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Andrew Garofalo Obituary
Nov. 4, 1941 - Jan. 26, 2015
Andrew N. Garofalo, 73, of Venice, FL passed away January 26, 2015. Andrew was born November 4, 1941 to Rose (DeBenedictus) and Nicholas A. Garofalo Originally from Brooklyn New York. After many wonderful years in Staten Island he and his wife moved to Naples FL in 1996 and eventually made a home in Venice FL. Retired Foreign Exchange Broker and Banker holding high positions in renown financial institutions like Banco Do Brazil, Bank of America, and Lasser Marshall NY. Survived by his beloved wife, Rose; Son: Nicholas A. Garofalo, Daughters: Rose Sehwani and Husband Davey, Nina Ingenita and Husband Steve. Grandchildren; Joseph, Matthew, and Victoria Sehwani, Sabrina and Steven Ingenita. Brothers; Frank and John Garofalo. Visitation will be held from 12-3 PM and 5-8 PM, Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Farley Funeral Home, Venice Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM, Monday, February 2 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Memorial Donations may be made to www.dreamscapefoundation.com or The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To share a memory visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Garofalo
6 Entries
Maryanne Salamone-Rodriguez
February 7, 2015
My condolences and deepest sympathies to you all. Aunt Rose You and Uncle Andy set a very high bar for love, dedication and loyalty. Thank you for setting such a great example. Love and prayers to you!
Saj
February 4, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6, 7
Charlotte DeBenedictis
February 1, 2015
God saw you were getting tired
And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around you
And whispered “Come to Me”
With tearful eyes we watched you
And saw you pass away
Although we loved you dearly
We could not make you stay
A golden heart stopped beating
Hard working hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best
Joe Sehwani
January 30, 2015
Popa, I hope you know how much you meant to me - I loved you so much and continue to love you unconditionally. You were more then a grandfather to me, but rather my idol, my hero. When you were sick you always said: "I used to be the strongest man in the world, what happened?" - you felt weak - however, I believe you were wrong. Strength does not come from your physical capacity, it comes from your indomitable will power and faith. For anyone who knew you - they knew your faith was unshaken, but your strength to live, faith in God and bond with your family kept you moving forward. It was not until we fought your disease together that I realized that the strongest people are not those who show physical strength, but those who fight battles we know nothing about. Before I left hospice, I told you this is not goodbye - it was the hardest thing I ever had to do - but, I feel grateful to have had someone in my life who made saying good bye so hard. I find comfort knowing that heaven is not to far away, you definitely earned your wings and have touched many people in your life. God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers; and in my eyes you came out victorious. I will always remember who "loved me" and as I look to the sky to admire the shades of purple and blues, I will know it was done by the strongest man in the world.
Joe Sehwani
January 30, 2015
Popa, I hope you know how much you meant to me - I loved you so much and continue to love you unconditionally. You were more then a grandfather to me, but rather my idol, my hero. When you were sick you always said: "I used to be the strongest man in the world, what happened?" - you felt weak - however, I believe you were wrong. Strength does not come from your physical capacity, it comes from your indomitable will power and faith. For anyone who knew you - they knew your faith was unshaken, but your strength to live, faith in God and bond with your family kept you moving forward. It was not until we fought your disease together that I realized that the strongest people are not those who show physical strength, but those who fight battles we know nothing about. Before I left hospice, I told you this is not goodbye - it was the hardest thing I ever had to do - but, I feel grateful to have had someone in my life who made saying good bye so hard. I find comfort knowing that heaven is not to far away, you definitely earned your wings and have touched many people in your life. God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers; and in my eyes you came out victorious. I will always remember who "loved me" and as I look to the sky to admire the shades of purple and blues, I will know it was done by the strongest man in the world.
Ron Sturgill
January 30, 2015
Andy, I want to thank you for your kind words and support for the last 3 years..You were so kind and wise...you will be missed on Thursday Nights
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