Andrew R. DeCarlo

1932 - 2022

Andrew R. DeCarlo, 90, of Rydal, formerly of Ashland, passed away peacefully at home Aug. 4, 2022.

Andy was born May 22, 1932, in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of Frank and Mary (Shafari) DeCarlo. He married Catherine Modafferi on March 1, 1952. The family has lost a wonderful man.

Andy grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he met the love of his life, Cathy. He served in the Army and followed his father's footsteps in the envelope business. An opportunity to manage and help build Tri-State Envelope brought him and his family to Ashland.

Andy embraced country life by becoming an avid golfer, bridge player, bowler, gardener (mostly tomatoes, not zucchinis) and a high school sports enthusiast. When the Spartans weren't playing, he and Cathy could be found at Fountain Springs burning up the dance floor. Andy retired to Myrtle Beach, S.C. After the loss of his soulmate Cathy, Andy moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, where he delighted in golfing at Bear Lakes and dining out with friends, while enjoying and gloating about the sunny weather and perfect breezes.

Andy will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a loyal friend. He was loved by the employees of Tri-State and by all who knew him. No event or family gathering was complete without Andy's stand-up comedy routine with his expert timing and delivery, followed by his own raucous laugh.

Those that will miss him most (many who would not be here without him) include his son, Frank DeCarlo and his wife, Rosita; daughter, Marie McDowell and her husband, Gary; daughter, Lisa Mlinac and her husband, Mike; daughter, Andrea Welsh and her husband, Rob; his 12 grandchildren, Lindsey (Sean), Tristan (Logan), Andrew, Joseph, Charlie (Jenn), Jenna, Anthony (Danielle), Christopher (Haley), Katie, Anne Marie (Shawn), Gregory and Zach; and his 11 great-grandchildren, Macey, Paitra, Josephine, Nicholas, Anthony, Vincent, Emmy, Elijah, Fae, Ives and Jessa.

A private family service will be held. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.