Andrew-Rath-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg

Andrew Henry Rath

Jun 29, 2008 - Oct 23, 2025

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Sending prayers and love to you Jen, Corey and Owen.

Andrew was a bright light! I so enjoyed all the encounters I had with home at CCE. He was joyful and affable, and you couldn’t help but smile around him. I heartbroken for you and all who knew and loved him. It’s unthinkable. Sending you love, hugs and prayers.

Andrew had such a kind, caring heart, and I loved his creative spirit. Praying for all of you.

Thinking of the Rath family during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

Our buddy- forever in our hearts as the absolute sweetest kid. ❤

Our favorite story together when you were a little boy, "Love you Forever".

I'll love you forever
I'll like you for always
As long as I'm living, my grandson you will be!

We used to snuggle in your bed and share this book together, changing it a little bit for a grandson and a grandmother.

Those words still ring true. I love you, I like you and you will always be my grandson.

Love forever, Grandma Rath

Prayers for all of you

Andrew and Santa among Friends

This boy, this beautiful boy Andrew, will always have a lasting, loving impact on the Petit family. He made Christmas real; he made Santa Claus real. We will forever love and miss Andrew, for he was such a beautiful, funny, smart, passionate light in the world. He made our lives better and brighter. May his extraordinary spirit find peace.

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Andrew's Obituary

Andrew Rath, age 17, of Brambleton, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025.Born in Leesburg, VA, Andrew spent his early years in Aldie before moving to Brambleton, where he grew up in his forever family home.Andrew was truly a special soul—sweet, kindhearted, funny, caring, and...

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