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Andrew "Andy" Thomas Shandor
SPRINGFIELD - Andrew "Andy" Thomas Shandor, 70 of Springfield, died at 6:47 pm, Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born December 8, 1941 in Springfield to Andrew David and Theresa Poulson Shandor. He married Christine Markopoulos on February 14, 2009 and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Danica (Brian) Wilson and Andrea (Don) Thorpe both of Bloomington; one son, Andy (Fiancé' Vanessa Chesi) Shandor of Phoenix, AZ and four grandsons, Reed, Cole, Ripley and Vallen.
His parents and one grandson, Vander preceded him in death.
Andy was a U. S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Post 32 and was a Legion Rider. He was a past member of the Eagles Club. His hobbies included art and watching his grandchildren's sports and activities. He worked for the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations in the Legislative Affairs office and retired from Verizon/GTE as a Central office Engineer.
Visitation: 10 am – 12 pm, Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 12 pm, Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home with Reverend Stephen Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery where Sangamon County Interveterans Burial Detail will conduct Military Honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Shandor
Nick Markopoulos
January 19, 2012
I will miss you Mr Andy you were a good friend to my self and my mom. YOU WERE a best friend to my sister Chris. Thankyou for all the memories Nick Markopoulos
Andrea
January 17, 2012
So sorry to hear of your lost!! You and your family are in my thoughts!!! I always enjoyed talking to you and Andy.
January 13, 2012
I thought of you often. Mike Randall (Prattville,AL)
Annette Hudeson
January 12, 2012
To the family of Andy Shandor, Andy will be missed very much and i have enjoyed working wilth Andy at Illinois Department of Professional Reegulations. I will Miss his smiley face every day i see him. RIP Andy we love you.
Kelly Sweeton
January 12, 2012
Chris, my heart goes out to you and Andy's family. Those of us at Franny's will miss his smile and onrey ways.
Cheryl Connell
January 11, 2012
My prayers are with your family Andy. I always liked working with you and your great sense of humor. I know you will be greatly missed at IDFPR.
Eve Blackwell-Lewis
January 11, 2012
Warm, friendly, smart, humorous and so much more . . . Andy is missed by many. Please allow the grace of God and the wonderful memories of Andy comfort you.
January 11, 2012
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL INTHIS TIME OF SORROW. ANDY IS NOT HURTING ANYMORE AND HAS GONE AHEAD TO MAKE A PLACE FOR YOU WHEN YOU GET CALLED HOME GOOD BLESS STEPHEN REICHERT
Linda Crites
January 11, 2012
We would like to convey our sympathies for the loss of a fellow comrade.
Have your loved ones military services memorialized by submitting an Illinois Patriot Information Form.
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God Bless,
Linda Crites
Chaplain - VFW 10302
Sharon bailey
January 10, 2012
Goodbye to my childhood friend.
Sharon (Randall) Bailey
Marianne Gorda
January 10, 2012
RIP, cousin Andy! Too bad we never got to know you, but I did catch up with you a few years ago by phone. To your family: Andy's mom and my dad were sister and brother. Please know you have my sympathy and are in my prayers at this most difficult time. My sister tells me Andy strongly resembles our dad, Martin Poulson, who was a state then city policeman in Springfield, and who passed away in 1945. God bless you all!
Suzann Rhodes
January 10, 2012
What a great guy!!! He will be missed by many. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Jane Rickman
January 10, 2012
I had the pleasure of working with Andy at IDFPR, he always had a kind word and lots of laughs. I offer my condolences to your family.
Kittie West
January 10, 2012
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I worked with Andy at IDFPR for many years; and enjoyed a great working relationship with him. He had a beautiful smile, a great sense of humor, and the ability to connect with people that few have.
January 10, 2012
May God please you and your family. I will always remember your humor and the 'hard' time you would always give me when you needed help with your computer. I will truly miss you.
Diane McAllister (Springfield, IL)
Michael Shehan
January 10, 2012
Godspeed Andy, Ride Home.
It was an honor working with you Andy.
I offer my most sincere condolences to Andy's family in this difficult time.
Michael Shehan
Rose Connolly
January 10, 2012
Lord, we ask your blessing today as we gather to pay our respects to another American serviceman. Give strength to his family in their time of grief.
I just saw Andy gracing our hallway the day before he was admitted to the hospital so you can imagine the shock I felt to learn he was near death last I saw him. I had the honor of sewing his American Legion Riders vest which I know gave him great pride.
Your Sister in Christ and fellow Legion Rider
~+~
Rose
Robert Boehmke
January 10, 2012
Andy, I'll always cherish knowing and working with you. May God Bless and shine down on your family during this time of sorrow. RIP, my friend.
Connie Wood
January 10, 2012
He is gone but he will never be forgotten. I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Andy at IDFPR and enjoyed every minute of it.
Cathy Teer
January 10, 2012
To Andy's Family:
Andy was a Very Quiet, Very Funny Man. I Enjoyed Working with him at DPR. So Sorry for you Loss.
Donna walker
January 10, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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