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Andrew Eilertsen Obituary
Fairport: Andy passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at the age of 33. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Colleen; his parents, John C. Eilertsen Sr. and Bernadette; his brothers, John C. Eilertsen Jr. (Rachel) of Victor, NY, James S. Eilertsen of Zurich, Switzerland; his sisters, Laura Bingaman (Kirk) of Walworth, NY, Lisa Shaw (Shawn) of East Rochester, NY; his nephew and nieces, Jack, Anna and Carly; father and mother-in-law, Peter and Lucinda Meagher; sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen (Joseph) DiBlasi; uncles, aunts and cousins and many loving family and friends.
Andrew graduated from Sutherland High School, Pittsford, NY; SUNY at Buffalo with a degree in Industrial Engineering; and Rochester Institute of Technology with a Masters degree in Business Administration. Andrew was employed at Wegman's Corporate Headquarters.
Family and friends may call from 4-7 pm on Monday, January 12 at Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport, NY. A Funeral Mass will be held 9:30 am Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport, NY. Interment, St. Michaels Cemetery, Penn Yan, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network, www.donorrecovery.org or U of R Gift and Donor Records, PO Box 270032, Rochester, NY 14627-0032.
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Baylor Blackman
January 16, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss
Love, Baylor
Mario Simoes
January 15, 2015
To James and family, my sincere condolences in this sad moment. Warm hugs to all.
Heather, Jeremy, & Colton Jackson
January 13, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lisa Laurro
January 13, 2015
Lisa, A temporary separation until you reunite in heaven. Our thots & prayers are with you. May God comfort you. Hugs, Lisa Laurro & Tina Bennett
Debby Morse
January 13, 2015
Colleen, Mike & I were very blessed to meet Andy. We enjoyed our times with the both of you. May God give you strength and courage.
January 12, 2015
Colleen,
I know that the strong love that you and Andy shared will be your strength. The power of love, heals all.
We love you!
Rita Prideaux
Watcharee
January 12, 2015
To James and the Eilertsen family,
I am sorry to hear that your brother passed away. My condolence to you and your family.
Tim Coon
January 12, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He seemed like a great guy and looks like you have thousands of amazing memories.
Brenda Baleno
January 12, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Colleen and her families on this sudden loss of such a young spirit! Though it will be difficult, embrace the memories and cherish them always!!
Sister Jane Kenrick
January 12, 2015
I was very sad to hear the news. My thought and prayers are with you across the miles.
Lindsey Nichols
January 12, 2015
Dear Colleen,
Much love and light to you and your families. Warm hugs from Montana and thinking of you with heartfelt condolences.
Jeremy
January 12, 2015
A great friend and wonderful person, Andy brought a positive energy everywhere he went. He will be remembered always.
January 12, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Sandy and Rodney. Grandparents of Hayden Leonard
Pat Swedrock
January 12, 2015
My very deepest sympathy to you and your families on this sudden loss of someone too young.
Andrea Habecker
January 12, 2015
Dear Colleen-
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Thinking of you...
Andrea Habecker
Nikki, John, Nevin, & Caelen Crane
January 12, 2015
Colleen, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May God give you strength through this painful time.
Leyre Sagarna
January 12, 2015
Dear James,
I am deeply sorry about the sudden loss of your brother.
All my sympathy and thoughts go to you and your family in this terribly difficult moment.
Scott,Sue,Katie, and Becca Skolnick
January 12, 2015
Colleen and family,
Our thoughts are always with you.
Ian, Jen,Conner and Kayleigh Achtziger
January 12, 2015
Colleen,
We are so sorry to hear about your husband. Our heart goes out to you and your family. Sending you love and prayers to get through this difficult time.
Ruben
January 12, 2015
My condolences to the family Eilertsen.
My thoughts are with you.
January 12, 2015
Colleen, My heart breaks for your loss. You, Andy and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Moldt
Gesine
January 12, 2015
James, I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Andrew. I know how difficult this must be for you and your family. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gesine
Jeff Lisa and Hayden Leonard
January 12, 2015
Colleen. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Jodi Walter
January 12, 2015
Andy was truly a wonderful person. I was fortunate enough to have worked with him. He was always smiling, laughing; he made work a better place. He will be missed. Deepest sympathy to Colleen and the entire Eilertsen family.
Chrissy Cosway
January 12, 2015
Colleen my sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. All your wonderful memories will keep him with you forever.
Romain Berthelot
January 12, 2015
As friend of James, I am thinking a lot to his family today. I am very sad to hear that his brother Andrew suddenly died. My thoughts are going to his family. With prayers.
January 12, 2015
Colleen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace with the memories of Andy. He will always be in your heart.
Pat Hecht
January 12, 2015
I am saddened at hearing of Andy's passing. Having just gone through this ( my husband passed in October) it is never easy but with the support of your family, friends and faith, you will slowly get past the enormity of the loss.
Mary Cay(Mayewski) Lamb
Krish
January 12, 2015
As a close friend of James, its shocking to hear his brother Andrew's sudden death. I pray God to give strength to the family to cope up with the loss of Andrew. May his soul rest in peace. with prayers, Krish and family
Betsy Henessy
January 12, 2015
My sincere sympathies to you, Colleen, and to your extended families. Thoughts and prayers for peace during this painful time.
Heidi Ward
January 12, 2015
Colleen I am so sorry for the sudden passing of Andy. May you find comfort in your memories of Andy. Prayers for you and your family through this difficult time.
January 11, 2015
Coleen,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I pray you can find some peace as you recall memories of his love and your marriage to your best friend.
Kris Murray
Anne and David Pesantes
January 11, 2015
Colleen and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your many wonderful memories together as husband and wife and the Lord bring you peace during this time. We love you!
Gruschow family
January 11, 2015
It was a privilege to be able to get to know Andy. I don't think I ever saw him without a smile on his face. He will be missed.
January 11, 2015
Dear Bernie,
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family as you mourn the sudden loss of your dear son Andrew. May he rest in Christ's eternal peace. Please know of my love and prayers for you.
Love,
Sr. Carolyn Rosica, RSM
January 11, 2015
Dear Colleen, Our hearts and prayers are with you and all of yours and Andy's families. Much love, Marcia and Larry Brown (Holly's folks)
January 11, 2015
Colleen and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Andy was an amazing person. Keep all of the happy memories of him close to your heart. May they help bring you peace.
~Becky Groff
January 11, 2015
I am a very close friend of John, Andrew's father. My heart and prayers go out to Colleen, Bernadette, John and the entire Eilertsen family on the unexpected and sudden loss of Andrew. Indeed, the Gates of Heaven will be wide open in celebration of Andrew's arrival and for the gifts he left behind. Fred Sarkis and Family
Marcia Mendola
January 11, 2015
Dear Bernie, John and Family,
We send our deepest sympathy in your tremendous loss. May the Heavenly Angels watch over you and give you all strength.
With love and prayers,
Nick and Marcia Mendola and Family
January 11, 2015
Colleen and family, thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy. Peace to all!
Ann Marie Evans
Alton & Joyce Shaw
January 11, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jenn Putnam
January 11, 2015
My heart goes out to Andy's family. He was an amazing, thoughtful and genuine man. He will be missed greatly.
Maryanne Sutton
January 11, 2015
I was fortunate to have worked with Andy at Wegmans. He was a wonderful person who always had a smile. He had a wonderful sense of humor and made the world a better place. My prayers go out to Colleen and the entire Eilertsen family.
Bill and DIane Sica
January 11, 2015
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. We were blessed to have known Andy and Colleen through our daughter and son-in-law. Our hearts go out to Colleen and both families. God bless all of you.
Holly Brown
January 11, 2015
Andy was an incredible man and loving husband to my dear friend Colleen. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Love and prayers to you all.
Tim and Kristy Short
January 11, 2015
Andy touched the lives of all who knew him. We will miss his kindness, his humor, and most of all his friendship. We are deeply saddened and send our thoughts and prayers to Colleen and to Andy's family.
Kris Bragg
January 11, 2015
Haiku for Andy.
Andy gone to soon.
Always happy and smiling.
Happy go lucky.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May time ease your pain.
January 11, 2015
Bernie, Lisa and the Eilertsen family, Dan and I send our sincere sympathy to you all at your great loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan and Kathy Cholish
Carol & Brian Callahan
January 11, 2015
Bernie and John, we are so very sorry to learn about your son. Our deepest sympathy Carol and Brian Callahan
James Eilertsen
January 11, 2015
He was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew him. Words cannot describe the chasm he has left in all of our hearts. His spirit will be with us always.
Adam Crahen
January 10, 2015
A truly great friend that was more like a brother. You will be remembered always!
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