Andrew Conn

Andrew Conn was murdered on, 7 December 2013. His body was discovered in Andy's home, which he had built with the help of family and friends in summer 2013. He is survived by countless friends, numerous mentors, and an incalculable number of people he has helped (more than once literally giving someone he didn't know the shirt off his back), as well as two grandmothers, ten cousins, three aunts, two uncles, his brother Matthew and mother Nancy.

Andy was born on Christmas Eve 1980. His life-long friend Lori was born in a neighboring room, preceding him by mere minutes. As was the case Andy's whole life, his father was not there that night. His mother raised her two sons, sometimes working two jobs - always making sure needs were met. As all who knew Andy are aware, he learned his work ethic from his mother, grandparents, and uncle Steve, who was also his wingman.

He had charm and charisma to last centuries. He was a natural salesman. He remembered not only everyone's name, he remembered their partners, parents, and children. He also knew everyone's nickname - often because he coined it. As anyone who encountered him knew, Andy told the best stories and always was the funniest person in the room. He understood the power of laughter to heal. If SBS hadn't taken a chance on a scrappy kid in the summer of 1999, then he would have become a legendary comedian. And he was.

He touched many lives. He traveled the world. Andy was a son and brother to many - Carolyn, Denny, and Justin Ryan among them - in fact so many names that it would violate the ADN word count to share them all.

If you knew Andy, whether for 2-3 minutes or 32 years, please join us in remembering him.

All are welcome to come celebrate and share, toast and roast, Memories of Andy, which will take place Saturday, 14 December 2013 at Eagle River Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be sent to the Arc of Anchorage or Planned Parenthood in his name.