Joseph D'Andrea

JOSEPH D'ANDREA Joseph D'Andrea, 78, passed away Feb. 27, 2010, after suffering several strokes and a brain tumor since 2007. Joe was born to Alessandro and Anne D'Andrea, May 1931, in Dennison, Ohio. His mother was a homemaker and his father was a retired employee of Penn Central Railroad, with 48 years of service. Both are deceased. They had raised two other children, Joe's sister, Betty D'Andrea Mayle (deceased); and brother, John D'Andrea (Helen) of Steubenville, Ohio. Joe is survived by his wife, of 49 years, Leora; son, Alex; daughter, Joni (Paul), all of Las Vegas; and the real loves of his life, his beautiful, wonderful granddaughters, Breann Emily and Alyssa. Joe also helped raise three stepdaughters, Sheila and Sandra, both of Fort Worth, Texas, and Sherrie (deceased). They never knew how much he loved them; he had them from a very young age. Joe also leaves 11 great-grandchildren. Joe lived in Las Vegas since 1953, and worked in several in several casinos. His longest time was 32 years at the old Sands Hotel until its closing. He then worked part-time at the MGM, starting in 2000. Joe was the kindest, most gentle person -- a loving husband and father, who never complained. He died bravely and quietly. May God bless his soul. No services will be held. Joe wished to be cremated and his ashes will be held by his wife until her death. At that time, their ashes will be mixed and given to the children. Donations can be made in his name to Family Health Care Services, P.O. Box 15645, Las Vegas, NV 89114-5645. "We thought our time together would never end. I know our love for each other will go on and on." -- Lee