Andy is survived by his wife of 56 years, Beverly of Lexington, Ky., his son Stephen (Tonya), his daughter Christie (David, dec'd), and son Michael ( Marcia). He was Papa to two lovely granddaughters, Heather and Hannah Garcia. He is also survived by a niece, Mirtha Usher, and 2 nephews, Juan and Jorge Dominguez.
Andy was born in 1936 in Ciego de Avila, Cuba. His mother, Ramona Vega was from Galicia Spain and his father Esteban Garcia was from the Canary Islands. He lost both his parents at a young age and immigrated by himself to the United States to attend school at 17 years old. He graduated in 1957 from Hiwassee College in Madisonville, Tennessee where he worked full time, went to school and learned English. In 1959 he graduated from the University of Tennessee and in 1962 from the University of Missouri.
Andy worked in Lexington, Kentucky and San Francisco, California before finally settling in Sarasota, Florida. His work career included working as the Clinical Director for Sarasota/Manatee Guidance Center and then Manatee Glens. He and his wife, Beverly owned and operated Beverly's Geri-Inn and Beverly's Too assisted living facilities in Sarasota for 14 years.
Andy enjoyed the outdoor activities including gardening, creating beautiful landscaped areas, camping and caring for all his animals while living at his prior home in Myakka Valley Ranches. He was also a talented artist in oils. He loved books and was an avid reader. Andy was energetic, a very kind and patient person with an uplifting personality and positive outlook. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com for the Garcia family.
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