Andrew Merskin

I didn't get to meet Andrew in person, but I wanted to share a funny story of how we met. It turns out we are cousins -- I am his 1st cousin, once removed, son of Richard Merskin. My mother was looking for my profile on Facebook when she found another person named "Andrew Merskin", and told me that it clearly wasn't me. So I went and looked and confirmed that: yes, she was in fact right! Not two weeks later, Andrew reached out to me in a private message and remarked that we had the...

My Dear Friend Andrew. You will be greatly missed and loved by all who knew you. So many beautiful memories. We knew each other since the early 1980s in the Detroit area, Michigan State and Birmingham. Andrew always put people in a good mood. His wit, intelligence and kindness were boundless. When I visited in Palm Springs, Andrew and Sven treated me like family and I am so grateful to have been a part of their lives, even though the miles separated us. God Bless Always, Dennis James

Sven, so sorry to hear about your loss. I did not have the pleasure of knowing Andrew but I do know that while he was with you he was having the time of his life. Love from the entire Moore family. Connie

Oh Andrew – I remember you chuckling with glee when the best practical joke ever was revealed. And as I was swearing at you then and for months afterward - when you were still laughing. You will be missed as much as you were adored.

Oh Poodle - Noodle will be remembered with such love in my heart. He was so smart with a super sharp tongue that I just loved almost as much as you. He will be missed but not forgotten at all and the great thing is that each time I think of Andrew I have the biggest grin on my face. Sending you love and a Cheshire cat grin myself Sven. XOXO PJ

Sharing a nice moment from our Ludington, MI summer family gatherings. Caption?

I don't know where to start - like all of you who were lucky enough to know Andrew. He lit up every room he was in with his infectious smile and silly jokes and antics. I was honored to work with Caballeros - the Gay Mens' Chorus of Palm Springs when Andrew was a member and then a board member. He and my husband and Michael N. ALWAYS sat in the back row of the Baritone section where they thought they could get away with the most mayhem. How many times Andrew would leave StreetBar after...

Sven, I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your beloved Andrew.