Dr. Andrew “Andy" Minaudo

Dr. Andrew “Andy" Minaudo obituary

Dr. Andrew “Andy" Minaudo

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Andrew Minaudo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home & Alpha Crematory on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Dr. Andrew "Andy" Minaudo found eternal rest on September 29, 2025, at age 86, surrounded by family and is now reunited with his wife of 54 years, Judy (née Garapolo) Minaudo, who preceded him in death in 2013.

Andy was born October 30, 1938 to Joseph and Rosaria (née Consiglio) Minaudo in Chicago, Illinois. As a young boy he enjoyed fishing, sports and time with family. He attended Loyola University School of Dentistry in Chicago and ran his own successful dental practice in Berkeley and Glen Ellen for 21 years. In later years he also worked for Midwest Dental in both Wausau and Merrill.

After meeting on a blind date, they married four years later and added six children over the next eight years.

Andy worked very hard providing for his large family where they enjoyed vacationing in St. Germain and Florida. He liked playing golf, the outdoors and taking great care of their homes' yards until his declining health prevented him from doing it.

In 1986 he and Judy moved to Saint Germain where they both lived until their deaths enjoying many years at the casino, on the lake, fishing and time with friends and family.

Andy is survived by his six loving children: Joe (Jenny), Sue Schlitt, Cathy (Ken) Reif, Tony (Kathy), Tina (Jeff) Dorward and Christy (Brian) Enright; 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, as well as nephew: Frank (Judy) Mazza. He was preceded in death by his wife: Judy; son in law: Jay Schlitt.

A memorial service will be at 12:30pm on Friday October 17, 2025 at the Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River, WI. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Howard Young Pulmonary Rehab, 240 Maple Street, Woodruff, WI 54568.

Arrangements by Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home, Eagle River. Online condolences may be expressed at gaffney-busha.com

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Upcoming Events

Oct

17

Visitation

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home

304 East Division Street, Eagle River, WI 54521

Send Flowers

Oct

17

Service

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home

304 East Division Street, Eagle River, WI 54521

Send Flowers