Andrew J. Barlo

ANDREW J. BARLO SCHERERVILLE, IN

Andrew J. Barlo, 70 of Schererville, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2013 at the Rush University Medical Center, Chicago. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Elaine (nee Gallas); loving father of Ken (Rachel) Barlo of Schererville and Ryan (Christine) Barlo of Cedar Lake; cherished grandpa of Kalan, Jessica, Alexandria and Garrett; dearest brother of Emily (David) Laterneau of Crown Point; dear brother-in-law of Eileen (Mark) Jurek of Whiting and Gloria (Mark) Chitambar of Auburn, NY; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting with the Rev. John E. Kalicky, C.PP.S., of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Whiting, officiating; cremation to follow. Visitation at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to time of services. Andy Barlo was born on April 6, 1943 to Andrew and Helen (Janik) Barlo and was a lifelong resident of the Calumet Region. He was a graduate of George Rogers Clark High School, Class of 1961 and was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, stationed in Germany. Andy was a graduate of Purdue University receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural Engineering and was a retiree of the US Federal Government (HUD) Native American Indian Program with a service of 18 years. Andy enjoyed the Hawaiian steel guitar and had a great respect for the Hawaiian people and their culture. He was a member of the Aloha International Steel Guitar Club, Winchester, IL, the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Assoc. of Joliet, IL and he could play the ukulele. Devoted to his family, Andy will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Maui Food Bank (Mauifoodbank.org) or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. www.baranfh.com (219) 659-4400