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ANDREW FONFA Obituary

ANDREW FONFA Andrew Scott Fonfa, a self-made businessman and visionary, passed away suddenly on July 15, 2020. Fonfa was born in Queens, New York on December 23. 1951 to Lorraine Weiss and Stanley N Fonfa, loving kid brother to Ann and Gudrun Fonfa, brother-in-law to Steve Wolman and Renee Hale. Fonfa was known for being an incredible athlete: specifically, an all-star pitcher, team-winning quarterback, 6-0 tennis player and a competitive basketball player and golfer. Fonfa was extremely intelligent with an IQ of 160; he graduated from Forrest Hills High School in 1969, then attended University of Oklahoma. He later moved to Las Vegas where he became an established mogul, opening up his own successful development company, ASF Realty and Investments, in 1980. In 1985, Fonfa met the love of his life, Jodi Hale Fonfa, and married two years later. They soon had three beautiful children, Brett (1991-2018), Evan (1993), and Haley (1997). From attending Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" Speech, to playing semi-pro basketball in Israel, to helping make Las Vegas into what it is today, Fonfa lived an extraordinary life in his 68 years. Fonfa was a renaissance man, a world of knowledge, that is endless and will live on forever.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Aug. 5, 2020.

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Gina Silvagni Perry

September 22, 2020

I have known Andy since the early '80's in Las Vegas, and my mother, being a real estate broker, knew him before that. She thought the world of him. Besides his many business accomplishments and contributions to Las Vegas, he was a good & caring person. RIP Andy. Gina Silvagni Perry, Don Perry, and Olivia Perry

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Wayne

August 13, 2020

Andy was a great man. I’m so glad I got to see him a few months ago, after about 50 years.

Lee & Benson Riseman

August 11, 2020

Jodi, Evan and Haley, there are no comforting words to be spoken you haven’t already time. ; only the word of time will heal your broken hearts. But every day please remember you are surrounded by friends and an abundance of love. Enough love to reach to the heavens ...... we are always here when you need us, Love, Lee and Benson Riseman

Victoria Otter

August 11, 2020

Jodi - lots of love and prayers for your family at this difficult time. Please reach out any time with anything you may need

Abbi Silver

August 8, 2020

Jodi-My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids, May fond memories bring you peace during this difficult time. Love,

cindy pineda

August 7, 2020

We are so sad over the sudden passing of Andrew S. Fonfa. Andy was an amazing friend and a family man who loved his family very deeply. Andy was great in business. He was always full of ideas, ways to succeed and worked hard always. Andy was a generous person and loved to help others. We will always think of you and remember what you meant to our family and our decades long friendship. Love always your friends, Percy, Cindy, Ryan, Mindy, & Noelle Pineda, Doris Lauer and family.

Don and Lucie Toto

August 6, 2020

Our hearts are filled with sadness at the passing of our friend, Andy. We express prayers and condolences to his wonderful family. Andy was truly a great friend, brilliant entrepreneur, and loving, caring father and husband. He will always be in our thoughts. We are so sorry at this loss.

Ron Sinclair

August 6, 2020

True friend for 30 years. A lot of fun. Great memories. Rest In Peace my friend. Too short, but a very full life.

Carl Caprioglio

August 6, 2020

The Fonfa family has suffered so much in recent years. Our hearts are with Jodi, Evan and Haley during this difficult time. Andy's presence will be missed by all that knew him. Hugs from Carl and Mindy. ❤

LAURA LITT

August 5, 2020

Just sending love to you and your family. xoxo

Laura Caramanica-Salerno

August 5, 2020

Truly an amazing man cherish your memories...He lives will always live with you and your family. My deepest sympathies God Bless you in your time of need.

Marlene Henry

August 5, 2020

Jodi, Evan and Haley I am so sorry for your loss. Andy was such a wonderful husband and father. Family was so important to Andy. He will truly be missed by so many. My heart is with the Fonfa family.
With love

Kim Cagle

August 5, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. So sorry for your loss.

Annette

August 5, 2020

The loss is immeasurable but so is the love left behind. Andy will live in our hearts forever ♥

Annette Seifzad

August 5, 2020

The loss is immeasurable but so is the legacy left behind. Andy will forever live in our hearts.

Heidi Hopper

August 5, 2020

Andy was a nice man. He always treated Chris and I with great respect and I will always remember him as the one who would laugh with me at the silliness of what some people would say- thinking they were “all that”. I’m so very sorry for the loss of the love of your life Jodi. Prayers always going your way to you and your family my deR friend.❤❤.

Debbie Allen

August 5, 2020

This is a beautifully written glimpse of Andy’s life that was always so full of ideas and energy and family and joy and goodness. He will forever live in our hearts and minds.
Debbie

Wayne Brown

August 5, 2020

I’m so glad I got to see him a few months ago, after about 50 years. God bless.

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