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Andrea Bacigalupa

Santa Fe, New Mexico

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ANDREA (DREW) BACIGALUPA Longtime Santa Fe artist/writer Andrea (Drew) Bacigalupa died March 22, 2015, age 91. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, May 26, 1923. He is perhaps best-known in Santa Fe for his prize-winning bronze St Francis and the Prairie Dog which fronts City Hall, and for his weekly...

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Am very late w/ condolances. We met Andrea at the NM Arts & Crafts Fair, many years ago, in Albuq. We have 3 pieces by him; all very different. Tried to visit in 2011; didn't know Andrea was gone. Am choosing which child gets Andrea's artwork. Best wishes to the family. Barbara Caton (who moved from Farmington, NM to NC in 2012.)

My condolences to the Bacigalupa family of New Mexico. I am a Baltimore cousin , who knew his deceased sister Marie well. His mother Irene was exceptionally proud of him. Even though I never met Andrea, I had become aware of some of his work on our shared ancestry. I grew up in Baltimore's Little Italy and was close to his Azzaro cousins , ( aunt Crescentia Bacigalupa Azzaro and cousins Carmella and Anthony ). Interestingly , Crescentia's mother was Louise Cuneo Bacigalupa. His mother,...

Dear family of Andrea Bacigalupa.

We are so sorry to hear that Andrea has passed on. We were so privileged to meet him in Sorrento Italy 2000, and never forgot him. Please accept our sympathy.

Love and best wishes from Peter and Tina Bell. Ps. he made our first visit to Italy so very special. xx

My sky is gray today because I just learned of Andrea's passing. It has been almost 25 years since my sister and I happened into the Studio of Gian Andrea while visiting Santa Fe from El Paso. Not only were we taken with Andrea's artwork and books, we were immediately taken with Andrea: His demeanor, his sincere smile, his stories, the turn of a phrase, the twinkle in his eye. In the ensuing years we kept in touch by cards, phone calls, e-mail, and visits when I could make it back to...

Gian, Ruan, Camille, & Family,
I'm extremely sorry to hear of your recent loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Gian,
My condolences to you and your family
Michael Vialpando
Phoenix

Gian and family. I am sorry about your dad. My prayers are with you.
Liz Sena

Gian, my condolences to you and your family.

Mrs. Bacigalupa, Chiara, and family, Mr. Bacigalupa was a very kind man. He had a very special style in his art that set himself apart from others. I've always admired his work. Every time I saw him he had a ready smile, was soft spoken and very kind. I enjoyed the short conversations we shared.
Know all the "firsts" are the most emotionally challenging, birthdays, holidays, etc... My prayers are with your family.
When ever you find yourself missing your father, put your hand on your...