Andrew Piermattei Obituary

Rose and family,
I am saddened by the passing of my cousin Andy. I will always remember his visits to our farm in Wisconsin when Andy lost his mother, he was about 11 years old and I was about 5.
We dreamed about being farmers together. My dad would comment “the city kid from Chicago is back..
wonder what kind of trouble this time” but Andy learned, after being bit by a horse and
kicked many times by cows, he had a way with animals that gained the creatures confidence eventually. Imagine sitting on a Holstein bull’s head while watering it. Really, I saw this more than once.
I did not see Andy in later years as much but will always remember his way with people and how the rest of the family respected him.
And now at lest for me it begins, the loosing of the first cousin.
….and when my time has come “maybe Andy and I will be farmers together”

Cousin Wally, looking at the sunset in Paonia Coloado.

Godfather Andy,
I remember when I was younger the times we spent at your house for the girls' birthdays and also for mine. I have your picture with my Dad at his 25th wedding anniversary and put it on my kitchen refigerator to remember you.
Miss you, Rick Turek, Mesa, AZ

Dear Rose,
I'll miss Andy deeply..I've been his cousin for 69 years..I and my friends that knew him have repected him from the very beginning, as children, teens and adults.. Now we miss him but Pam & I are always smiling when I mention him. The years got away...

I was sorry to learn of of Andy's death. It was great working with him in Chicago at NWA back in the 60's &70's. He was a great guy.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Andy was indeed a wonderful person who made a difference at NWA. He shall be missed.

Rose,
Jan and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. I will remember working with Andy at Northwest Airlines and the parties that we attended.

7/25/09
Andy, I've known you for a long time. We had a lot of fun growing up together and going out on activities at Wright Junior College especially IBB. Sorry, but I'll miss you. Hope you found a better place with no pain and suffering.

Your buddy, Rich

Rosemary, I'm sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Take care!
Mary Lou (Cartin) Boyd

I was saddened to hear about Andy's passing.I believe God is watching over him.My condolences to the Piermattei family.I'll always remember Andy.He was one of the Best,and will be truly missed

Dear Rose & girls I know there are no words at times like this to ease your pain,but I wanted you to know that Andy was a good friend of mine.We never in all those years had a major disagreement on the job, he was a good man. Please hang in there and take care of eachother. The best always JIM & Barb

Piermattei Family,

Our deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Angela, Jenelle, Cassie & Lindsey Young

Sorry to hear of Andy's passing. Always a great guy to work with.
My condolences

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Piermattei family..sorry to learn of Andys passing...I had the pleasure of his expertise and how he could settle issues when I was the manager at ORD in the late 70's and I know many will agree...
Walt Prohovnik.....Madison, Wi

So sorry to hear of your lose. Paul surely enjoyed working at NWA with Andy all those years. we still talk about the day we met you at the flea market in Pt Charlotte a couple of years ago,and laugh how strange it was to meet old work friends. we will always have good memories of Andy. we will keep you in our prayers that life will go on for all of you.
Sincerely,

Paul & Joanne Olesen Pt Charlotte Florida

Andy was a fun guy to be around and a good chief to work with at Northwest Airlines. My condolences to Rose and family.

" Andy was a friend and a great guy to know. I have many great memories from all the years working with him at Northwest Airlines. He will be missed very much by all that knew him." Roy& Betty Balsamo.

Rose Marie and Family I am sorry for your loss as you know Andy was always one of my favorites. You are all in my prayers

Although unfortunate times, my dad was so blessed to be able to share quarters with Andy and we feel very fortunate to have met him and the Piermattei family. From 36 mussel dinners to milk shakes from White Castle - may that twinkling eye/smile of Andy's be eternal. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with Andy's family.

I just wanted to extend my sympathy to the entire Piermattei family. You have lost a great man. I will forever miss talking to him in the hallways of Willowbrook about how the Sox were doing. Seeing his face after the World Series win in 2005 will be something I will never forget. It's nice to know we have someone rooting for the good guys in heaven. May God Bless all of you in this difficult time.

Andy was a great man. I had the honor of knowing him at Northwest many years ago...I still remember his laugh and how he made all of us laugh. God Bless.

Andy was always up for watching a sporting event. Whether it was rooting with me for the Sox or against me and for whoever the Bears were playing. He will be missed.