Andrew F. Stasio

Andrew Francis Stasio, one of the Lord’s children, passed away on August 1, 2010 after a lengthy illness. Born June 11, 1917 in New York and graduated from Norwich University where he was inducted into its Hall of Honor. Andy came to Texas with Army Exchange after World War II. A life-long restaurateur Andy brought Big Boy restaurants, Shakey’s Pizza, and other food concepts to Texas. Andy was a president of the Texas Restaurant Association, Outstanding Restaurateur in Texas & in its Hall of Fame. His last restaurant was Slider & Blues where he loved to greet his customers and support local community activities like Hillcrest High School sports teams. He served on the Board of Governors of Northwood Institute; Knights of Columbus, Order of Malta, and was a president of Kiwanis, Golf Executives, and many other charitable organizations. He was a member of Exchange Club. Andy helped found an orphanage in Italy and was awarded the Hope Humanitarian Award from Care International, where he served as a trustee of the Care Foundation. Andy was on the Board of Holy Angels School in Shreveport; and founded the Taste of Shreveport to support Holy Angels School for the retarded. Andy was a sports fan; attending every home game of the Cowboys and Mavericks from the teams’ founding to 2008 when poor health ended his attendance. He was a devoted Rangers fan and season ticket holder. Visitation for Andy will be from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 with services on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Sparkman Hillcrest Northwest Hwy. Chapel. Andy was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Ann, and survived by his wife, Norma; children, Drew & his wife Trudy, and Steve & his wife Mary; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; and many dear friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Holy Angels School in Shreveport, La., or Autism Speaks.