East Haven, Connecticut
Dec 11, 1940 – Aug 9, 2012 (Age 71)
DIOTAIUTO, ANDREW A. "ANDY DIO" It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Andrew A. "Andy Dio" Diotaiuto of 65 Messina Dr., East Haven. Andy ascended into the journey of everlasting life on August 9, 2012 at Grimes Nursing Center after a difficult but courageous battle with cancer. Andy...
Read MoreI was unaware until today, 20 April 2022 that Andy had passed. He lived in same building that I did, on East Ferry St. and his melodic trumpet playing got me interested in playing. He played "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" as good as good as Prez Prado's group did. Saw him a few times in New Haven over the years. A great guy.
Ed Mucha
April 20, 2022 | Friend
Andy and Peace of Mind used to play @ the Holiday Inn in Wilkes Barre when I was a kid and they all came over to dinner many times. Always loved those guys and have many fond memories.RIP Andy, say Hi to Bobby for me.
Sonya
June 07, 2013 | DE
Good Friend .. "Great Ententainer" be well old friend, see you on our next gig, God Bless .. Ralph "Pumpkin" Rubino ..
November 30, 2012
I am very sad I did not get a chance to speak ot Andy for the last several months I had no idea of his illness--I had the great pleasure of meeting & talking to him over the years I performed at LA Luna Rest in Branford--he'd always bug me to have a smoke with him when I was on break--he told me of his life story in music --how he came to arrive at his triumphs & the many ups & downs he has in his very interesting life--he always told me "if I had to do it again--I'd change nothing" regarding...
Leo Boogie
August 27, 2012 | Meriden, CT
Remembering Andy and the band he let me play in in 1969-70 when it was "The Andy Dio Revue." He was thoughtful and considerate in all ways. Rest easy, Andy. We'll party again when I see you in a few years.
Ken Davies
August 19, 2012 | Gautier, MS
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Grace Proto
August 13, 2012 | New Haven, CT
Hey Cousin,
(from Joey Turek) ( Proto's from Wooster St.)
It was really Great playing with you in the band, on the road 1974-1975 "Peace of Mind" One of our songs we played together, you on trumpet, me on Trombone was " I'm Comin Home" Now you are "Home" Rest In Peace..
Joe & Caprice Turek
Joe Turek
August 12, 2012 | Ft. Myers, FL
Thanks to Andy,nobody will ever mess with my tootaroot
Tom (Mario) Johnson
August 12, 2012 | Wallingford, CT
Andy was a marvelous musical talent and a good friend for many years. I still remember the night be shared a billing with Bobby Rydell at Pleasure Beach in Bridgeport, and Andy received a louder ovation than the better-known Rydell. Andy, rest in peace.
Don Harrison
August 11, 2012 | Fairfield, CT
