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Andrew Gropp Obituary

Gropp, Andrew "Andy", passed away July 22, 2009 at the Vitas Hospice Center in Pompano Beach, FL with his family at his side. Andy and Gladys Gropp were early pioneers of the health spa industry in NJ, which was their passion. Locations included the original Gropp's Health Studio on S. Clinton Avenue in Trenton, NJ and the Adam & Eve Spa in Lawrenceville. Andy was particularly proud of having his family on the cover of Strength and Health Magazine and the many articles praising their accomplishments in the health spa industry. Their dedication and commitment earned them many loyal customers and friends. Born in White Horse, NJ he was a long time resident of Lawenceville, NJ before he and Gladys retired to Fort Lauderdale, FL. Andy was a star foortball player and graduated from Trenton Catholic Boys High School, attended the Blair Academy, and held numerous awards for body building and weight lifting. He was a first Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, a radar bombardier navigator in the Strategic Air Command, and a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and business partner, Gladys, and his daughter Donna Gropp. He was the son of the late Walter and Frances (Clinton) Gropp, brother of the late Walter Gropp Jr. and Lucine Howarth, and son-in-law of the late John and Josephine Matelena. Andy is survived by his son Ron Gropp of Pompano Baeach, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Dru and Tom Damico of Robbinsville, NJ; grandson Andrew J. Gropp of Ruther Glen, VA; grandson and his wife, Jon Darrick and Michele Gropp of Ft. Meyers, FL; great-grandchildren, Jon, Andrew Joseph, and Danielle Gropp; his sister Ellen Wilno of Hamilton, NJ; sister-in-law Audrey Gropp of Jacksonville, FL; and several nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on August 14, 2009 at 10:30 AM at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Pompano Beach, FL followed by burial at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial donations may be sent to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 5420 NW 33rd Ave., Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 in memory of Andrew Gropp. He is loved dearly and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel from Aug. 5 to Aug. 12, 2009.

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August 12, 2009

May God bless Andy and his family. I have known Mr. Gropp since I was 6, I lived a 1/2 block down from the spa our yard and there family yard were down from each other a little I remember watching grandsons while they where working on the house. I have lived a few houses from the spa since 1985 and nothing is the same.
we will miss him and real Gropp's.

Mislan family same block as spa and I lived 1500 block.

James Siuta

August 10, 2009

Andy's kindness and professionalism is and will always be a part of my life. Meeting Andy in the 1950's and joining his health club on Clinton Street changed many things for me.I started at 13 years old and trained many years. As years passed and life changed I would always stop by to see Andy. He would always remember who you were. The last time I saw him, I had the privilege to sit with him at a special dinner at Lawrenceville High School given by Joe Dodd, owner of Man's World Gym. Andy was so happy to see many people who trained at his gym through the years. Along with his wife, Andy surely was the godfather of bodybuilding in New Jersey.
A friend always,
James Siuta, Lakeside, Gropps Lake

Bob French

August 10, 2009

God speed my friend.

August 10, 2009

We knew Andy through our beloved Gladys with whom we painted many years ago. Our sincere condolences.

Dorothy Freda, Kate Seitz, Inge Wurzler,Lois Godfrey,Filomena DiLeo,Nerina Cilento

John Bohn

August 9, 2009

God Bej With You Andy. I remember you
well,(I was Grad. '39 and I think you were, '40; TCBHS) Watched you play football. Recall your injury playing against THS. Your Spa, (?? Clinton & Dayton/or/Stanton??) Parents Shop at White Horse Circle. And ? Wilno Cleaners on Chestnut and Morris ? So many Now Saints in Heaven. May your loss be Heaven's Gain. I will remember
Andy in Prarers. Keep Faith in him. He will be taking care of you. John

Bob & Marge Seeds

August 9, 2009

Dear Gropp Family,
Andy was a close friend of my mother and father. We had fond memmories at the Adam & Eve Spa. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

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