She made being her friend easy and fun, the many trips to Florida,  going out with the girls, watching the Saints games, several cruises and countless shopping trips.  None of these activities will ever be the same  She raised 2  boys that are now wonderful men.  Her love for Mark and his love for her was a thing of beauty.  Thank God for bringing her into my life for 25 plus years and also curse God for taking her away from us.  She will live forever is each of us that knew her, she truly was the wind beneath out wings
Favorite memory out of many: on a sailboat in the islands to snorkel, Andi does not go in the water, afraid of fish.  She got bored staying on the boat and wanted to go to the beach but the boat was "docked" 25 feet from the shore, lets just say I saw a Jew walking on water that day and we laughed about that for years.  Will miss you every day, I promised you we would all take care of your boys and we all will. 
 

Our hearts are heavy on learning of the passing of Andi we will always keep her smile her warmth the wonderful conversations and all the laughter we shared . Andi always shared a journey she had been on with us and always talked about her sons. To the family of Andi we will keep you all in our prayers and please accept our sincerely sympathy for your loss. From Dorothy and Oscar at Oscar’s Jewelry.


Alan and I send our heartfelt condolences and love. Alan walked in Mark’s shoes just 11 years ago and we know the pain and swirl of emotions that are going on. We are so sorry for your grief.

I first met Mark and Andi 10 years ago, when Alan introduced me to his 1) beloved friends, 
and 2) The Jazz Fest. 

Alan’s first wife also fought and lost a Pancreatic Cancer battle, 11 years ago. I was apprehensive about how I would be received by Alan’s close friends who were still grieving the loss of their dear friend.  

My worries were put to rest when I met Andi. Her oversized warmth, “say it like it is” opinionated honesty, fun-loving nature, great taste for the finer things in life, passion, and gracious hospitality immediately put me at ease. Just as she was likely “sizing me up”, I was also forming “first impressions“. The very FIRST one was what an incredibly devoted and loving mother she was. The reason this is #1, is because shortly after we arrived and while she was giving me a tour of her beautiful house and cats she loved (ALMOST as much as Matt and Jeffrey), the phone rang. I’m not sure whether it was Matt or Jeffrey who called, but I saw her pick up the phone, and suddenly her face lit up with a huge smile like a lightbulb had just been turned on. After hanging up, she asked me to excuse the interruption, which I of course did. What she told me however, was that she spoke to her guys almost daily, and It seemed clear her sons were more than her children, but were also her friends. She told me about both, where they were in their life’s journeys, and how proud she was. I believe she even told me about Meredith, who had not yet officially become part of the family. 

I guess the wonderful quality about Andi that struck me most was that all of her friends became family, and she treated most family like friends. Mark was not only her  best friend, but the love of her life. 
Andi will remain in our hearts and minds forever.
Love,
Susan and Alan Bell

OBITUARIO

Andrea Cooperstein Madderra

6 agosto, 1959 – 20 agosto, 2020

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

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