Stephen Andrilli
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Faith and family was the foundation of Stephen's life. A devout Catholic, he and his wife Ene, were faithful communicants at St. Albert the Great Church. He also served his Church community as a Lector as well as Cantor for Sunday Mass. With Ene, they had a marriage made in Heaven. They were made to be together and so perfectly matched that their friends and family would remark how "everyone needs an Ene". Together they travelled extensively in Europe and shared a love of Music. Their home was constantly filled with classical music and they made frequent trips to hear the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Stephen was an educator by nature and he always focused on the needs of others above his own. A professor of Math at LaSalle University, he had a true ability for being able to tailor his lessons in a way that his students could connect with. Always finding a way to make learning fun, Stephen would take great effort in preparing the "Christmas Puzzle" for his family. He would prepare a test which was part trivia and part scavenger hunt that would be given to his family at Thanksgiving. His expectation was that it was to be completed and returned at Christmas Dinner in order to be graded with the highest score winning presents.
Stephen was an avid reader and movie buff. A fan of classic westerns and musicals, he also kept an immense and immaculate Library. He liked to read the works of J.J.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and the Sherlock Holmes novels from Arthur Conan Doyle. In addition to his book collection, Stephen's collectible items were referred to as his own personal "Stevesonian" museum. He was always quick with a witticism or pun especially if math was involved and will always be remembered for sending birthday cards with an unnecessary amount of stickers all over them.
Stephen is the beloved husband of 47 years to Ene (nee Annast). Cherished brother of Carol Strosser, Patricia Kempczynski and Barbara (Thomas) Parkes. Loving uncle of Cynthia Francis Strosser, Christina Phillips, Madeleine (Nick) Iaquinto, and Nicholas Parkes. Dear great-uncle of Francine, Ariston, Olivia and Eliana. Cherished son of the late Francis and Leatrice (nee Caponigro) Andrilli.
Relatives, friends and LaSalle University staff and Alumni are invited to his viewing and funeral on Monday November 17, 2025 from 9:30 - 10:45 AM at St. Albert the Great Church, 212 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. Funeral Mass 11 AM. Rite of Committal Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Stephen's name to LaSalle College High School https://www.lschs.org/support/give-now
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Andrew Fernandes
November 13, 2025
As a freshman math major at LaSalle I took Linear Algebra and when the first test came I knew I´d fail and dropped the class. Fortunately the next year I took it again with Dr. Andrilli and his text book and it ended up being my favorite class. I also took his Abstract Algebra class and he made the concepts easy to understand. I´m very sorry to hear of his passing but know he had a positive influence on many of his students.
David Hecker
November 13, 2025
Stephen was my best friend. I first met him in Modern Algebra class when I was a sophomore at La Salle. Our friendship continued to grow over the years. I followed him to graduate school in math at Rutgers. We roomed together my first year there. I had some dark years while at Rutgers, and Stephen was there to support me throughout. After receiving our Ph.D.´s, we each got teaching jobs at different universities, but still kept in touch. In 1984, he asked me to work with him writing a Linear Algebra textbook for college math majors. We worked together on various editions of that book for almost 40 years. The sixth edition, our last, won a "Texty" Award for excellence in 2024. We also coauthored another Linear Algebra textbook geared toward non-major freshmen. These publications were instrumental in obtaining tenure and promotion for both of us.
Although Stephen and I had few recreational interests in common, we remained close all those years because Stephen was someone I could talk to about anything; problems, joys, ups, and downs. At times, even more so over the past few years, we would have long phone conversations about virtually everything, including, of course, sharing puns, which we both loved. He was the best man at both of my weddings. In fact, I know of at least two other people for which he served as best man. I would not be surprised to hear that there were more. Many people considered Stephen a great friend, not just me. In the several different circles of friends that we shared, he was the source of gravity that held the group together. He was very special in his ability to nurture his relationships with those around him. In the past few years, he frequently met friends, former colleagues, former students, etc., for "ROMEOs" - Retired Old Men Eating Out. I am sure that there are many people who wish there could have been more of these to come. I will certainly miss him dearly. I am sure he is with the Lord. My condolences to Ene and the rest of Stephen´s family.
Cousin Bob Jones
November 13, 2025
My most sincere condolences to Ene and Family. Although I was unable to meet my cousin Stephen, I knew him through his emails, puzzles, and Christmas letters. Rest in Peace Stephen with your Lord in Heaven and say hello for me, to the rest of our family that have been waiting to welcome you.
Linda Brunetto Neiss
November 13, 2025
Prayers for Ene and the family on the loss of Stephen
I have fond memories as a child visiting with Stephen , Carol , Trisha and Barbie along with
Lee and Franny at their home.
One memory stands out boldly.
It Was a vacation trip to Beach Haven where Stephen built an entire golf course in the sand.
He proceeded to educate all of us how the golf ball would sail through the course to a whole in one. A wonderful memory.
God bless
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