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Andrew Alexander Petrossian

1988 - 2015

Andrew Alexander Petrossian obituary, 1988-2015

BORN

1988

DIED

2015

Andrew Petrossian Obituary

Andrew Alexander Petrossian, Specialist U.S Army (Ret) "Drew" "Duggadoo", 26 of Goodyear, Arizona Finished his World Tour February 02, 2015 in Lodi, California. He Was born August 01, 1988 in Burbank, CA. and was raised in southern California until he moved to Colorado in 1996. He moved to Lodi in 2000 and attended Houston Middle School and Lodi High School. He graduated from Liberty High in 2006. He worked at Payless Market and was the ultimate tinker and barter, making money as a mechanic and go kart repair. He was known for being able to buy and sell just about anything. Give Andrew 8 hours and he could go from a paper clip and end up with 60 inch flat screen TV. After high school he moved and started his life in Arizona attending Universal Technical Institute and worked for Gatorade and Pep Boys. Andrew Joined the US Army in 2008 and was assigned to, 2-82 Aviation Attack Battalion "Corsair". He was stationed in Ft. Bragg North Carolina his entire military career. He deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 2009-2010. He was struck by a rocket propelled grenade and was wounded in combat. He finished his term in the Army and moved back to California in 2011. He lived in Los Angeles and worked at Pep Boys. He moved to Weed, CA in 2012 and was attending the College of the Siskiyous. He worked at Cedar Lanes Bowling Alley and Mount Shasta Brewing Company. He lived there until he started his travels to South America this February. Andrew was very musically talented and was a avid singer. He played the guitar and the piano and shared his music with everyone he came into contact with. Andrews music and smile were the two most infectious things about him. If you were one of his best friends or had just met him Andrew captivated your attention and quickly moved his way deep into your heart. Andrew had a gift at making friends with complete strangers and giving them the shirt off his back. Andrew was always willing to help you with anything you needed. Andrew had been blessed with a Beautiful Daughter in July of 2014 that he loved very much.
He is proceeded in Death by his favorite canine Taz.
He is Survived by his Daughter Riot 7 months of Arizona, His Mother Marilyn of Weed, CA, His Father Robert, Sister Augustina and Brother Anthony of Las Vegas, NV. By his Brother Christopher, Nieces Adriana and Carilyn of Lodi,CA. 22 cousins 10 uncles and 2 aunts. His hundreds of Friends and Canine Bash.
Andrew will be Laid to Rest at Forrest Lawn Memorial park in Hollywood Hills CA
A Memorial service for Andrew will be held in Lodi, CA on February 21st.
Contact Christopher Petrossian for information. (209) 224-1286.

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Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Feb. 7 to Feb. 14, 2015.

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Adriana Petrossian

November 8, 2020

Dear uncle,
I miss you so much :)
you were a big part of my life and I love you so much
I wish you were here to have seen me grow up, but I know you're looking at us from heaven.
A lot of people miss you, and just know that you will always be remembered.
Grandma misses you a lot, and so does Cookie :)
Thanks for being in the military and helping so many people!
By the way- It's my birthday and I was just missing you
You were such a daring person, and you've inspired me to do many things...
-I started playing your guitar
-I started riding your skateboard
I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to know much about me... Happy late birthday btw (August 1st)
-Adriana Petrossian

Lisa Revell

October 27, 2020

Andrew,
Your Dad has your back 100%, to this day and always.

Grove of 100 Memorial Trees

Lisa Revell

Planted Trees

Lori Guzman

October 24, 2017

I met you when I first moved to Bragg and you automatically made me feel like I was family. I felt the same way. You were my saving grace so many times and always there when I needed you or whenever my kids wanted their uncle Andrew. I still cry when I think about you not being here. I miss you all the time. You were mt brother and I will always love you. Please be there at the gates when I am called home. I am gonna need one of those famous hugs of yours.

Christopher Ruff

March 5, 2015

I'm going to miss you brother! I always looked up to you when I was growing up...I wanted to be cool like you. :-)
You made an impact in my life where others couldn't. There will ALWAYS be a special place for you in my heart where I will keep all my memories of you alive forever! You might be gone...but I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU BROTHER......Love you Andrew...Rest Easy.

Linda Hollon

March 5, 2015

May the Lord walk with you always and surround you with Love and Peace. I will never forget you Andrew and the inspiration you were to so many people. Keep rockin that guitar up there!

I'm going to miss you brother! I've always looked up to you when I was growing up...I wanted to be cool like you! I'll never forget you brother!

Christopher Ruff

March 5, 2015

February 12, 2015

Andrew, you were a totally amazing and caring young man. You were a total joy in my life as a friend, and have my total respect for your service to our great nation. Rest in peace my friend and may God bless.

Shellee Mittan

February 10, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you Marilyn and family. May the wonderful memories of Andrew comfort you.

Lesley Falcone

February 9, 2015

I met you when you brought my daughter to the hospital to visit me but in that one visit I saw the wonderful person that you were and I was happy that my daughter had met such a great friend Thank you for being in our lives even if only for a short time , the difference you made will last forever.

Cresta Joy

February 9, 2015

I dont have words to describe how it feels to know you're gone. Though our time was all too brief, you left your dancing footprints all over my heart.You were such a good man Andrew. Anytime I needed cheering up, a laugh, a smile, a hug, or even a reality check, there you were. You could light up a room with your smile. Everyone could just feel your presence. You could make me laugh when I didn't even want to smile. I will never hear "ain't no mountain high enough" again without a tear in my eye and a hole in my heart. I never got to thank you, for so many things. For sacrificing yourself for the freedom of many, for teaching me how to find my inner peace, for showing me what it means to know what my heart is telling me to do. And most of all, for showing me what a truly beautiful soul is and giving me the inspiration to continue on this road of life. I will follow my dreams Andrew, just as you told me to do, with peace and confidence, knowing that wherever I go in this world, you will be there. Cheering me on, laughing at me, crying with me, and helping me see with my heart? Thank you. You will be so greatly missed. Until we meet again,

Roxann Anzo

February 8, 2015

A wonderful and amazing young man! Very blessed to call him a friend! Will be a permanent place in my heart. Thank you for all the amazing big hugs!

sybil

February 8, 2015

My life was forever changed when i met you and now you've left this earth i will never be the same. My heart is with you, r.i.p. drew

Melissa Morrison

February 8, 2015

You taught me so much.I will never forget you.I love you to the moon drewZz!!<3 <3 You blessed anyone and everyone you met.I know you are smiling down on all of us and strumming your guitar in peace.Rest in paradise my beautiful friend.

Dalila Rivas

February 8, 2015

Drew, you were such a sweetheart! and even a pain at times! but i loved you very much! you were my best friend and i will always remember you and i know my little one will always remember his uncle drew!

Kolleen Moore

February 7, 2015

Thank you for letting me be a small part in your life. Awesome you. In the arms of the angels.

Patricia Thomas

February 7, 2015

Petro,

You will be truly missed my friend, my battle. R.I.P. This has come to a complete shock. All those crazy memories we shared at Fort Bragg, NC will truly be missed by so many. All the laughs and crazy nights we had. You always had a smile on your face and never let anyone bring you down. I know myself and the Corsair family will miss you. Remembering you driving your, what you would call it, truck, made so many people's heads turn yet you didn't care and that is what made you so unique. You had your own way of making people remember you even if they just met you for a minute. Fly High brother and remember to look over that beautiful little girl of yours.


To your family, Andrew will be truly missed by all his brothers and sisters in arms. We send our condolences.

Your 2-82nd AVN "Corsair" family member.

Donna Swygert

February 7, 2015

God Bless you Andrew. Thank you for your service to our country. R.I.P Soldier.....My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Cindi Turner

February 7, 2015

May the light that shined within you forever shine through all of those you knew & loved you.

Ashley Fulton (Woznick)

February 7, 2015

Brother, I'm still in so much denial that you are actually gone. I don't want to believe that I won't see you anymore and the fact that I have to say goodbye. You were my best friend and I'm going to miss you with everyday that passes. I keep all our memories dear to my heart and just know Sebastian is safe and is living with me now. He misses you, I can see it in his eyes. I know your in a better place now and you looking down telling us it's going to be okay. I love you. I will see you again my brother. <3 we will raise havoc again someday

February 7, 2015

You came through my line this morning, you were buying 6 newspapers and I asked you why. You told me your little brother was in the obituaries, my heart just sunk. I read your brother obituarie, him and I have the same B-day Aug. 1. My thoughs and prays are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your lost.

veronica mclemore

February 7, 2015

thanks for the memories you will be missed...be free and fly

Mary

February 7, 2015

My life is better just by knowing you. Save me a seat kid, I'll see you again someday.

Trisha Falcone

February 7, 2015

Andrew. You blessed me by staying with me these last weeks before your departure of this world. It was bright and beautiful everyday you were here but the second you left it began to rain and storm and it still is. Your influence on this world is so great that the entirety of he world aches with out your presence. I know I've not slept well since and you're all I can think about. I love you from the bottom of my heart and from the very dark depths and empty spaces in my soul.
My deepest condolences to Marilyn and Chris. I love you very much.

Ray C Jr.

February 7, 2015

Eternal Happiness and Peace to Andrew.. Light of Love and Happiness

Ray C Jr.

February 7, 2015

Dear Chris and family, sometimes our Faith and hands of our Almighty Father are keeping you embraced with the Love and support by all your dearly Loved ones and yes our Lord embraces you more during this time. Yes, very difficult buy know all the love of your loss is our loss and we grief with you. Yes, grief for as long as you need, but live all the beautiful memories of Andrew... Truly heartfelt and precious gift gone so early.. His mission is complete and God has called him home to Eternal Happiness... God Bless You and always.
Your Brother Buddy Ray

Karen Keating

February 7, 2015

May the light of God comfort the family knowing they will see you again someday with your beautiful smile.

Karen Keating

February 7, 2015

Dear Andrew, I am glad I had the honor of knowing you. Your smile, your heart and your music will be missed.

Greg DeWeese

February 7, 2015

I only met Andrew once and he left a lasting impression of a man who lived and enjoyed life to the fullest he had a smile that could light the darkest room he brought fun and enjoyment to clay and Morgan's wedding when he supprised everyone by breaking out a song for the newly weds only meeting him once was all it took to see what an amazing guy he was wish I could have known him better and heard more of his stories rest in peace and thank you for your service you may be gone but will never be forgotten by anyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting you even for a brief moment

Corrina Williams

February 7, 2015

Dear sweet Andrew, I am so blessed that I had the honor of getting to know you and for being in your presence for the time that I was. You made me laugh constantly even when I was being moody. Your smile, laugh, and entire being remains in my memory and you forever will keep a piece of my heart and soul. I've accepted I won't be seeing you again until we meet on the other side and I'm okay with that because I know truly, your spirit and soul are free. Thank you for every single hug you gave me, thank you for everytime you made me laugh, smile, and cry. You brought out the best in me. You inspired me. You made me feel when I was at my lowest points, thank you for that. I can't wait to see you again... until then, I love you with every last bit of my being, soul, and heart. I will forever miss you. I love you Andrew Petrossian, forever and always. -------> "FABULOUS!!!!!"

Cliff Conklin

February 7, 2015

Please accept my condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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