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Andrew J. "Andy" Vasas

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Andrew Vasas Obituary

ANDREW J. VASAS "ANDY" PORTAGE, IN FORMERLY MERRILLVILLE
Andrew J. "Andy" Vasas, age 62 of Portage and formerly of Merrillville, passed away peacefully in his home on December 3, 2009. He attended Merrillville High School, where he was a stand out athlete. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Andy gave 36 1/2 years of his life to U.S. Steel where he was a vicing foreman. He was a member of Local 1014. Andy enjoyed fishing and off track betting. He was preceded in death by his parents: Andrew and Patricia Vasas and brother, David A. Vasas. Andy is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Lana (nee Halsted) Vasas of Portage; two daughters: Amy Lasley of Valparaiso and Andrea (Simon) Gresser of Hobart; he was a wonderful Papa to his grandchildren: Morgan Lasley, Colton Gresser and Makenlie Hamlin. They were his heart and soul and he lived every day for them. Also survived by sister, Patricia (Rod) Marinkovich of Wheat- field; brothers: Ricky Vasas of AZ and Eddie Vasas of FL; nieces: Raeann (Steve) Richardson of Wheatfield and Tina (Mark) Finlay of NJ and other nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Monday, December 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th St., Hobart with cremation following the service, Rev. John Blakslee officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Monday from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home (Hobart). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 2520 Elisha Ave., Zion, IL 60099 are requested. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Published by The Times from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Vasas

16 Entries

Miriam Voelker

November 30, 2022

Dear Lana, I was just sent a reminder about Andy. It still hurts and I really pray that you Lana are well. He was so loved by so many. It´s hard to believe it´s been 12 years. I know we will all see him again. Praise God for that! Here´s my email if any of the family wants to say hi to an old neighbor!
Miriam Raczynski Voelker
I´m in FL...
[email protected]
God bless the family!

Lysa Wefler

January 22, 2010

Lana, Amy, and Andrea,
I am truely sorry to read about the loss of Andy. He was a wonderful man who I know was loved and enjoyed very much. My condolences go out to all of you. If theres anything you need...please let me know. Sincerely, Lysa Wefler and family

Raeanne Richardson

December 8, 2009

Uncle Andy was a great man and person....he will be soo missed....we will be there for Aunt Lana and girls...I loved his voice and will miss hearing him say "hey baby". Raeanne Richardson

Laurie Robbins

December 7, 2009

Lana and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Andy was a great guy and I know he will be missed by so many.
Sympathies,

Kimm Vargas & family

December 7, 2009

Lana & family,
I am sorry for your loss. Andy was a great guy and we have lots of memories from Hunters Inn. May the memories you have stay dear to your heart. May God bless all of you.

Dama Grigsby

December 7, 2009

Dear Lana, Amy and Andrea:

I am so sorry to hear about Andy. He was a great guy. Hopefully your memories will help soothe your pain.

December 6, 2009

Dear Lana and Family and Patty, Rick & Ed,
I think of your family often. Andy was a wonderful guy to grow up with and all of you will treasure his memory forever. Please accept my sympathy. May your good memories cheer you in this time of sorrow.. God Bless. Janet (Webster) Bohney. (I was Andy's neighbor for 16 years of my life.)

Sue Zientara (Markancek)

December 6, 2009

Dear Lana and family,
My sincere sympathy to all of you. Life is so very precious. Treasure your memories and always hold your family close.

Patty - I think of you often and how much family and friends have always meant for you.

December 6, 2009

So sorry for your loss. I graduated with Andy , In fact I was just going to look him up to let him know about our 45 yr reunion next year. He was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Barb Davis (Vargo)

Jan Morton (Nelson)

December 6, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to your family. Andy was a special person.

CJ Johnson

December 6, 2009

May I offer my condolences to your family at your time of great loss! I played football with Andy, CJ Johnson Class of '68. He was a great team member and nice guy off the field. You are in my thoughts and prayers! God Bless You All!
CJ Johnson, Houston, TX

December 5, 2009

To Lana & family, I am so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts & prayers to get through this sad time in your lives. Bless you all.
Barbi Stolzmann
MHS class of '69

Miriam Raczynski

December 5, 2009

Dear Lana and Family, I grew up with Andy, since we were 12 yrs. old. We were from the same neighborhood and he was a dear, dear friend. He was always someone you could count on, and I know that he was loved by many people, not just me. My sympathy and my heart goes out to your family and I am keeping him and all of you in my prayers. God bless you all, Miriam Raczynski Voelker

Theresa Lesczynske

December 5, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Andy was so a great husband,father, and gradfather and he will be sadly missed.

Paul/Becky Zonghetti

December 5, 2009

Lana and family, Our hearts go out to you in this time of loss. We are so deeply saddened at the loss of Andy. He was such a good friend to us both and he will be deeply missed forever. Know that you're all in our thoughts and prayers.

marcella

December 5, 2009

My Heart weeps for Lana, Patty and all that loved such a warm and wonderful man as Andy. The world will be a dimmer place without him. May the beautiful memories left behind comfort and ease the pain of his passing.

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