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Andrew DeStefano Obituary
Born in Palo Alto, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary Shelfo DeStefano.
He graduated from Pottsville High School in 1944, and joined the Navy in support of World War II. A Fireman First Class, he served aboard the USS Aegir. He held the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the American Campaign Medal and the World War Two Victory Medal.
He was employed as a foreman with the former Aetna Steel Co., and later worked for the former United Metal Receptacle Corp. and the former Summit Trailers. He retired from Schoeneman Corp.
A member of the former St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Andy was a current member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
He was a charter member of the former Greenwood Hill Fire Company, and a member of the Navy Club, Minersville. He was well-known for his long-time participation with the honors detail of the Pottsville Joint Veterans Council.
Andy was preceded in death by two children, Josie Shappell, in 2001, and Charles "Chuck" DeStefano, in 2004; three brothers, Guiseppe, Dominic and Joseph DeStefano; and a sister, Grace Fehr.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, the former Loreta T. Nicolo; six children, Theresa Carodiskey (Harry), Danville, Andrew DeStefano Jr. (Charlotte), Derry, N.H., Thomas DeStefano (Kari), Armagh, Mario DeStefano (Kathy), Mentor, Ohio, Patricia Agia (Michael), Leesport, and James DeStefano (Jennifer), Minersville; twenty-two grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; a sister, Antoinette Wojciechowsky, Schuylkill Haven; nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call from 6 p.m. Monday and from 6 to 9 a.m. Tuesday at Dutcavich Funeral Home, 200 Sunbury St., Minersville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Church, 401 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. Interment with military honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hillside, Pottsville. The family prefers donations to the St. Patrick Pottsville Area Kitchen.
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Memories and Condolences
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patsy carusella
August 10, 2014
We are sorrry to hear of the loss of your father,husband,grandfather and great-grandfather. your a lovely family.Carusella family
Ron Kosh
August 9, 2014
Sincere condolences on your loss. Andy worked with my father Walter at Aetna and Da always spoke very highly of him.
Mona Meyer
August 9, 2014
I worked with Andy for many years at Schoeneman. Wonderful man. My condolences for your loss.
Christina Groves
August 7, 2014
So sorry to hear of Andy passing I remember him from when I was a young girl when I would go to Greenwood Hill block party and also church functions and when he worked with my Dad RIP Andy
Mike Tracey
August 7, 2014
To all the DeStefano's,my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I have many fond memories of Mr.D while growing up on Anderson Street, he was a good man.
Gayle Huston
August 5, 2014
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Ed Smith
August 5, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. I still remember all of the fun times while in high school, and many more as firefighters. My condolences go out to his family. Rest in peace Andy!
John & Nancy Walaitis
August 4, 2014
Dear Destephano family,..You all and your family were my best friends growing up on Anderson St. I can still remember your Dad yelling at supper time at one of you,..It was Chucky getting scolded, I asume!
Great memories with fantastic people and friends!
Condolences and best wishes to all.
We were blessed knowing and growing up with your family!
Al & Barb Munster
August 4, 2014
Our hearts go out to Loretta and the entire DeStefano family in loving sympathy. Andy will be missed by many.
Millie DeStefano Yost
August 4, 2014
Dear Loreta & family,
I know your wonderful memories will help you cope with the loss of such a great man."Cousin Andy" always brought so much love to our family & I hold so many wonderful memories which I will treasure.My dad & brother,Vince, along with Joey & the family surely met him at the gates of Heaven!
Cynthia Walaitis - Dunn
August 4, 2014
Deepest condolences extended to your entire family. So many great memories of the DESTEFANO family on Anderson Street.
SUE KORAB
August 4, 2014
THERESA AND FAMILY
I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. LOVE, SUE KORAB
August 4, 2014
Shipmate,
Fair winds and following seas! Rest easy, we have the watch!
Marty Miller
USN Retired
August 4, 2014
Dear Family: I am so sorry for your loss, but may your memories live forever. Mary T. CRNA
Jack Toward
August 4, 2014
Mario, Kathy and the entire family. I never met Andy but have known Mario for a long time and that tells me he was a wonderful father and much more. For myself and family we are very sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Mary Ann
August 4, 2014
My dear Uncle Andy.
I'll always think of you with a smile, laughter and such warmth. That is what you always shared and I'm so lucky to have been a part of that. I will miss you.
Keeping all the DeStefano's in my thoughts and prayers.
August 4, 2014
Andy,
Sorry you had to leave Loretta and you family. Say hello to Josie from the class of Nativity 1971.
Jud & Robyn Collins
August 4, 2014
Andy & Charlotte, very sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed seeing Andy when he was visiting. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Love Jud & Robyn Collins & Family
Nancy (Hammer) Licini
August 4, 2014
Uncle Andy was my 'favorite Uncle' and I hold many fond memories of amazing times with him. He was a very special person who always made me smile.
Patti Calabrese
August 4, 2014
Sorry to hear of Andy's passing. My condolences.
Peg McSurdy-Moran
August 3, 2014
Many sympathies to Andy's family. He always had a ready smile for the kids from the "Hill" who hung around the firehouse and playground.
Don Putnam
August 3, 2014
From the son of your former neighbors @ 158 Anderson St. Bud & Vera Putnam. My thoughts and prayers to Loretta & family.
Courtney
August 3, 2014
I love you and I miss you Nano! I am so thankful that I was blessed with an amazing grandfather like you!
August 3, 2014
We were so saddened to hear of your dear husband's passing. He was such a good and generous man, we know he will be missed by many. Please accept our deepest sympathy and be assured you are in our thoughts and prayers. Vince and Dolly Land
August 3, 2014
Kathy, Mario and family, Accept my sympathy on the passing of Andy. He was such a great guy. You have tons of memories to help you through your loss. Lori (Sharon) Steinhart
Georgette C
August 3, 2014
Mrs. DeStefano and family, please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Mr. D. I will always remember him as a great family man and a well respected pillar of the community. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
2004 Firemens's Convention, on the Navy Club float, "Andy in command"
Joe Neary Jr.
August 3, 2014
With our families' and our fathers' so intertwined, Andy was like another uncle to me. His hard work ethic, service to his community, and devotion to family influenced so many, myself included. So many are such better people for having known him. To the entire DeStefano family, from the whole Neary family, our sincere condolences. And to Andy, thanks for being part of our lives.
August 3, 2014
Although it has been many years since I last saw Nano, I thought about him often. His warm and insanely tight hugs were amazing. I am sorry to hear of his passing and my love goes out to the DeStefano family.
-Loni (DeStefano) Butlin, 29
F1C Andy DeStefano USN
Joe Devine
August 3, 2014
Dear Mrs D & family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Andy. He was part of the "greatest generation" and a hometown hero.
All of us who knew him felt like we were part of the family. Please know that many share your grief with Andy's passing. God Bless him and the DeStefano family.
Sincerely,
mike l
August 3, 2014
I am truly sorry to hear of your lost, andy was and is great dad husband grandfather and friend, it was a honor to know him as well as work with him, the whole family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
margaret pauly
August 3, 2014
Dear family,
So sorry for your loss.
Your father was a great person of generousity to his family and community.
Margaret c pauly
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