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Eric D'Andrea Obituary
Virginia Beach - Eric Michael D'Andrea, of Virginia Beach, passed away suddenly on November 2, 2015 at the age of 18 years. He was born on July 23, 1997 in Havelock, North Carolina to Christopher and Eileen (formerly Domonkos) D'Andrea. Eric was a proud graduate of the Class of 2015 of Princess Anne High School earning his International Baccalaureate Diploma. In high school he was a cadet in the Navy JROTC program and a member of the rowing team. Boy Scouts of America was also an integral part of his life. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout with four Silver Palms and served various times on staff for National Youth Leadership Training. He was a member of Troop and Crew 490 of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, and a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow Blue Heron Lodge.
Left to cherish his memory are his parents; brother Dylan; and grandparents Bernarda Fonseca and Carol and Louis D'Andrea. Further survived by other family and friends.
Visitation for Eric will be held on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Altmeyer Funeral Home-Southside Chapel (5792 Greenwich Rd. Virginia Beach, VA) from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Memorial Service to be conducted on Saturday, November 7 at the funeral home at 4:00 PM. Online condolences may be offered at www.altmeyerfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to support the establishment of an NYLT scholarship fund at Tidewater Council BSA.
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Karen Manges
November 21, 2015
I am extremely sorry to hear about Eric's passing. I am thinking of and praying for your family. I know you have cherished memories of Eric. Please keep these especially close to your heart during this difficult time.
Karen
Venture Crew 115
Mike & Rose O'Beirne
November 6, 2015
Eileen, Chris & Dylan,
May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are deeply sorry.
Eric leading our Crew during our trip to Shenandoah National Park this past spring.
Bill Sheedy
November 6, 2015
DeGroff Family
November 6, 2015
Eric, you will be dearly missed.
Jose Polica
November 5, 2015
Eric u were an awesome friend 2 me and the GTMO Community I have no words to describe how I feeling right now.....my condolences and prayers go out to The D'Andrea Family during this difficult time RIP Eric you will be missed dearly!!
Lehua Brown
November 5, 2015
I will always remember Eric as a stoic and sincere young man who was kind enough to share some of his fond memories of a passed loved one of my own.
My deepest heart felt condolences to all of those left behind.
Lehua
Pete & Belinda Frothingham
November 5, 2015
We cannot even begin to fathom the pain and loss you are experiencing. We will hold you close in our thoughts and prayers. Know that we are and will be there for you. Much love to all of you.
Dawn Going
November 5, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Denise Henson
November 5, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Eric. I remember him as a very nice young man from our days with PA NJROTC. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Mike & Rose O'Beirne
November 5, 2015
A beautiful life that came to an end, he died as he lived, everyone's friend. In our hearts a memory will always be kept, of one we loved, and will never forget.
We are truly sorry for your loss. We will always have fond memories of Eric. Rest in Peace.
November 5, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. So very sorry for your loss.
The Seute Family
Lisa DeGroff
November 4, 2015
We are so sorry to hear this. Eric was a vital part of our GTMO community while he lived there. Prayers for he and his family.
Joy Redd
November 4, 2015
I am heartbroken for your family. Sending you love and prayers.
Jim McInerney
November 4, 2015
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
Kevin Zarth
November 4, 2015
I cannot even begin to fathom what you must be going through. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Brazzle
November 4, 2015
D'Andrea Family: I imagine there is no pain more far-reaching and deeper than losing a child. My heart and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.
Anita Monroe
November 4, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying you have sweet memories of your son.
Jim McFarland
November 4, 2015
Your family is in our prayers.
I can't imagine the loss and feelings that you are going through.
No words can express the sorrow over the loss of a child.
May God bless your family.
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