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Stefan Andreev Obituary
Stefan D. Andreev Naples, FL
Stefan D. Andreev, resident of Naples for 18 years, has passed away in his hometown of Plovdiv, Bulgaria after succumbing to aggressive pneumonia. He was 51 years old.
He is survived by his sons Chris and Alec Jeppesen; his mother Nadejda Andreeva; his extended family Angel, Sandra, Robert, and Michael Andreev; and his loving girlfriend Gergana Adamska.
A native of Bulgaria, he was the owner and operator of Catchlight Studio in Naples, a business that specialized in fashion, wedding and portrait photography, and fine art. Stefan's contributions to various publications were numerous and he was widely recognized as one of the premier photographers and artistic talents in the Southwest Florida area.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stefan Andreev
Vania Davcheva
April 4, 2024
Not a day goes by that I don't think of Stefan. For me, he was a great artist and a wise mentor. I am grateful that we had time together to create. I miss making plans for creative projects to realize. I imagine you're drinking wine with Salvador Dali and discussing art. So much has happened since you've been gone. Miss you!
Nanette Dion ndion&co
April 9, 2023
Oh I really enjoyed working with him he was so talented kind fun and funny! Miss you!
Jessica James
April 16, 2013
Naples will not be same without you Stefan: you brought light and amazing talent to us all. You will always be in our hearts rest in beautiful peace dear man
Vanessa Sarracino
April 15, 2013
See you again one day my friend!
Philippe Martin
April 15, 2013
Loved always to see him during these last eighteen years .
Will miss his smile and friendship
richard potter
April 14, 2013
Bon voyage Stefan! May your soul rest in peace.
Jana Chobot
April 12, 2013
I can hear you laughing in heaven and dancing through the clouds! You'll never be forgotten...RIP my friend Stefan
Aneta Petrova
April 12, 2013
Rest in Peace Stefan.
Dani Taverna
April 12, 2013
You made quite an impression...you will be missed!
XO
This photo reminds me of you now that you are gone. You are in the foreground in Heaven & all of us that love are you in the background. :-) xo
Wendy Vogenberger
April 11, 2013
Keep painting the Heavens! You are missed more than words can say. Rest In Eternal Peace My Friend.
Petya Ivanova
April 11, 2013
dear friend, you always said "don´t be afraid of perfection, you´ll never reach it" - but you somehow did through your art. Rest in peace
April 11, 2013
Stefa be6eedin neveroiaten 4ovek mnogo usnihnat s mnogo pozitivni emocii .Po4ivai v mir
Photo session in the framework of a image processing workshop with Stefan Andreev and Jhon A. Sciarrino. Old town- Plovdiv 2006. Picture by Gen
Vania Davcheva
April 11, 2013
Photo session in the framework of a image processing workshop with Stefan Andreev and Jhon A. Sciarrino. Bulgaria,Plovdiv 2006.
Vania Davcheva
April 11, 2013
Photo session in the framework of a image processing workshop with Stefan Andreev and Jhon A. Sciarrino. Old town- Plovdiv 2006. Photo by Gen
Vania Davcheva
April 11, 2013
PloPhoto session in the framework of a image processing workshop with Stefan Andreev and Jhon A. Sciarrino. Old town- Plovdiv 2006. Photo by Gen
Vania Davcheva
April 11, 2013
Photo session in the framework of a image processing workshop with Stefan Andreev and Jhon A. Sciarrino. Old town- Plovdiv 2006. Photo by Gen
Vania Davcheva
April 11, 2013
Photo session in the framework of a image processing workshop with Stefan Andreev and Jhon A. Sciarrino. Old town- Plovdiv 2006.Photo by Gen
Vania Davcheva
April 11, 2013
Photo session in the framework of a image processing workshop with Stefan Andreev and Jhon A. Sciarrino. Old town- Plovdiv 2006.Photo by Gen
Vania Davcheva
April 11, 2013
Photo session in the framework of a image processing workshop with Stefan Andreev and Jhon A. Sciarrino. Old town-Plovdiv 2006.Photo by Genoto by Gen
Vania Davcheva
April 11, 2013
Derenda Sipes
April 11, 2013
Memories can be one of life's truly
magical things
They can make a heart so sad it cries
or so happy that it sings.
They will sneak up on your daydreams
they will kiss you off to sleep
Or they will quietly lay beside you
causing you to weep.
So quickly they can fill your mind
of sweet visions of times past.
Of happier days when you were young
when life was rushing by fast.
They come and go at random when you
least expect to see,
loved ones dancing through your mind
living life as it used to be.
Dancing with your memories,
you relive again your lost love.
Sharing again the passion
your lives were made up of.
Embrace them as they happen
please don't let them make you sad.
They're a precious gift from up above
Of the wonderful life you've had.
Hold fast and tight to memories
for someday too you'll find
Our lives will also be memories
that will love on in someone's mind.
In loving memory of a beautiful soul.
by: Derenda Sipes
you are back home in the form of divine energy
Gail K
April 11, 2013
I will miss you Stefan. I loved your artwork, photographs and artistic designs. On top of that you were a great guy that everyone loved.
Reed Morgan
April 11, 2013
This guy was my freind and photographer for many years. He loved his work and cared deeply about the process. I will miss his friendship and pray for him.
Christina Tattersall
April 11, 2013
You were immensely talented with a huge heart. I enjoyed knowing you.
Vania Davcheva
April 11, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Chavdar Kostov
April 11, 2013
Rest In Peace Stefan !!
Asya Toskova
April 11, 2013
Dear friend, I feel so much sadness in my heart. I give you a hug and a smile, as you always wanted. RIP!
Sharon Treiser
April 10, 2013
Dear Stefan, You always were there for me, Mike and Sean. You were our friend, photographer, keeper of memories. You only saw beauty through your lens, and so only brought out the best in those around you. Thank you for sharing a part of you with us. We miss you. We will always love you.
Yarden Jimenez
April 10, 2013
I will miss you!!! Thank you for every word u shared with me and for every laugh!!
Galya Tchakarova
April 10, 2013
Rest in peace Stefan! I only met you through your art in Facebook, but it was big enough to impress me much! Your talent will be missed!
Michael Poindexter
April 10, 2013
Liz Black
April 10, 2013
We will miss your light in Naples my friend!!
Antonia Gresbrink
April 10, 2013
Rest In Peace, Stefan!
April 10, 2013
I only met you once but I will never forget your fun and enthusiasm.
Thomas M Kann , Monte Carlo
Stefan's last birthday, you will be missed my dear friend!
Stacie Harmon
April 10, 2013
You had a beautiful spirit with talents beyond. Your smile lit up a room and you touched so many. You gave of yourself to those in need of inspiration. Your presence will be missed but your memory lives on! xoxo
Amy Krejsa Carney
April 10, 2013
I will miss your kindness and friendship always!
robert hayman
April 10, 2013
stefan was a truly talented man. he was also funny. we exchanged photo shoots. he shot me. i shot him. was a fun experience. i will miss him. the people he touched with his talent are many. GOODBYE STEFAN ANDREEV..........have fun shooting those creative pics in heaven. i wouldn't be surprised if you get a chance to shoot God himself.
V C
April 10, 2013
Great Talent!!!
Jane Eastwood
April 10, 2013
I met Stefan in Paris and we travelled together to Florence and Rome. All beautiful places but, then again, Stefan had a special talent for making even the ordinary and banal beautiful in his work. Stefan, I'll miss you.
Albena Harper
April 10, 2013
One way or another Stefan touched many hearts and left a memory in each one's mind forever. He is a symbol of light, beauty of the soul and talent. Remarkable person! We will miss you, Stefan, everywhere we go.
My favorite photo shoot with Stefan
Tracy Gray
April 10, 2013
Tracy Gray
April 10, 2013
In the 18 years of friendship shared, there were great moments of laughter, tears, heated debates and kind understanding. It will all be remembered, cherished and embedded in my heart. As he touched so many, he as left his mark.
Neda Novachkova
April 10, 2013
Stefan was a great artist that enriched human heritage with unique creations. He brought us light. He shall be missed.
Alexandrina Popova
April 10, 2013
I will always remember you, Stef!!! You were something very special for all of us!!! I hope to see you someday somewhere in the universe!!! Thanks for the great moments!!! :(((
Vladi Chakova
April 10, 2013
A great heart and soul.A great artist.You will be missed. Shine bright like the star you are.
My very own memory with Stefan Andreev....
Fiona Isabell Ferik
April 10, 2013
Stefan and I met thru his passion for art and his talent as an artist. I am honored that I had the chance to work with him and be a part of his beautiful work.
We became very good friends and Stefan was not only so creative and passionate with his work, he was also a very sweet and kind person who would always be there when a friend needed him. I am very thankful that I met Stefan and for the time I got to spend with him. I will miss him and he will be missed by so many other people. But I know for sure that Stefan's spirit is not gone and he will always be there somehow. His art is a memory and will always keep his spirit with us. Thank you Stefan for everything - I will Miss you !
Fiona Isabell Ferik, Duesseldorf, Germany
Ralitsa Ivanova
April 10, 2013
Stefan, we see your photos and we feel your soul. One that has inspired so many lives can truly never die! Thank you for catching the light for us! Now you are the light itself.. rest in peace.
You loved this picture, artist
Zihara Arrasate
April 10, 2013
You have "light" - May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dani Petkova
April 10, 2013
Stefan was a great artist and an amazing friend! Miss him so much! You'll always be in our hearts!
Mira Rasheva
April 10, 2013
Thank you for knowing you... Thank you for letting me touch your vast soul and heart... Thank you for sharing a lot of great moments and your visionary thoughts with me and the beauty of your Creations with the World... You will always be in my heart... Farewell and see you in another life, my dear friend!
April 10, 2013
Stefan illuminated the world around him with both his works of art as well as his magnetic personality. His thirst for life was contagious. He loved people and yearned to elevate the spirit of those around him. Regardless of whether you knew Stefan for decades or had just met him, you knew that you were in the presence of a genuine artist with a genuine heart. Will love & adore you always, Melissa
You are missed more than words could ever articulate.
Melissa Burkard
April 10, 2013
Emelie Nilsson
April 10, 2013
A man with a golden heart. May you rest in peace, Stefan.
Katerina Dlugosova
April 10, 2013
I didn't know Stefan so well, we met on Facebook, but we wrote lot of words.. He was really good person, very positive and funny at all. I'm really sorry I can't meet him. :( Now he is in heaven and watching us. Thank you for everything, Stefan...
John Dutkiewicz
April 10, 2013
a facebook friend of a great man.
Sue Huff
April 10, 2013
Stefan was such a talented and creative person, he will be missed by the Naples community.
Joy BOBEV
April 10, 2013
RIP Stefan?
April 10, 2013
Stefan was an incredible man blessed with memorable talents, but most importantly, he was memorable person. We will miss you dearly. ~~Marta
Ivan Karabelov
April 10, 2013
RIP my dear FRIEND!
Lisa Pasler
April 10, 2013
Stefan's kindness, enthusiasm and creativity was an inspiration to everyone who had the privilidge of knowing him. While the loss of this fine man is devestating, I can only hope the spirit of his soul, his kind and gentle heart, lives on through each if us. He will be missed, but never fully gone. Just imagine the beauty, comfort and awe he's taking in as he's greeted by Heaven's loving embrace.
Adam Junkroski
April 9, 2013
Stefan's wonderful point of view and creative eye made some fantastic art. We've lost a great treasure. I will miss him.
April 9, 2013
You will be missed Stefan, RIP dear man.
Michael Andreev
April 9, 2013
Miss you my cousin, my brother.
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