The beautiful obituary and countless tributes stand as testimony that Uncle Andy’s well lived life was genuine inspiration to so many.
What I will most remember is the way that he so authentically cared for the happiness of others.
I have been blessed to have him throughout my own life as a constant reassuring presence, and a model of generosity and compassionate love in its truest form.
I will miss him deeply; but his smile, his laugh, the memory of his huge heart will remain with me eternally.
To Aunt Francie, Elisa, Michele, Maria, Andrew and Julia -
I am but waiting for you for an interval
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner
All is well.
Nothing is past; nothing is lost
One brief moment and all will be as it was before
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
Canon Henry Scott-Holland
(based on a sermon- St Paul's Cathedral)