated. Andrew was truly a beautiful son, who will for ever remain in our hearts and minds.

Cam, Piper, and Connolly Family

December 8, 2007

Dear Linda, Malory, and Gmelch Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ida Mucha (Nana)

December 8, 2007

Gmelch Family,
The choir of St. Francis Church, of New Britain, CT, wishes to express their deepest condolences to your family. We have been praying for your beloved son, Andrew, on our special prayer line for the past year and a half. We will continue to pray for your family.

December 7, 2007

Dear Andrew, Linda and Gmelch Family,We are so sorry for the tragic loss of your loved one. We will continue to pray for Andrew and the entire Gmelch family. Jim, Adam, Alex and Anthony York, ME

r.i.p Andrew R. Gmelch

December 7, 2007

nick roselli

December 7, 2007

we'll always remember the good times we had up in york beach

we will always remember him

Linda Frenette

December 7, 2007

Linda,Andrew,and Malory Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this saddest of times. All the children at school have prayed for Andrew this past year and are sad at the news of his passing. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.

Andrea-Marc McInnis

December 7, 2007

Andrew, Linda and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are prayers are with you all. We were all better for having known Drew! Love,

December 7, 2007

I met Andrew over the summer entering frshman year. He was one of those people that no matter what stayed posotive. He will be missed and my heart goes out to his family and loved ones. We love you Andrew

Tammy Finch

December 7, 2007

Dear Family:
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge HIM and HE shall direct thy paths

Proverbs 5,6

Kelly Martinson

December 7, 2007

Dear Andrew, Linda, and Family. I am deeply saddened by the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

HAPPINESS... 2006

December 7, 2007

Nick roselli

December 7, 2007

rest in peace ~ Andrew Gmelch

some day we will meet up again
I'll be missing you

i met Andrew when i was 14 at York beach,Maine summer of 2006 we use to hanged out,I remember that time when i said something and Andrew said to me huh i don't understand you i speak English in the middle of the road by the bath house.i was devastated when i found out i haven't cried like this in a couple years..
Andrew was a great kid rest in peace Andrew I'll never forget about you

Bob, Rhonda, Bill & Kaleigh Kneeland & Chad Lewis

December 6, 2007

Andrew, Linda and family, We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nicky Tecce

December 6, 2007

I am so sorry - you are in my thoughts & in my heart. I can't find the words honestly - and I can't imagine how you feel...but I care deeply - with love

Rose & Don Lambert

December 6, 2007

Glenda,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that our prayers are with your and your family.
Rosie & Don Lambert
Pat & Don Hussey

Ann Gozewski

December 6, 2007

Dear Andrew, Linda, Matt, Mallory,and Glenda: No one can ever know what all of you and young Andrew have endured. May God walk with you now, as I know He will, and help to heal your pain. With love,

December 6, 2007

Andrew was a great kid and i was lucky to have known him. We were in a few classes together last year and every time he was there he lit up the room. I am so sorry for the Gmelch's loss. Their son was an amazing person and he touched so many people's lives.

Linda (Clark) Zitoli

December 6, 2007

Dear Andrew Linda and Gmelch Family,
At this very sad time please know that others are thinking of you all with heavy hearts.

George M. Miller (Austin Prep)

December 6, 2007

Dear Andrew, Linda and Family,
I was so deeply saddened to learn of your tragic loss. Please be assured that all of you and Eileen will be embraced in my prayers and the prayers of the entire Austin community during this sad time.

Gio Cappucci

December 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Katie and Allie Cisz

December 6, 2007

Gmelch Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Rob and Michelle Layton

December 6, 2007

Dearest Linda and Andrew , I am at a loss for words while I am sitting here , while you are elsewhere. In a place of sorrow , pain and hurt. We can only give you our hearts and our hands. Please know our arms would be tightly wrapped around you and all your precious family - if only we were there. In His Love.

Julie Munroe

December 6, 2007

The Gmelch Family,

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom & Kathy Surette

December 6, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you all at this difficult time. The Surette Family, Naples, FL

murray maloney

December 6, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Debbie Augusta

December 6, 2007

Linda, Andrew and Family,
I'm so, so sorry to hear about your son's passing. May God Bless you and your families at this most sad time.

Debbie (Souza) Augusta

Carolannne & William Hammer

December 6, 2007

May God grant you the serenity to accept the things you cannot change; courage to change the things you can; and wisdom to know the difference. We continue to keep you all in our prayers.

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