Obituary of Andrew M. Bianchi

WATERLOO/GEORGIA- Andrew M. Bianchi, 52, passed away peacefully on Tues. (Dec. 3, 2013), at Strong Memorial Hospital. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Fri. (Dec. 6), at the Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home LLC 28 Genesee St. Geneva. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Sat. (Dec. 7), at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waterloo. Burial will be at the convenience of the Family. Contributions may be directed to the Make a Wish Foundation at, wish.org/ways-to-help/giving/donate . Andrew was born on June 3, 1961 in New York City, and was the son of Angelo and Judith (Gregory) Bianchi. He was a graduate of Waterloo High School Class of 1980. While in high school, he letterd in lacrosse three times and served as class president. Andrew received an Associates Degree from Cobleskill College. He worked as a director of client services for Bell Techlogix and had many contacts with Apple Computer, working closely with them for over 20 years. Andrew received a license to coach his daughters in the "select" soccer league. He was always there to help a friend in need and was known to use his expertise to pull strings and make things happen. Andrew was a true dog lover and was very proud of his show dog, Triska, who was awarded with a championship medal at Westminster Dog Show. He was a member of the Atlanta Lawn and Tennis Association. He is survived by his wife, Debra (Cardwell) Bianchi of GA; daughters, Gabrielle (Jeremiah) Bianchi of NYC and Alyse (Mike) Orr of Webster; parents, Angelo and Judith (Gregory) Bianchi; brothers, Gregory and Michael Bianchi of Waterloo; sisters, Teresa (Mike) VanTassel of Romulus, Donna (Ken) Erskine of Romulus and Karen (Jon) Bianchi-Ritter of Webster, grandchildren, Harley and Andrew Michael; aunts and uncles, Richard and Melisande Bianchi, Sonia and Nancy Bianchi of AZ, Phylis Fiorica and Frances Powell, cousins, nieces and nephews; pet dog, Roxie.