Photo courtesy of Neary Quinn Funeral Home
Wall, New Jersey
Mar 28, 1917 – Jun 1, 2015 (Age 98)
Andrew Francis Scrivani, 98, of Wall, NJ, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015 at the Veterans Hospital in Lyons, NJ. Andy was a former boxing Olympian, highly decorated WWII hero and a professional boxer. He was born in Chicago and grew up on the West Side where he joined a boxing group at the...
Read MoreI was researching the 1950 Chicago 27th Ward Census and came across Andrew's name and his family. Since I saw that his occupation was a Boxing Instructor, I immediately did the research and came across his. I am elated to have found his life story. Great man and story.
George L. Velasquez
August 29, 2024 | Other
Back when trainers were ripping every boxer off, for $25-$50, a week, until each poor fellow, didn't have money anymore, and leaving the boxer behind, like he'd lost, Andy would coach you some advice, or even take a picture, with you. You'd be thinking, you weren't worthy, and you couldn't afford gym dues, but you'd wish he was your trainer, and pop back, up in the gym, and circle the walls, right quick, to see, if he was there. He had already told us the best advice. We were a champ. What...
Vernon Wayne Tillmon Jr.
May 19, 2024 | Other
I just saw this, I'm sorry for your loss. I knew your dad in Las Vegas in the 1990s. I was not a boxer, but he kept me enthralled with his stories and his philosophy on life and boxing. He made an indelible imprint on my life, and to this day I'm surprised how often I think of him. Thank you for sharing him with the world and with me.
Tom Peterson
February 04, 2016 | Kent (but Formerly Of Las Ve, WA
Bob so sorry on the loss of your dad. He will be missed. Cousin Rick
September 14, 2015
Bob, It was good seeing yesterday at the library. I was sorry to hear about your father. Having read his obituary, I can see that he really was an accomplished individual. I hope to see you soon. Bob
July 29, 2015
After reading this obituary it would have been my honor to have known Mr. Scrivani. I wish I could have been there during his rise in the boxing world. He deffently left his mark on many a person, whether boxing, fighting for our country, or teaching boxing. My condolences to his family.
David Bishop
June 10, 2015 | Lakewood, NJ
Uncle Andy you will be missed by all. Bobby my heart goes out to you in the loss of your DAD. God bless you for all you did to take care of your DAD.
Love your Niece and cousin Mary
Mary Giroux
June 07, 2015 | Prescott, AZ
Mr. Scrivani, what a life! God Bless Ya! May you Rest In Peace and thank you for your Service.
Nancy Ciccone-Center
June 06, 2015 | Elmwood Park, IL
Bob:
Sorry to hear about your dad. You often mentioned his boxing career but I wasn't aware how extensive it was. I haven't seen you around recently and didn't realize that your father had moved in with you.
Wishing you all the best from our family.
Peter Skokos
June 06, 2015 | Wall Township, NJ
