Chicago, Illinois
Andrew Joel Gelman, 58, died tragically in an accident on Sep. 8, Key West, FL. He was born in Chicago, the son of Meyer and Kaye Gelman. He is survived by his wife, Francine of 37 years; daughters, Dove (Michael ) Gelman-Ryan, Chelsea (Alexander) Manos; brothers Ira (Candace), Alan (Elise)...
Read MoreFrannie,
There are no words to express the sadness we all feel over Andy's passing. He was an honorable man who you could always count on to be there to lend a helping hand or just cheer you up. I am glad that he had a chance to enjoy Florida and is so well remembered.
Hal Conick
January 31, 2010 | Wheaton, IL
Dear Frannie,
You don't know me. I was a classmate of Andy's at Sullivan. If there could be words enough to express my sadness I'd use them, but there isn't. All I can and will say is: He left a legacy and he is remembered with the highest of esteem.
With love,
Marc Miller
Marc MILLER
December 09, 2009 | Canoga Park, CA
Dear Frannie~ The news of Andy's death came as a shock to us all; his kindness and endearing personality will live on through all who knew him. The world is surely a colder place with the loss of Andy. So many share your grief at his loss.(Sullivan alum)
Karen Rohrbach
November 19, 2009 | Deerfield, IL
Andy was one of the finest people I have ever had the pleasure to know.
Love,
Eric Bloom
Eric Bloom
November 17, 2009 | Sherman Oaks, CA
Having known Ange for > 50 years, you already know how much he meant to me, my family and our many mutual friends. Our classmates celebrated his life at our 40th reunion, only a few days ago. Frannie - I look forward to celebrating his life with you and your family in early 2010. With love, sadness and affection,
Mike Levin
November 17, 2009 | Clackamas, OR
Dear Frannie,
Words cannot express the void that has been created with the passign of Andy. I wish you could have been at our reunion meetings, it would have done your heart a much needed boost to hear how much Andy will be missed and how he touched so many lives.
We are all made greater for having known him, we are much less for his passing.
Robb Packer
Robb Packer
November 17, 2009 | Buffalo Grove, IL
Fran,
My sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. I remember your family very well when we lived on Deerfield Place. It was a joy to have you and Andy as neighbors. I remember Andy having a wonderful sense of humor and very good natured!!! Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your extended family. Jeff and Carol Lazar
November 16, 2009
Fran,
I am so sorry to hear about Andy's passing.
The two of you were great friends and clients.
My condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely
Don Nelson
November 15, 2009
To the Gelman family: I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am over the loss of Andy with his horrible accident. I knew Andy for several years. We went though the initiation together of the Chicago Roosters. He sold to our company when he was with Goldman. Boy did he have a great sense of humor. He was well liked by so many. Again I am so sorry for your loss.
Rodger Kadet
November 15, 2009
