Our son, Andrew, was born thirty years ago. And, typical Andrew fashion was 2 weeks late and after 32 hours of labor joined us - coming out with that big grin and infectious smile that we all have come to know and love.
We are so fortunate to have so many memories, many of which include you all who are keeping us strong and getting us through this. Memories….of his first steps while on vacation with our friends in the outer banks of NC. All the Christmases he got us up at 6 in the morning—waiting for his grandparents and aunts/uncles to come wearing their PJs. The swim meets. Baseball and basketball games. The many vacations we took all over the world – the time we got lost on the subway in Paris, he went scuba diving with his dad in Malta and the Caribbean. Golfing with family and friends. The camping and fishing trips.
Removing the house alarm sensors so we couldn’t tell what time he came home…but his mother was always awake and he knew it! Then, sneaking out during those sleep overs. As college students having his friends congregate before going out the Wednesday before Thanksgiving waiting for a cab—no Uber back then. A birthday party his friends had for him in Key West. Watching him doing the things he was passionate about: scuba diving and cooking, attending Bills games and who can forget those marvelous 5-hour mash potatoes at thanksgiving. But, most of all, seeing him grow into the person he was today – caring, compassionate, witty, fun-loving, generous, thoughtful, always putting others first—we can go on and on.
Andrew was a fabulous son. A grandson, nephew, cousin…and a friend to us all. He will be sorely missed but always remembered – thanks to you all.
We can’t express enough how grateful we are to have you all support us during this time.
It is amazing to us how many lives he touched.
Andrew, you thought we were helicopter parents. Now, you can be our helicopter son and watch over all of us. Your grandfathers and your grandmother will take care of you until we meet again.
A life celebration for Andrew will be held Monday, June 18, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Caballero Rivero Southern, 15011 West Dixie Highway, North Miami, FL 33181.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.DignityMemorial.com/Caballero-Rivero-Southern for the Alessi family.
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