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In Loving Memory

Andrew J. LaRosa

Born 10/6/1941

Andrew (Andy) J. LaRosa, 79, of Fenton, Missouri was called home on Friday, January 29, 2021.  Born in Campobello Di Mazara, Sicily, immigrated to St. Louis with his father Nicola LaRosa and mother Mary (nee DiNatale) in 1952.

Andy fiercely loved his family and is survived by his beautiful wife of 55 years Charlene (nee Weber), his children Maria (Tom), Big Nick (favorite daughter-in-law, Shelly), Little Angie (Reed) and Little Nick (favorite daughter in law, Chrissy).  There are 9 grandchildren Joe (Rachel), Jon (Lynsey), Tori, Lexi, Nicholas, Lauryn, Drew and 3 great grandchildren, Joie, Kai and Xander.  He is also survived by his sister, Angie Pantaleo (Vito) of Campobello Di Mazara, Sicily.  He was adored by all his sisters and brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.  Anyone he met was family!

Andy became an American citizen on October 5, 1990.  He was proud to be an American and cherished what America was founded upon, flag always flying and much respect for our military and first responders.

In his younger years, Andy loved playing and coaching soccer.  He mentored many young boys from the Busch and Fred Weber soccer clubs. His second home was Fenton Park.   He was a faithful St. Louis sports fan.  He loved the St. Louis Cardinals and the Blues, (LGB!).

Road trip vacations and beaches with his wife, family and friends was always a highlight.  If there was a beach he was in his element.

Everyone was his “favorite” and if he called you “ugly” you knew he loved you. He was loving, loyal, fair, and passionate.  Charlene was his princess, and he was her prince.  A love story to be told!  A life well lived and well loved. We will be together again someday.

Visitation and service honoring Andy will begin at 10am CST on Wednesday, February 3 at Kutis Funeral Home, 10151 Gravois Road, Affton, MO 63123.  Service will begin at 1pm, CST followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery, 6901 MacKenzie Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Wounded Warriors, BackStoppers, or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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30 thoughts on “Andrew J. LaRosa”

  1. Andy will be missed, that is for sure. He always had a smile on his face. Such a loving man. He had a loving family and so many loving friends. I am sure the Angels welcomed him with open arms.

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  2. Andy will be missed, that is for sure. He always had a smile on his face. Such a loving man. He had a loving family and so many loving friends. I am sure the Angels welcomed him with open arms.

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  3. Andy was and kind and loving man. I enjoyed working with him years ago. He always had smile on his face. Deepest sympathy to Charlene and all the family

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  4. Andy was and kind and loving man. I enjoyed working with him years ago. He always had smile on his face. Deepest sympathy to Charlene and all the family

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  5. Andy and Charlene are family. Andy was like a brother to John and loved dearly. We enjoyed taking trips with Andy and Charlene and our friends, Ray and Judy and Tony and Marlene. We were his extended brothers and sisters. He will be missed each and every day. John will miss their daily phone conversations and very lively at times.

    Andy, we will see you on the other side when God is ready for us.

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  6. Andy and Charlene are family. Andy was like a brother to John and loved dearly. We enjoyed taking trips with Andy and Charlene and our friends, Ray and Judy and Tony and Marlene. We were his extended brothers and sisters. He will be missed each and every day. John will miss their daily phone conversations and very lively at times.

    Andy, we will see you on the other side when God is ready for us.

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  7. Sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. We are so glad we got to know him and the rest of his family, all loving and gracious as Andy . He will be missed .

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  8. Sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. We are so glad we got to know him and the rest of his family, all loving and gracious as Andy . He will be missed .

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  9. Loved Andy, he was a sweetie. We’ll miss him at the harbor and our get-togethers! Love you too, Char, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs from Cathy Jaeger & Mike Minzes.

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  10. Loved Andy, he was a sweetie. We’ll miss him at the harbor and our get-togethers! Love you too, Char, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs from Cathy Jaeger & Mike Minzes.

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  11. I remember when we met 48 years ago. I met Charlene at volleyball and she invited us to a crazy bowl. I told her that my husband was kind of quiet, and Charlene’s response was “don’t worry, my husband will talk to anyone”, and that he did. We fast became friends, and “family”. He was the best! We will miss you so very much!

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  12. I remember when we met 48 years ago. I met Charlene at volleyball and she invited us to a crazy bowl. I told her that my husband was kind of quiet, and Charlene’s response was “don’t worry, my husband will talk to anyone”, and that he did. We fast became friends, and “family”. He was the best! We will miss you so very much!

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  13. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I had to laugh about the ugly reference. I remember him saying that to me when I’d come over as a young girl. Such a family man. So sorry for your loss.

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  14. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I had to laugh about the ugly reference. I remember him saying that to me when I’d come over as a young girl. Such a family man. So sorry for your loss.

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  15. Andy was quite a guy – he never met a stranger. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Andy’s family especially Charlene. We are blessed to have had Andy enter our lives.

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  16. Andy was quite a guy – he never met a stranger. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Andy’s family especially Charlene. We are blessed to have had Andy enter our lives.

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  17. So sorry for your loss Nick, Shell, Friends and Family – even though he’s in a much better place, I know he will be greatly missed!!

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  18. So sorry for your loss Nick, Shell, Friends and Family – even though he’s in a much better place, I know he will be greatly missed!!

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  19. Andy and Char was always a joy to be around at the harbor and other functions. Andy will be greatly missed by all of those that he touched with his genuine friendship, honesty, and personal integrity. Special people like Andy are and always will be a true treasure. Miss you man…love you too Char.

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  20. Andy and Char was always a joy to be around at the harbor and other functions. Andy will be greatly missed by all of those that he touched with his genuine friendship, honesty, and personal integrity. Special people like Andy are and always will be a true treasure. Miss you man…love you too Char.

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  21. Wonderful man who helped provide a memory of a lifetime experience in Sicily with my parents Roland and Victoria DeGregorio and two of my brothers in 1996

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  22. Wonderful man who helped provide a memory of a lifetime experience in Sicily with my parents Roland and Victoria DeGregorio and two of my brothers in 1996

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  23. I met Char in grade school at Our Lady of Sorrows. We stayed friends throughout our teen years and when she met Andy. I attended their wedding and as things happen, she started her family and we lost touch for 40 years. Through Ancestry.com I found them living about two blocks from me. I went to lunch at their house and Andy came in from an errand. He greeted me with a big
    hug, a kiss on the cheek, and all those years just melted away. Both Char and Andy picked up right where we left off so many years previous. That was Andy and Char LaRosa, an incredible couple!

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  24. I met Char in grade school at Our Lady of Sorrows. We stayed friends throughout our teen years and when she met Andy. I attended their wedding and as things happen, she started her family and we lost touch for 40 years. Through Ancestry.com I found them living about two blocks from me. I went to lunch at their house and Andy came in from an errand. He greeted me with a big
    hug, a kiss on the cheek, and all those years just melted away. Both Char and Andy picked up right where we left off so many years previous. That was Andy and Char LaRosa, an incredible couple!

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  25. Charlene and Family, We have been with you in thoughts
    and prayers this past week. God bless all of you and we will
    keep you all in prayers. Andy was a special guy and will be
    missed.by so many. Love,

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  26. Charlene and Family, We have been with you in thoughts
    and prayers this past week. God bless all of you and we will
    keep you all in prayers. Andy was a special guy and will be
    missed.by so many. Love,

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