Andrew Denick of Jensen Beach went home to be with the Lord and his loving wife of 59 years Dorothy Pavarini Denick, who preceded him, on August 8th. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on July 4th 1926 and up until the age of 12 thought the whole country was celebrating his birthday. He is survived by his son Drew with wife Pam of Palmetto, Florida and their children Andy and Stephanie and the grandchildren AJ, Jacob, Kelub, Sunny Mae and Cayson. He is also survived by daughter Jude and her husband Glenn Muse of Jensen Beach. Along with grandchildren Nicholas Vitellaro of Melbourne, Florida and Gina Vitellaro Harding of Warrensburg, MO. from deceased daughter Denise.
He was an active member of St. Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Church of Fort Pierce working in the Slavic Kitchen and fondly thought of as the “Dough Boy”.
Andrew served in WWII in the 5th Armored Tank Division of the Army during the European occupation. He participated in Numerous Veterans Day and Memorial Day parades in Stuart in his beloved 1941 Packard.
He loved to listen and dance to polkas with his bride, Dottie, and continue to do so in heaven as they are reunited once again. They also shared an interest Civil War history and visited many battlefields and historic sites plus had a large collection of Civil War book and relics. They also shared a common interest of electric trains having one entire room in the house dedicated to a train display. He also loved to read about WWII and had a large collection of books but never found a picture of himself in one.
Well, loved, the life of every party and always had a joke to tell. He will be truly missed by all until we meet at the Eastern Gate.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to his beloved church St. Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Church, 1002 Bahama Ave., Fort Pierce, Florida 34982.
Arrangements entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Jensen Beach, FL. Please sign our on line web site at www.aycockjensenbeach.com.