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FRANK A.
On Thurs., Dec. 28, 2006, beloved husband of the late Emily DeAndrea; father of Gloria Studnicki (Gary), Frank (Carol), Mark (Rebecca), Paul (Charlotte), Joseph (Anni), David (Diane) and Christopher DeAndrea; grandfather of Laura and Gary Studnicki, Christopher, Emily, Sara Rose, Jessica, Katherine, Christine and Mia DeAndrea; brother of Vincent & Joseph DeAndrea and Carmella Bartoldi, Angeline Grant, Philomena Christ and the late John & Anthony DeAndrea and Pauline Falgione. Friends will be received JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS INC., 4900 Center Ave. at Devonshire St., Sat. 2-4 & 6-8pm and Sun. 2-4pm only (no visitation New Years Day) Funeral Tues. Mass of Christian Burial St. Scholastica Church 10am. Remembrances may be made to the Highmark Caring Foundation, 620 Stanwix St., Pgh., PA 15222.
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Gail Leppla
March 10, 2007
DeAndrea Family,
I have just received word of your Father's passing. My deepest regrets to all of you.
I met Frank while working at the John Stobart Gallery and sold many of his paintings and commissioned his art to friends and business folks. He was a wonderful mentor to me and we kept in touch after I moved to Boulder, CO.
He most definitely is one of Pittsburgh's premier artists. I shall always remember his kind ways and manners. A genuine man.
Karla Owens
January 24, 2007
DeAndrea
Family,
I was shocked to hear of Frank's death. He always came to Bloomfield
Jewelry for gifts for his family; I just saw him right before
Christmas. About a year ago he painted me two pictures of Pittsburgh.
I'll always treasure them and remember his gentle personality.
Mary Ellen & Frank Costa
January 5, 2007
DeAndrea Family,
It is with great sadness that we express our condolences. My husband and I consider it an honor and privilege to have known Frank as a friend. I first saw one of his paintings in the home of a Pittsburgh CEO. It was hanging near an easily recognizable Oakland painting by Nat Youngblood. I was so impressed with Frank's work that I wrote down his name, so I could research him further. My husband did one better and invited him over to the house and we got to meet him. Frank the artist will go down as one of Western Pennsylvania's finest artists, like A.H. Gorson.
He was friends with and actually fed work as an Art Director to Henry Koerner and hoped to someday take-up the invitation of friend Professor John DelMonte and visit his school in Lucca, Italy. He never took that trip.
Frank loved the Pittsburgh rivers and painted them outside directly from the banks. He was an old school master. When he painted his steel mills, he paid great detail to accuracy and would go to the Carnegie Museum to catch photos from all angles. He said that he did adjust facts for artistic composition- but it was important that his paintings told the story of Pittsburgh. That was part of his left-brain persona as a businessman. Frank the artist was gifted, but Frank the man was a gift to us. His devotion, to his seven children and grandchildren, was tenacious. Unlike the capricious nature of some artists, Frank worked hard consistently, not to create a legacy for himself but to give a future to his beautiful family. That is the mission that he believed his wife left for him to finish. He would often say "this is a good day to paint - there is good light." We wish your family days filled with good light- I know he's still watching out for you 'til you meet again on the other side. Frank, we love you and will remember you everytime we see a river boat or the Pittsburgh skyline. Love,
Mary Ellen and Frank Costa
Matt Vannucci
January 3, 2007
DeAndrea's,
My deepest sympathies to your whole family. I am truly honored to have lived next to Frank (and your family for that matter) for my whole life. He was one of the most kind and generous men that I have ever met. I'll never forget all the memorable times I had during my childhood at Frank’s playing on the swing, shooting hoops, and washing all the Cadillac’s! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Nancy Geyer
January 2, 2007
Dear Mark, Becky, Frankie D. and the entire DeAndrea family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. As you will remember, Mark, I knew your dad when I worked in the Public Relations Dept. of Blue Cross of W. PA when he was with Jay Reich and as a friend of Art Lawrence's. He was a great guy and a wonderful talent. I'm sorry for your loss. You have my deep sympathy.
Diane Wuycheck
January 2, 2007
Frank, Mark and family -- So sorry to hear about your Dad. His name was lengendary among advertising colleagues and I remember admiring his paintings at Blue Cross long before I knew you were related.
Your many friends (and his) share your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen K. Shapiro
January 1, 2007
Dear Mark and DeAndrea Family:
I worked at Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania many years ago and had the pleasure of knowing Frank through Jay Reich, Advertising. He was a true gentleman and talented artist. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mildred Welsch
December 31, 2006
Dear Paul and family,
It is with much sadness that I read of your dear fathers passing. I only met your dad at your wedding but I am sure he was a wonderful man to raise such a kind and caring son as you Paul. It hurts so to lose one we love but to know that he is in Gods hands helps make the sorrow of our loss easier. I can hear Gods words to him as he entered the kingdom,"welcome home my good and faithful servant." As the angels delivered him to God I am sure heaven became a nicer place that day. May your beautiful memories of him bring you comfort and may your dear father rest in peace. God bless you all.
Sincere sympathy,
Mildred Welsch
Patricia Mcdade
December 30, 2006
DeAndrea Family
I am so sorry for your loss. we will miss Frank dearly. Frank was a loving,careing,neighbor for close to 30 years. He was like a father to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat McDade, Matthew, Nicholas Vannucci
Donna Jones
December 30, 2006
Dear Uncle Frank;
I am so glad you came with Gloria to visit me when I went to visit my sister. I love you so much.
Love, Donna & John
Robert and Jacquelyn Capretto
December 30, 2006
We have known Frank for many years, and while he painted "Steel on the Mon" for us as well as our family portrait, we remember Frank the most for always talking about and wanting to do something for his children. We will miss you Frank.
Bob and Jackie Capretto
Gretchen Wentz
December 30, 2006
Mark, My Ms. Rebecca and Family,
My thoughts and prayers have been with your family for a while.
Although it is hard to understand why and when,an honored man is taken away from your lives so soon, please have comfort in the fact that we are all embracing your family with prayer. Our thoughts are with you. If we can do anything, please call. Gretchen Wentz and the Second Grade Staff
Jeanie Ondik
December 30, 2006
Dear Frank,Carol and Family, I am in Wilmington, Delaware visiting my daughter and won't be able to spend time with you as you say good-by to your dear Dad.
I am sorry that I never got to meet your Father but he had to be a wonderful and special person to have a son as goood as Frank. Frank is loved by all and has a son that is as nice as he is. Chris is a wonderful refection of his Dad just as Frank has always been of his. Know that you are all in my heart and in my prayers.
Sheryl and Larry Woodall
December 30, 2006
Frank, Carol, Emily, Chris and Sara, You know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Larry, Sheryl, Ryan, and Justin
Dick Brash
December 30, 2006
Paul and family - Our thoughts and
prayers are with you and your family - Dick Brash and Joann Lindsey
Al Solar
December 29, 2006
Paul, My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Elaine Keserich
December 29, 2006
Frankie D. My heart and thoughts are with you and your family.
Harold Cass
December 29, 2006
Dear Joe and Anni
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Harold (Skeeter) and Janet Cass
Nick Martini
December 29, 2006
Mr and Mrs D, Chris, Emily, and Sara,
My deepest sympathy during this very difficult time.
My prayers are with all of you.
Roseann Veltri
December 29, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Maureen McCarthy
December 29, 2006
Dear Frankie & Carol,
We send you our heart felt sympathy and condolences and pray that God will comfort you and all your family in the great loss of your father. We know how very much he is loved,
Love and blessings to you and your family,
Maureen & Julianna McCarthy
Michelle Hickey Cerminara
December 29, 2006
Frankie D.,
With deepest sympathy, wishing you peace at this time of sadness. You are in our thoughts.
(Bartoldi) Cavalier
December 29, 2006
Hey everyone!
I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. He has been a great influence to me. I only wish that I could get to Pittsburgh for the funeral, but it is impossible. May God grant you peace in these times of mourning. I will miss Uncle Frank, but take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your families. God bless you.
Love, Andrea, Ed, Jonathan, and Kathryn
Nick and Marty Landolina
December 29, 2006
Uncle Frank will be missed by all who knew him. May God bless him, and please accept our condolences,
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