Andrew Philip Daly, 54, of St. Louis, died Saturday, October 26, 2019 in the Fern & Russell De Greeff Hospice House. He spent his final days surrounded by loved ones and friends. Cherished husband of Merideth A. Daly (nee Long), loving son of the late Francis P. and Mary Jo (Soesbe) Daly, beloved brother of Jim Ewinger (Brenda Johnson), Barbara Daly-Housman (Nathan Housman), Pat (Gayle) Daly, Marianne Stratton, Bob Daly (Heidi Arambarri-Daly) Margie (Steve) Swanner, Sara Daly, and the late Matt and Michael John Daly. Treasured uncle of Tina, Ryan, Peter, Molly, Nick, Jeff, Nicole, Inaki, Scott, Kate, Alexander, Victoria, Filip, Jenna, and the late Lizzie. Devoted son-in law of Delphine Long, dear brother-in-law of Larry (Kathy) Long and the late Patricia Fellner (Rick Fernow). Our valued nephew, cousin, great-uncle, neighbor, colleague, mentor, and friend.
Andrew was born November 29, 1964 in Burlington, Iowa and was raised in the Catholic faith. He graduated from Burlington Notre Dame High School in 1983. In 1992, he graduated with honors from DeVry Technical Institute in Kansas City, Missouri with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems. He took courses in the MBA program at Webster University and earned LEAN and Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from St. Louis Community College.
Andrew loved his work and was a brilliant computer programmer, database manager, and engineer. He was a talented chef. He enjoyed listening to music, attending concerts and air shows, playing disc golf, and visiting zoos, museums and the botanical garden. He watched documentaries and had a keen mind that retained knowledge, so he was able to talk to anyone about almost anything. He was known for his quick wit and sense of humor. Andrew would help anyone in need and was an inspiration to his friends in the recovery community. He was a lifelong Cubs fan. He adored his cats. Andrew was grateful for the life he lived.
St. Louis visitation will be held at Kutis Funeral Home in Affton on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 1 to 3 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. with Reverend Thomas Keller officiating.
Burlington, Iowa visitation, memorial service, and inurnment will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Arrangements are pending.
A memorial has been established.