Andrew-Priede-Obituary

Andrew R. Priede

Obituary

PRIEDE, Andrew R., 44, of Tampa, passed away August 22, 2007. A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Andrew was a graduate of Jesuit High School, class of 1981. He was the owner of Chic Tanning Center and he served as a baseball pitching coach for Alonso High School. He often volunteered...

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Still alive in our memories missing you Chic .... never forgotten

Chic, Several years have passed & not a day goes by that your wise words are remembered & paraphrased when a challenging situation is presented. We love you & miss you till this day. You were everyones best friend ... missing my workout partner never had one since!

13 years have passed but never forgotten; Joe and I were talking about you last week. RIP my brother

Been 12 years but you are not forgotten. Joe and I were talking about you the other day as they are making a documentary about Milton and the Rays are honoring him - there are 200 plus people coming with close to 100 Boddy Shoppe members - leaving a seat for you and know you are watching over it all. We miss your physical presence but you are not forgotten!

Nancy, Julia, Kasey, and Andy, Jr.,
We were always so inspired by Andy's srength and faith. May all of you find the courage to face life as he did. No matter what came Andy's way he always faced it with hope. He lived his life as if he were going to live to be 100, perhaps we should all live like that, never give up. I will forever love my little cousin. Memories of his courage, smile, and kindness will be a comfort till I meet up with him again.
Andy, give my Dad a huge hug for...

Nancy,
Bill and Martha Minahan here - we used to live 2 doors down from you parents and we taught Andy at Jesuit. We were very sorry to learn of his death. We know how hard he fought through all his physical battles - and always with a positive outlook ! Please be sure of our love and prayers at this very difficult time. We remember your 2 beautiful girls - and are thrilled to learn that there is a "little Andy." Please give our best to your parents.

Warmly,
Bill and Martha...

I was SADDEN to hear of the great loss of ANDY. I don't know that if you know me or heard my name, but Andy and I grew up together we lived a block apart. we played litte league together and big league baseball. We hung out alot in our early years up through H/S .ANDY aka The Chick! His well given nick name, GOT TO LOVE IT!ANDY was a FUN, CARING and a true friend a Buddy. I wish we would of had stayed close, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. ANDY say hello to your Dad for me .Your Catcher and...

Andy was a very special man with a very generous heart. He faced his medical challenges with strength and grace. I always admired his silent demeanor regarding his many ailments; one would never guess the battle that he was fighting constantly. His dedication to his family and friends was evident in the way he lived his life. I have been a customer of Andy's for several years, but I always considered him more of a friend. I will always keep Andy, Nancy, and their children in my prayers...

I was lucky enough to share many laughs with Andy throughout the years,whether it was hanging out with the Valenti brothers,playing baseball with the "Lookouts",or talking junk at the Boddy Shoppe Gym.
Andy was an incredibly positive individual,an inspiration to many of us and will be greatly missed. May God bless you and your family.