Anytime Andrew would walk past my desk, he never missed an opportunity to say “hello” and ask me about my weekend or how I’m doing.  He was a bright spot in my day, as he was with all his co-workers.   His kind demeanor and cheerful teasing will be missed.  My condolences to his family and friends who had the fortune of knowing him longer than I.  My thoughts and prayers are with you all.  

Andrew and I met during the 2nd semester of our freshman year at K-State. We hit it off immediately as fast friends. He has been one my dearest and closest friends in the 20+ years since. We joined the same fraternity, lived together for several years, and traveled together on many many memorable trips. Later, even when we lived halfway across the country from each other, our bond never weakened. We'd call and visit each other on a regular basis, plan trips together, and sometimes just sit back and talk about the future. ... As others have noted, he loved to talk sports and politics. He always had an intelligent take on the various issues of the day (perhaps it helped that we seemed to be in agreement 95% of the time). He like to debate and discuss topics, but he did so out of a genuine interest in learning the thoughts and feelings of others. It wasn't about winning (though we was competitive). Simply put, he put others above himself, and showed it by his actions. ... Words alone do not properly convey the depth of loss I share with those who knew him. I love him like a brother and he will never be forgotten. 

Diesel was a great teammate and an all around good guy. I had hoped to see him at our twenty  year high school reunion a few years back but unfortunately didn’t  get a chance to reconnect. May God be with all of you. I was fortunate to know him and certainly you have been blessed with his loving kindness all of these years. 

My cousin Andrew and I only saw each other a handful of times over the years as we lived far apart. Unfortunately we didn’t keep in touch over the years. However, when we got together a few weeks ago at his brother’s wedding, it was great to have had the opportunity to catch up on life. I enjoyed our few conversations which included sports and politics.  I was glad, proud and relieved to hear we shared the same political and social views...Andrew with a big smile.
One fond memory I have of Andrew was when he was 8 years old and I was 16,  he and his family came to visit our home in NYC. I remember showing him my collection of baseball cards, especially some prized Yankee cards. I left him with my cards to admire and a while later I discovered more than a few missing. Sure enough with a huge grin on his face he pulls them out of his pocket. He was laughing hysterically, he got a real kick out that!  Godspeed Andrew, you will be eternally missed. May God bless you and your family always. 


I worked with Andrew at Transport Funding. Andrew a.k.a Drewster, I will truly miss  talking sports and Laughing about old collage stories! My deepest condolences to the Family. R.I.P Drewster

I grew up with Andrew in Cincinnati and thought of the DeSantises as my second family. On more than one occasion, our families vacationed together or we vacationed with the other's family. As kids, we were best friends. I remember Andrew as a dervish of nerves, daring and restless energy, and impatient whenever my pace or prickliness delayed the start of the next adventure. He was also friend who impressed me enough to try to do those things I was afraid to do. I can remember his encouragement – equal parts confusion and support - when I finally mounted a bike (something he mastered quickly), and fly down the hill on Ashton Court (Andrew zipping ahead while I burned through the pads of my brakes), or wing a baseball, or race around outside, usually into or away from a sibling squabble. Keeping up with Andrew half-way was a full-time preoccupation for parts of my childhood.  

For all his energy and the sometimes stark differences in our temperaments, he was an understanding and patient friend. While he made a sport of antagonizing family and neighborhood playmates, he and I rarely argued or fought, and if we did, it was Andrew who relented to let me “drive” his AT-AT or cave to my choice of movie. I think 80% of the movies I watched before age nine were with Andrew, most often from the comfort of our sleeping bags set in parallel before the TV, laughing, snacking and surfing movie channels until reprimands came from upstairs to ensure someone slept in the house that night.  

By the time he left Cincinnati for Kansas City, we were in high school and knew less about each other and knew each other less well. It has been years and years since we last saw each and yet Andrew continues to be a very important person in the story of my life and his passing has struck me deeply. My heart, tears, and condolences are with the DeSantis family.  Andrew, you will be missed. I hope somewhere you know that you always have been, and always will be, remembered. (Photo from 1981)

I WORKED WITH ANDREW AND I ALWAY  GOT A KICK OUT OF HIM , BECAUSE HE WOULD  STOP BY MY DESK  AND SHARE WHAT  TRUMP  WAS UP TO THAT DAY, AND  WE WOULD LAUGH  . HE WOULD THEN SAY  "YOU LIKE THAT TRUMP"  BECAUSE HE KNEW I DID .  ANDREW WILL BE MISSED.   

I worked with Andrew at Transport Funding. He and I always joked  back and forth . I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. I’m thinking of Andrew and his family with a heavy heart. 

He will be missed....  He loved talking politics....  His passing has left a hole here at Transport Funding.....  Condolences to his loved ones.  

Dear Family,
I felt Andrew was like a son to me.  He was close in age to my twin nephews.  I enjoyed talking with him everyday about politics and I know he did the same.  He covered for me whenever I went on vacation at Transport Funding.  It's hard to believe he's gone, but I know he's in a better place and one day we'll all be together again.   I'm going to miss him greatly.  I just talked with him this past Friday.  Life is short and we must cherish every moment we have that friend or loved one.  May God be with  his family and friends in this time of grief.  God bless you all.

I moved here years ago and left my siblings behind in Oklahoma. When Andrew came to work at TF he became a surrogate Brother to me. He picked on me just as my own Brothers would have, but was always there to offer support. Andrew was always so positive and encouraging to everyone he met, even when he felt discouraged himself. He had such a kind spirit and a loving soul. We shared some of our deepest secrets/experiences with each other. I felt that I knew him well. Never would I have dreamed we'd lose him like this. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends. Heaven has gained another Angel. Until we meet again my friend .... 

My deepest condolences to the family and his friends . I worked with Andrew at Transport Funding. He was like a little brother, always  joking around and making us laugh. He will be truly missed. 

Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your family's loss.
Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you all, during this difficult time.  
We never know how much an effect a person has on another person until they are gone.
We will miss you Andrew!
This picture is from 2010, at one of our employee's holiday dinners.  :) 
Sincerely,
Susanne Cortez, TF 

My condolences to Andrew's family and friends.  

This photo was taken in 2010,  Andrew's first Holiday season at Transport Funding LLC.  He is holding the "newbie gift"  each year the newest employee would receive this item and they would have to add a piece to it.  It would then be boxed up and given to the next year's newbie.  
Andrew will truly be missed.  May your hearts find peace.

Joy Gambreal

I worked with Andrew, Drew as I liked to call him, at Transport Funding. He asked me 100 questions a day, some that he already asked the previous day, which drove me crazy! His office was right next to my desk and I would often go in there and bother him or try to ask him questions or prank call him on his work phone.  He was such a kind person who never had anything bad  to say about anyone.  I’ll miss him and his questions more than I ever thought I would. ❤️❤️

OBITUARY

Andrew Thomas DeSantis

November 18, 1977 – April 14, 2019

McGilley State Line Chapel

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