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Andrea Volpe Obituary
She was born in Hartford, Oct. 2, 1955, and is the daughter of the Jeannine (Aubin) Steucek of Wethersfield and the late Albert Charles Steucek.
Andrea earned her bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and MBA from the University of Connecticut and was formerly a high school science teacher. Andrea's passion was the outdoors, hiking, camping, skiing, biking, swimming, golfing and tennis. She embraced being a "soccer mom", never missing the opportunity to cheer on Ross and A.J. She was especially happy getting her hands dirty in her flower garden and watching sunsets on the beach. After her retirement, tennis and golf with the "ladies" established some warm and loving friendships. Andrea was an avid cyclist, once biking cross country with a group of friends and recently completed a bicycle tour of Tuscany, Italy, with her husband, Ray. Andrea also loved horses and volunteered at High Hopes Therapeutic Horseback Riding in Old Lyme. She was a member of First Church of Christ, Wethersfield, where she volunteered and was a member of the handbell choir. Andrea lived life on her own terms.
Besides her husband and mother, Andrea will be dearly missed by two sons, Ross H. Volpe, a master's student at the University of Colorado, and Lt. Albert "A.J." Volpe, serving in the U.S. Army; a brother, Thomas Steucek and wife, Erika, of Portsmouth, N.H.; nieces, Elizabeth and Cara; and her sister-in-law, Beth Steucek of Rye, N.H. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Betty Volpe and Daniel and Michelle Volpe of New York; niece, Suzanne and her husband, Zac; nephews, Dan and his wife, Amanda, and John Volpe.
Besides her father, Andrea was predeceased by a brother, Peter Steucek and a sister, Wendy Forte.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at First Church of Christ, 250 Main St., Wethersfield. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Andrea's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Center, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, 36 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371.
Funeral arrangements are by the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, Wethersfield.
To share a memory of Andrea with the family, please visit www.desopo.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrea Volpe
Ruth Matthews
March 5, 2016
Andrea and I had a lot of fun times in the late 80's skiing in Aspen, up in Vermont with her brother Tom some weekends, golfing with the Emhart Corp ladies golf league. We stayed in touch through when she moved to NY, got married and had her first son. Then life got busier for both of us as it does, and we lost touch with each other. After awhile, I lost my old address book. I tried a couple of times to locate her online and was not successful. Facebook was not available and the internet search engines weren't what they are today. Then recently I started to digitize my old photo albums with my iphone and it made me think more of Andrea. This week I searched again online and was devastated to see Andrea's obituary. Don't ever hesitate to reach out to loved ones and those you have lost touch with. Rest in peace Andrea. It comforts me to see you had a full and active life with 2 great sons and husband living on the beautiful coast of Niantic.
Cindy Mendiola
October 17, 2015
My dear sister in Christ may you have the strength to accept God's and know that your beautiful mother is with Jesus now. May you and your family be fiat and know that God now has a beautiful angel with him. Many blessings, Your SIC Cindy Mendiola
Marguerite Hammond
October 16, 2015
I met Andrea through summer golf. I feel fortunate to have known her, a very special person. She was an inspiration and will be missed. My condolences to her family.
Janet Steucek
October 16, 2015
I graduated with Andrea in 1973. Little did I know that 6 years from then, I would marry her cousin, Jon and become part of the Steucek clan. I was so shocked and saddened to hear of her death. May you rest in peace, Andrea.
Tony Batory
October 15, 2015
There's a song by the choral group RENT called SEASONS OF LOVE that asks how do you measure a year in the life of a woman or a man? An engineer or actuary may give a technical answer like a year is 525,600 minutes. But Andrea's last year can measured in love. She spent it with the family and friends that she loved. She spent it traveling and biking and golfing doing the things she loved. Maybe that last year was more intense than some people spend 10 years and that's what really matters.
October 15, 2015
Ray and sons, You were so fortunate to have Andrea as wife and mother. Her loving care,exuberant personality,and gracious lady endeared herself to everyone she came in contact with. I especially enjoyed our chats over dinner at any of the restaurants we went to. I will greatly miss her wonderful smile and and our time together. .. God Bless you all. Rita Ravosa
Vernon & Kay Belanger
October 15, 2015
Andrea, we will miss you. You were so excited about living at "the beach."
Vernon & Kay Belanger
& "Rosie" (our dog)
GNA Neighbors
Randy Davis
October 15, 2015
Ray and family, I was saddened to hear of your loss, thinking of you today as I remember working with you Ray, a few years back now. May you find peace with your memories.
Randy Davis
October 15, 2015
I met Andrea at GNBA Zoning Commission meetings to which I am recording secretary and am very sorry to hear she passed away. She certainly was a very bright and active woman.
Fran Ghersi
Ginger Bates
October 14, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I played Golf with Andrea on Wednesdays. She was always upbeat. She will be missed
October 14, 2015
We hope your cherished memories will help you through this time of sadness and loss.
Roland and Connie
Neighbors
October 14, 2015
Jeannine:
May the comfort in knowing Andrea is in a better place help you hold on to the cherished memories that you hold dear to your heart.
Neighbors,
Connie and Roland
Divina Sarges
October 14, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family. Andrea, so sad to hear you are gone. I will surely miss your company at the golf course. Rest in peace my friend.
D'Esopo Funeral Home
October 14, 2015
Our deepest condolences on your loss. The D’Esopo Family.
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