November 27th, 1939 – May 6th, 2024
Andy was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Andrew F, Chalfa Sr., and Francine Covey Chalfa. He grew up in Cassadaga, NY near Buffalo. As a young boy, he excelled in sports and would eventually play basketball for his Junior and Senior High schools. In 1980, he moved his family from New Jersey to Sarasota, FL and would eventually move to Parish, FL. He enjoyed being outside often camping, boating or playing horseshoes with his friends. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus at St Frances X Cabrina Church for twenty years. As a Knight, he enjoyed serving the community of Parish with fundraisers and other community events for the neighboring children. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed watching sports. He especially loved football.
Andy was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy Marquardt Chalfa. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen Chalfa Doss; his daughters, Tina Chalfa, Valerie Chalfa Hoover (Tim), Pam Chalfa Murray, Jennifer Chalfa; and his son Gregory Chalfa (Sarah); his grandchildren, Taylor Hoover (Mandy), Nathan Frame, Jasmine Frame Leopold (David), Noah Hoover, Olivia Chalfa, Chloe Chalfa, Emily Chalfa; and great-grandchildren Lily Leopold and Arlo Hoover.
The family wishes to invite those interested to attend his viewing and/or Funeral at the following times and locations.
There will be a viewing at Groover Funeral Home at Mansion located at 1400 35th Ave E Ellenton, FL 34222, from 5pm – 8pm on Wednesday, May 15th.
A funeral Mass will be held at his church, St. Frances X Cabrina Church located at 12001 69th St E Parrish, FL 34219 at 10am on Thursday, May 16th.
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