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ANDREW PAREZO Obituary
ANDREW PAUL PAREZO
In Loving Memory of Andrew Paul Parezo, who died suddenly on February 4, 2017. He was 56. Andy was deeply proud to follow in his father's footsteps as a master electrician. He was a patriot and veteran of the US Navy SeaBees. He had a remarkable and gregarious personality. There was never a person Andy didn't make a friend, or make laugh, or stand behind as best he could. His death shocks all he touched. Andy is survived by his wife Tammie; their young daughter Jessica; his adult children Adam and Susan; and his grandson Clayton. His death is also keenly felt by his sister Janice (Bunni) Donohue; his close cousins Cathy Merkel and Christie Whetzel and their families, and his partner and friend Charlie Anderson. Visitation is February 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Everly Wheatley Funeral Home of Alexandria, VA. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on February 10 at 10 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church of Alexandria, VA. In lieu of flowers, friends of the family have created a fund in support of the educational and mental health needs of Andy's young daughter, Jessica. Please visit https://www.youcaring.com/WeLoveJess for more information.
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Memories and Condolences
for ANDREW PAREZO
Sponsored by His Loving Wife, Tammie .
Stephanie Vittoria
February 4, 2025
I think of you often, Andy. You were a kind, fun and generous person. You are missed, my friend.
Deborah Connelly
June 3, 2024
I lived up the street on Cheverly for years and was best friends with Andy's younger brother, Vince. I didn't know Andy well because he was older than us, but still, on Laurel Avenue we all felt like family.
Tammie
February 2, 2024
Miss you every day! We love you.
John
February 4, 2023
Still thought of and missed.
November 26, 2020
Happy 60th! Andy
Charlie
November 26, 2019
Andy, Happy Birthday! I wish we could go out to celebrate. Take care
Charlie
November 26, 2018
Happy Birthday, Andy! I really do think about you everyday.
September 19, 2018
I miss you everyday daddy and know you are happy with God.
John
February 3, 2018
I can't even count how many times I've thought of you in this past year, Andy. You are greatly missed...
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Daddy's little bean
January 30, 2018
Michael Male
November 26, 2017
Happy Birthday Andy!! You will always be missed and yes, a light will be left on always.
Charlie
November 26, 2017
Andy,
Gone, but certainly not forgotten. Happy Birthday.
I lose my breath every single day thinking of you. Your voice is always there guiding me into happiness. We miss you and love you so much
Susan Parezo
September 5, 2017
Dennis Barton
June 17, 2017
Every time I pass by Carriage House Cir
I say a prayer for Andy and his family
Dennis Barton
June 16, 2017
My friend Andy, I always think about you, and will always remember you
Tammie Tammie
June 13, 2017
Tammie Tammie
June 13, 2017
re-creating our first date
Tammie Tammie
June 13, 2017
Andy and his puppy
Tammie Tammie
June 13, 2017
He loved his children
Tammie Parezo
June 13, 2017
Tammie Parezo
June 13, 2017
Tammie Parezo
June 13, 2017
Tammie Parezo
June 13, 2017
Andy loved his children
Tammie Parezo
June 13, 2017
Jess and her daddy
Tammie Parezo
June 13, 2017
June 13, 2017
June 13, 2017
Its been 129 days and I miss you so much
tammie parezo
May 11, 2017
I miss you every single day and love you with all my heart.
Meghan
April 3, 2017
Deepest condolences and y'all are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
March 29, 2017
Our lives changed forever on February 4th. We miss you every single day! You will always be in our hearts.
March 8, 2017
I miss you and love you more than words can say. You have been constantly in my thoughts and prayers since the tragic event of February 4th.
Someone so special can never be forgotten. Thank you for your friendship and kindness, Andy.
John Adelsberger
March 1, 2017
Scott Selzer
February 25, 2017
Great guy ,always willing to help you when needed .lots of good memory's from high school days to our grown up years,
Jim Larocco
February 13, 2017
Andy was our community's electrician and knew everything about our community. He was honest, true, loyal, generous and always ready to help us out. On behalf of all us in Old Town Village, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies. Sincerely, James A. Larocco, President, Old Town Village Homeowners Association, Alexandria, VA
Cyndy Gann
February 10, 2017
Prayers for the entire Parezo family and all Andy's numerous friends and colleagues. He will be missed by all especially those of us that have known him for a very long time. We will miss you Andy.
Randy, Cyndy, Matt and Jeff
Dianne Wienand Lemanski
February 10, 2017
I had the pleasure of growing up with the Parezo family. Andy was a little bit older, and Vince was a little bit younger. I knew them both as children. I smile remembering our fort house competition (Jimmy was in it, too) when there were a couple empty lots on Laurel Ave. You were always a good guy, Andy - funny, energetic, never mean (and you could have been being older than me). To your family - I am praying for you to have strength to get through this and to eventually have fond memories of a wonderful man. Bunni, hugs.
Molly, Scott and Thomas
February 9, 2017
Tammie and Jessica,
So deeply sorry for your loss of Andy.
Prayers for you, your family and friends.
Sandy MacSorley Smith
February 9, 2017
My deepest sympathy to your family!
Jane Anderson
February 9, 2017
Our Prayers are with all of Andy's family, I will always remember Andy from our days of Cub Scout camping with Adam, Henry, Matt C. and Matt G. We all had alot of fun. Andy always looked out for the boys and taught them things over the years they have known each other. RIP
Jane & Hank Anderson
Tom & Pam McCloy
February 9, 2017
Tammie, Jessica, Adam and Susan,
Our hearts our broken. Andy was a wonderful friend and neighbor. We will miss him. Our prayers are with all of you that God gives you strength. Tom & Pam
Kim & Kevin Gilliam
February 9, 2017
Andy had a way of making everyone feel like family, he will be deeply missed. Our prayers are with all of you.
Christina
February 9, 2017
Always generous, grateful, and good for a laugh. You'll be missed Andy. My deepest sympathies to all those who mourn his loss.
February 8, 2017
Bunni, such sad news. The loss of another sibling, your brother Andy, just breaks my heart for you. You have had more than your share of heartache yet you always remain strong. Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for all of the family that Andy has suddenly left behind. I have fond memories of my high school days at the Parezo home. Your parents, and your brothers were always welcoming. I wish you strength and courage as you find your way through this difficult time. May you always find peace knowing that Andy loved you. Cherish the memories of smiles and brighter days. You will always be my dear friend....all my love.
Amy
Lesa Parezo Lyall
February 8, 2017
My prayers are with the whole family. I will cherish all the wonferful firsts in my life with Andy he was my first brother-in-law, had my first yard and scooners of beer, first nephew and niece, first homemade guacamole on my first and only trip to California and the list goes on. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed but never forgotten. RIP
With much love
Lesa
Jerry Maatta
February 8, 2017
"Thank you Andy for being such a good friend. You were one of the kindest gentleman I ever knew. I will always remember you and May You Rest In Peace!"
February 8, 2017
Tony and I can't express how great this loss is! He was a wonderful and caring friend.
Love and prayers being sent for all.
Scott Reiter
February 8, 2017
Andy will always make me laugh. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers, God Bless.
February 8, 2017
There are no words to express the sadness I feel for the family. Have faith that God will see you through this incredibly difficult time.
My heart goes out to you all.
Stacey (Whetzel) Davis
Kelvin Ruffin
February 8, 2017
Andy was a great guy and a great friend. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Steve Ruths
February 8, 2017
This will be a major loss for me in my list of great friends and business relations as I know it will be for a very large group.
Trish Moore
February 8, 2017
Tammie, Jessica, Adam, and Susan....we love you and are thinking of you. Andy was one of the most generous people I have ever know and I was fortunate to call him my brother-in-law and for Zach to have him as an uncle. Love, Tricia, Roy and Zachary
Sue (Wilson) Krick
February 8, 2017
Oh, Bunni, my heart is breaking for you. Though I've not seen Andy in forever, I'm certain he was grateful for your Motherly and Sisterly love throughout his life . I know you were so proud of him, his Military service and all that he and his family brought into your life.
I pray that you will feel his presence with every passing butterfly in Spring, every Red Cardinal in Winter and every found Penny from Heaven.
Jennie & Chris HAWKINS
February 8, 2017
ADAM, Condolences from the Hawkins Family. We are with you in our prayers.
February 8, 2017
My dearest Bunni,
I am dumbfounded at hearing the sad news. I have fond memories of Andy as a young, fun-loving teenager when we would visit and hangout at your house on Laurel Ave. Fast forward 30 or so years to Bowie and my interactions with him were at a different level with Susan and Adam attending Benjamin Tasker Middle School. He was a caring father who was involved with their education as well as their out-of-school activities. I know he was involved in scouting with Adam. As a parent, Andy was a staunch advocate for Susan and Adam while at the same time supporting how my staff and I ran the school.
Andy was much too young to leave us and thus his sudden departure from this earth is quite upsetting. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time. Hopefully, the memory of his smile along with the many happy times you and your family had with him will help to ease the pain of your loss. Take care my good friend and may the good Lord watch over you and your loved ones.
John
Jeff & Kathy Girdler
February 8, 2017
So sad to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cynthia Heikel
February 8, 2017
This is such sad news. My heart goes out to you, Bunni. Sending prayers and hugs.
Joan Allerton
February 8, 2017
There are no words to ease the pain of losing Andy so young. As a friend of his family and godmother of his sister Bunni, I have been there for all the family. Wish much love and comfort.
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