Ed and I are so sorry for your loss, and are praying for you and your family. I was only with your Dad a few times through the years, but I always thought him to be a sweet and loving person. I pray the memories from your past will help and comfort you and your family during the days ahead.
Our deepest sympathy for the passing of Andy. He was my dad’s favorite nephew. My parents loved visiting Andy and Fran every year. He was always so kind to all of us. And so very interesting with his wonderful pictures, articles and stories about crocodiles, snakes etc. and his love of animals. I have wonderful pictures of my mom with a tiger and a picture holding a baby gorilla. It was always an adventure visiting Andy. I remember Andy visiting us in St. Louis and we went to the zoo. Because of Andy, we were able to pet a rhino, huge tortoises and go to areas where the public could not go. He knew the zoo curator. Wonderful memories of my cousin! What a full and interesting life loved by all.
I worked with Andy at Cypress Gardens and later at Jungleland in Kissimmee where he gave me my second opportunity working with animals. One of the most intelligent influential men in my life and it was a pleasure working for him.
I worked with Andy and Fran at Ross Allen’s Reptile Institute in Silver Springs back in the 70s. I am saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family.