Andrew "Andy" DiOrio

Andy, Linda and I will miss you. It's been too long since we were together, and now it's not to be. We will hold you dear to our hearts forever.

I woke the other night with a voice in my head telling me to search the web to see if there was info on the St. Rocco's Drum Corp. alumni. My era mid 50's through early 60's in the Corp. I immediately found Harold Davis's site. And, can't thank him enough for the marvelous work he has done with it. I searched over the years trying to re-connect to fond memories of my childhood. About 10yrs ago. I stopped by the Youth Center and saw that many of the trophies we had won where still in display,...

Came back here to THANK YOU Andy. Recently, 2 fellow St. Rocco's members opened up my drum corps memory bank and I was led to this website. I was 13 when I came to St. Rocco's. In my recollection, St. Rocco's was your house-your home. I remember a lot more feelings than details. How you labored over us like a mother hen over her chickens. When problems came up and there seemed to be big ones at times, the gym would grow quiet as we were informed of the latest obstacles. And not long...

Thanks for all you did for me. I learned about teamwork, about becoming part of, and being accepted by another "family". About kindness and friendship. But most of all you taught me a lot about life and FORGIVENESS. Much of who I am today can be attributed to all of these things and more which I learned from you. May you find peace in your new home above.

Uncle Andy's Legacy lives on in kids like Eddy Alvarez... Be of you...

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