OBITUARY
Andrew F Faitak
October 29, 1946 – March 5, 2013
Andrew F. Faitak, 66, of New Fairfield, CT and North Myrtle Beach, SC passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday at Danbury Hospital. He was the husband of Leslie Schultz Faitak.
Born in Newburgh, NY, he was a son of the late Andrew and Josephine Zamenick Faitak. He was a 1964 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy. Andy then served with the US Air Force. An Operational Vice President with PSK Foodtown, he retired in 2008. Andy was a former District Sales Manager in the Tri-State area for Grand Union for over 40 years. He had been a New Fairfield resident for over 25 years. Andy was an avid boater and Yankees fan. He enjoyed softball, bowling and golf.
Known to his loving grandchildren as “Pa”, Andy will be deeply missed by them and his beloved children as well as many other family members and friends. Besides his wife, survivors include his sons: Joe of New Milford, CT and Ken and his wife, Tracy, of New Windsor, NY. His daughters: Debi Coniglio-Kilcourse of New Fairfield and Sue Lyden and her husband, Sean, of New Fairfield. His grandchildren: Ceara and Autumn Faitak, Anthony Faitak, Jessie, Tessa and Jay Kilcourse, Rebecca, Emma and Jack Lyden. His sister: Joanne Faitak of Newburgh, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 1pm at St. Edward Church, New Fairfield. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4pm to 8pm at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to The MS Treatment Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, CT 06418. To sign the on-line guest book or for further information, please go to www.thegreenfuneralhome.com
Services
- Visitation Friday, March 8, 2013
- Funeral Mass Saturday, March 9, 2013
REMEMBERING
Andrew F Faitak
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RECEIVE UPDATESKerri Fodor
March 12, 2013
Dearest Ken, Tracy & The Faitak Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all during this time. Take strength in cherished memories of Andy. Our prayers are with you.
Kerri Fodor & Joe Fierro
Lynn Mareth
March 11, 2013
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Andy. He was a very special person and will be missed by many.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
~Lynn & Mike
Brian Leo
March 10, 2013
Leslie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Andy was always so good to me growing up. He will be missed by all.
Brian, Keena, Christian, Aniya & Mia Leo
Jennifer Jaisingh
March 9, 2013
To the entire Faitak family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you all On this sad day...
March 9, 2013
please except my deepest sympathy on the passing of andy. I am sorry that we never got to meet but i am his cousin from california and after moving here when i got married andy and i lost touch . we were close at one time and over the years have thought of him often. you are in my thoughts and prayers. susan lowry mulvehill (victorville, california)
Ralph & Marie Baldassarri
March 9, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
DEJORDY ROGER & CAROL
March 9, 2013
LESLIE & FAMILY ARE THOUGHS @ PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. ANDY WAS A GREAT PERSON & FRIEND TO ALL. HE WILL BE MISSSED
Jan & Tom Cavanaugh
March 9, 2013
Dear Leslie, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family on the passing of Andy. He was a special person and we were blessed to come to know him through the golf league. With love, Jan and Tom Cavanaugh
Jeana Fanelli
March 9, 2013
Dear Leslie and Family,
A wonderful friend to my family and many others. Our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you all. Love, The Fanelli Family
Dan Katz
March 9, 2013
Dear Leslie and the Faitak Family,
I wanted to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of Andy. He was truly a unique person in so many ways and I feel special to have had the honor of both knowing him and having him as a major part of our company.
I can remember when I first heard about him from some of the Grand Union associates in the Connecticut stores and how it took over 6 months to get him to the point that he would accept the position we offered him at Foodtown. It wasn't that he didn't want to join our company. It turned out that he was reluctant to leave his associates behind. They weren't Grand Union's associates; they were his associates. Associates that he coached and brought up through the ranks over the many years that he was there both in Connecticut and Westchester. And it wasn't until the very end of Grand Union, when they were totally out of options as a company and going out of business that he finally said that he would accept the job at Foodtown. He was a captain and his ship was the Connecticut stores and he stayed until the very end, not for Grand Union at that point, but for the people that he cared about.
As I learned more about Andy and then witnessed how he conducted himself at Foodtown, I began to understand what set him apart from everyone else. He was a first class professional at all times and would go to amazing lengths to fight for the people in the company that, in his words, “make it happen”. As Foodtown did better once he joined, he would never take credit for any of the great things that were happening all around the company, no matter what. He would always talk in terms of the “Team”. I can remember having the privilege of listening to his stories and his thoughts on his philosophy of doing business and how selfless he always was. Back at Grand Union, he was responsible for many promotions of people who started in the stores and wound up being advanced to both the corporate offices including, in some cases, to positions that were senior to even his own. He never felt threatened by that notion. To him, it was about helping people do better. If someone was struggling in their job functions or even in their personal lives, he would council them and never give up on them even after many other people might have.
We all learned a lot from Andy and he was greatly loved by everyone in the company.
The supermarket business is a tough, competitive, low margin business and even in the face of tremendous pressure and constant challenges, he always wore a smile on his face and could keep everyone else smiling as well. He was the type of person that lit up the room when he walked in. His incredible spirit was unbreakable and he put everything into what he did every day. And he left an indelible mark on myself, Noah, Sydney and the rest of the company that we will never forget.
Although I am very saddened by his loss, somehow, I don't think he would want me to be. If he saw that someone in the company was upset or a little down, he would always just smile and tell a joke or one of his great stories and lift their and everyone's spirits at the same time.
Sincerely
Daniel Katz
March 8, 2013
Dear Leslie and family,
Our deepest sympathy on Andy's passing.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Maggie and Dan Armstrong
Michael, Mark and Brian
March 8, 2013
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Please accept our deepest sympathy
Debbie D'Auria & Brian McNamara
Paul Satkowski
March 8, 2013
Leslie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Andy provided opportunities for countless people and always was encouraging to those he knew. He was my mentor and a true friend . Everyone who knew Andy will treasure the memories he provided. What a great man. The world seems a little less fun today.
March 8, 2013
Dearest Leslie and Family our sincerest condolences on the passing of our dear friend Andy our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Lou and Deb Nassani
Alvin Morris
March 8, 2013
Dear Faitak Family. I work with Grand Union, but never knew Andy until I started working with Foodtown. He was a great friend and will truly be miss.
Robert Griffiths
March 8, 2013
You have made a positive difference in our lives and will be thought of fondly and often
Michael & Vincie Fusco
March 8, 2013
Dear Leslie and family, We were so saddened to hear the news of Andy's passing. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of deep and very personal sadness. May time help to heal the sorrow in your grieving hearts.
Anita Brown
March 8, 2013
I watched the pictures of a man's life that ended much too soon but you know what I saw: LOVE for family that didn't just stop there-it was extended to people all around him.May God bless you and our family at this time
Peggy Flynn & Bill Decker
March 8, 2013
Dearest Leslie and family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Andy. May wonderful memories of happy family moments help bring you comfort.
March 8, 2013
Leslie, I am so sorry for your loss. Andy was one of the greatest men I ever knew. He did more for my career than anyone. He will be dearly missed. God bless you and God bless Andy!!! Mark Hendrickson
Shelly Calvino
March 8, 2013
Joe, Kenny, and Family: I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I have fond memories of family gatherings with Andy when you guys were little. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
John Bourhill
March 7, 2013
Leslie and family, so sorry for your loss. Andy was a great guy to work for and always treated everyone with respect, he will truly be missed.
Rich & Tanya Rivera
March 7, 2013
Dear Leslie, Deb, Sue & family,
We were sorry to hear the news of Andy's passing. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
John Buono
March 7, 2013
So many fond memories of an exceptional man, who never forgot a favor, always put family first, and loved life to the fullest. my heart is heavy to my beloved coach. He will live on through all his great deeds and all the people he has helped. God bless him, and his whole family.
Jerry Collock
March 7, 2013
Dear Leslie and family,
Merrilee and I send our most sincere condolences. Andy was a good friend and in our time of working together, he helped make some unbearable days a lot better. We are sure he will be missed.
Sincerely,
Jerry and Merrilee Collock
Paul Cronk
March 7, 2013
Ken, Joe and family,
I'm very sorry to hear about your father. He was a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Patty Weston
March 7, 2013
Leslie I really don't know what to say except that he was always a great guy to be with and always knew how to laugh at life. He'll be missed
Tom & Louann Rooney
March 7, 2013
Dear Leslie and Family
So sorry and sad to hear of your loss. Andy will be missed by all who knew him.
March 7, 2013
Dear Leslie, There are no words but please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Nancy,Mike,Kristin and Brian
michelle meehan
March 7, 2013
"Dear Leslie And Family, I have never been good at writing, but I don't want that to keep me from letting you and your family know the deep sympathy I feel for you and your family, It was really an honor to be able to know him, he was a great friend and a great person to work for.
Michelle Meehan ( Margaretville, ny).
March 7, 2013
Dear Leslie and family,
So very sorry to hear of Andy's passing. He was a wonderful man and will missed by many. God bless each of you! Hold your memories tight and each other tighter.
Susan Delohery Kalbaugh
Kathy Donegan
March 7, 2013
God Bless
Kathy Donegan
March 7, 2013
Leslie, I am so sorry to hear of Andys passing. My prayers are with you and your Family.
Kathy Donegan
March 7, 2013
Dear Leslie and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Andy. We will miss him. Know Autumn and Ceara will miss him so very much. We will keep you in our prayers. Love, Tom, Mary and Regina Fantozzi
Janice Tito
March 7, 2013
Dear Leslie and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim, Flip & Jennifer Weggeman
March 7, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.
Kevin Conlan
March 7, 2013
Dear Leslie and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Andy was a kind and dear friend and I will always have fond memories of our time spent together.
Sincerely,
Kevin and Pati Conlan
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