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Anthony Thomas "Tony" Andrea Sr.

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ANDREA Anthony "Tony" Thomas Andrea Sr., age 52 of Bridgeport, owner and operator of Andrea & Son Dry Wall for 30 years, died suddenly on Sunday, November 15, 2009. Born in Bridgeport, Tony had served in the CT National Guard and was recently working part time as a limousine driver. He was predeceased by his father, Benedetto J. Andrea Sr. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Helen Brechlin Andrea and Richard N. Andrea of Ansonia, three brothers, Thomas J. Andrea and his wife Francine of New Jersey, Richard J. Andrea of Bridgeport and Benedetto J. Andrea Jr. and his wife, Lisa of Ansonia; his son, Anthony Thomas Andrea of Bridgeport; girlfriend, Lori Baker and her daughter, Bridjette Baker and special "grandson," Jordan, all of Bridgeport; two half brothers, Joseph and Robert Andrea; a nephew and four nieces, Jason, Samantha, Danielle, Joy and Carina Andrea; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Memorial Mass celebrating his life will take place on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, 497 Second Hill Lane, Stratford. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family and there will be no calling hours. Arrangements entrusted to the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. Memorial contributions in Tony's memory can be made through the funeral home. To light a virtual candle, visit us at www.abriola.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Nov. 18, 2009.

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November 23, 2009

To the Andrea Family: Our deepest sympathy to you all. We were very sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. The Arszyla family

Carol Daniels

November 20, 2009

Mrs. Andrea, I am so sorry to hear about Tony, You are all in my, prayers!
Ask Benny, to E-Mail me? My best to all, Carol

Bruce Nuckols

November 19, 2009

Dying can be a passage of healing

A mercy...a span of respite

Given both time and the knowledge

To choose how we'll close out our lives

Others are taken too quickly

Without a chance for "goodbyes"

Not blessed with the choices or moments

That a journey of dying provides

For though it may be fraught with suffering

And deep sorrow we'd wish to deny

Often...it's there in the dying

That we find the fullness of life

When we give up our hopes for the body

And embrace the "now" and the future still to come

Treasuring each day and each moment

Before our eternal spirit continues on

And as we travel this journey

We understand the paradox within it

For often...it is in the dying

That we finally heal the spirit

We look with gratitude upon all we've had

We see the world with a fresh pair of eyes

And we regret not taking more moments

To enjoy all the seasons of life

Daily worries that used to fill our minds

Become so small, that we cannot help but laugh

Seeing them in all their inconsequence

As we pause for a moment, looking back

Family and friends mean nearly everything..."

With deepest sympathy, Bruce Nuckols "At Purity"

November 19, 2009

Dying can be a passage of healing

A mercy...a span of respite

Given both time and the knowledge

To choose how we'll close out our lives

Others are taken too quickly

Without a chance for "goodbyes"

Not blessed with the choices or moments

That a journey of dying provides

For though it may be fraught with suffering

And deep sorrow we'd wish to deny

Often...it's there in the dying

That we find the fullness of life

When we give up our hopes for the body

And embrace the "now" and the future still to come

Treasuring each day and each moment

Before our eternal spirit continues on

And as we travel this journey

We understand the paradox within it

For often...it is in the dying

That we finally heal the spirit

We look with gratitude upon all we've had

We see the world with a fresh pair of eyes

And we regret not taking more moments

To enjoy all the seasons of life

Daily worries that used to fill our minds

Become so small, that we cannot help but laugh

Seeing them in all their inconsequence

As we pause for a moment, looking back

Family and friends mean nearly everything..."

With deepest sympathy, Bruce Nuckols "At Purity"

Lisa O'Neill

November 18, 2009

Aunt Helen and Uncle Rich and family,

We are so sorry to hear about Tony's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

With deepest sympathy,
Chris & Lisa

Mary Razzino

November 18, 2009

Dear Helen, Rich & Family,

God must have had other plans because he took Tony much too soon. I'm sure my mother will be happy to see him and take good care of him.

God Bless Tony and his Family.

With much Love and Sadness, Mary Razzino

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