GASTON ALPHONSE ANDREY

ANDREY, Gaston Alphonse 86, of Millis, passed away October 27, 2012. Born in Switzerland, he was the son of the late Lydia and Roger Andrey. He was the husband of Mary Anne (Rogers) Andrey of Millis. He is survived by his children, Roger M. Andrey of Millis, Jacqueline G. Andrey of Charlestown; a grandchild, Lily S. Andrey of Hingham; and a sister, Jacqueline Rey and her husband Kurt of Switzerland. Gus was a wonderful husband to Mary Anne for 54 years, a supportive and loving father to Roger and Jacqueline, and a doting grandfather to Lily. Gus was a pioneer in the sports car scene with Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Saab, and British and Japanese cars, which lead to four automobile dealerships in the Boston area. A seven-time National Champion in the "Golden Era" of sports car racing, these championships were won in some of Alfa Romeo, Corvette, Ferrari and Maserati's finest racing machines. Gus was a factory driver for Alfa Romeo's "Autodelta", the 1957 Corvette team at Sebring and Ferrari's "NART", the North American extension of the factory team. He competed in international events such as the Nassau "Speed Week" and the 1958 "Cuban Grand Prix" and was a member of the "RRDC" Road Racers Drivers Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, www.together4cures.org/mypage/gastonandrey. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com