Andrew "Andy"-Viale-Obituary

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Andrew "Andy" John Viale

Gilroy, California

Jun 23, 1944 – Sep 5, 2022 (Age 78)

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BORN
June 23, 1944
DIED
September 5, 2022
AGE
78
LOCATION
Gilroy, California

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The world was made a better place when Andrew John Viale was born June 23, 1944.  In his 78 years, he has brought joy, light, inspiration and kindness to all those he has come in contact with.  Andy was born in San Francisco to Eleanor and Bartholomew (Batto) Viale.  He is predeceased by his...

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Our deepest condolences to Drew and his family , so sorry for the loss of your father

To my beloved uncle Andy. You have been there since the day I was born. The bond that we built together Will never leave us! After my dad's passing you became my best friend and I feel so fortunate to have spent so many holidays, and special moments with you at each other's houses. Thank you for always being there for me, for all the letters and notes you mailed me and for calling me on a regular basis and just being there for me. You have been my light and I will never forget our bond! Thank...

My condolences to your family for the loss of a great guy. I also only knew Andy through our many years of promos and events at G&G. He was always kind, respectful & so upbeat. Love reading the musings of those herein about who he was as a husband, father, grandpa, uncle and friend to so many. Inside joke; At the store events he would often promise to "try" to save me some (prime rib) bones.....but my boss, Lee, always took precedence! Thanks anyway for trying, Andy. Rest In Peace.

I was Andy's phlebotomist in Gilroy...what a sweet and charming man Andy was! Truly saddened by his passing...He gave me a bottle of Andy's Rub and several types of candies (NICE) candies every time he visited me. My deepest condolences to Andy's wife and adult children. Andy made the world a little nicer...God Bless!

A memorable summer (9 years ago): Andy's Rub signed by Andy! A rock star!

Only Andy
Can put everyone he meets at ease. He has perfected the art of giving people a bad time in a fun-loving way; you truly feel a sense of happiness and expectation when you see him, knowing that he’s gonna make you laugh or smile, either because of a goofy joke - or making light of something you’ve done, said or how you look with good-natured ribbing. You can count on getting a smile from Andy, and more than that, a laugh – oftentimes you end up laughing at yourself and having a...

Andy was a shining light to our family, countless friends and the everyday folks he came in contact with. Always inspirational, kind, loving and warm-hearted.

I've looked up to him ever since I was a very young, shy boy. I loved his gentle demeanor, his ability to make people laugh and how he made everyone feel comfortable and welcome.

At that young age I made it a point to model my sense of humor after Andy's, to be unafraid, have fun and simply enjoy the moment. It's a...

So many years working with Andy with my radio promotions with G and G Supermarket and Country Summer. One of my fondest memories was this great interaction with Lee Gong during one of our Cooking in Sonoma live radio shows at G and G. Andy and I treasured this moment. Andy was a radio super star in the making!!

I was lucky enough to get to know Andy during my radio show, cooking in Sonoma. The show lasted two years and I always look forward to having Andy on who has a regular and always quite a gentleman full of love and passion and honestly one of the nicest people I ever I´ve had the honor to get to meet. The world is a little lesser today for that. And truly great man he will be missed by all

Andy, you were the big brother that I never had. All the cooking, golf, dinner groups, backyard BBQ, Garlic Festivals and so much more that I shared and participated with you and Lynn, I will NEVER forget. You were such an inspiration not only to me, but to all. Your smile, laugh, quick wit and personality will be missed. My prayers to your family and may you rest in peace my buddy.