Friday, November 15, 2013



Andrew Cattaneo passed away October 16th, 2013. We are deeply saddened by his passing. Andrew brought kindness, humor and passion to all parts of his life. This blog has been created to allow those that knew Andrew to share their stories or memories of him.

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Information concerning a memorial service will be updated in the coming weeks.

Love to all,
The Cattaneo Family

12 comments:

  1. I remember meeting 3 years ago, at PFF, i heard this song being played. It was Stacy's Mom. It just sticks out in my mind, because, i'm at the fest, and i hear "Stacy's Mom has got it goin on..." Who is this guy playing pop songs at the folk fest? So I grab my guitar and join in. ..and we played for at least an hour straight, and a few hours the next night. It just amazed me how many songs Andrew knew the words to, and the chords. So after that, i really looked forward to the fest especially to jam with Andrew. He is missed.

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  2. I'm taking a hiatus from Facebook but happened to see this post when I checked the Folk Fish page this evening. I met Andrew two and a half years ago at the Folk Festival. We started a conversation that quickly led to a friendship and then a year later, a relationship. Despite some of our differences, I fell in love with Andrew and we enjoyed some really good moments and experiences together in that year. He was positive, kind and caring and had some really fantastic stories (some of which I heard multiple times.) I am saddened and confused by his death and the pain of his passing carries heavy on my heart every day. I am grateful for the time we had together and happy I was able to get to know him, even if for such a short time. My deepest sympathy and condolences go to this family, whom I know he loved so very much.

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  3. Andrew will always be remembered fondly in my family. I first met Andrew through a skiing message board and I had the good fortune of crossing paths with him in numerous locations across the country. We skied epic Powder together numerous times over numerous years at Snowbird, Utah. Then we crossed paths one summer at Mt Hood, Oregon. Our group of campers was under prepared and more about partying than anything. Andrew came by in the morning with food and coffee for everyone. Always very thoughtful of others. When he moved to New York my wife and I were lucky enough to have dinner at his restaurant just off Times Square. It is to this days still the best meal either of us have eaten. He did all the ordering as we were clueless about fine cuisine. He also invited us over to a small party at their apartment with more incredible food and company. We never crossed paths again once he moved back west, but I've followed him on Facebook and it seemed like he'd found a lot of joy. I know the restaurant hours were long and demanding on the east coast. Cool to see him playing more once he got back west.

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  4. One of the first things I thought of, Jared, was that evening with him at his place (and you and Mindy, and Plake--another one who's gone). Just devastating, and unbelievably sad. Even though I didn't get to ski with him or even see him over these past several years I often thought of him and how great it was to be around him. Can't believe that that is gone.

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  5. I knew Andrew as skier, a bon vivant and a free spirit. That's how I'll always remember him.

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  6. I know Andrew as a skier. He would travel long distances just to make a few powder turns with a group of us at Snowbird. His love for life was contagious. He was considerate, and kind, and I will miss him. Thank you for being a friend Andrew.

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  7. I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Andrew's passing. He is an awesome guy, a fun-loving and generous person, and he will be missed by many people. My deepest condolences go out to the Cattaneo family.

    Your memories live on, my friend. Loved those fun crazy nights in LA and Manhattan, and those fun crazy ski days at Mammoth and Utah. May your awesome soul rest in peace. See you in the next life.

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  8. Great memories of your energy and enthusiasm for skiing. We dedicate some turns to your memory and know that I and many others are better for knowing you.

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  9. I Met Andrew while working at McCormick and Schmicks, Thanks to His Proffesionalism and enthusiasm I'm Now a Chef Myself. Thank you Chef Andrew.

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  10. I Met Andrew while working at McCormick and Schmicks, Thanks to His Proffesionalism and enthusiasm I'm Now a Chef Myself. Thank you Chef Andrew.
    He spoke Spanish, and was fun to work with Him. He used to say to us """"OH MY GATOS'' instead of OMG, whenever we did something wrong.

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  11. Saddened to just now get this news, saddened on so many levels. The day we shared at Red Mountain is filed in memory bank as one of the best I've ever had! The snow was not that good, and it was cold and cloudy, but the company and companionship was second to none!

    Generous, thoughtful, full of stoke and always there with some well sarcasm, RIP brother.

    Brian (rehabit)

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  12. I knew Andrew ('Andy' back then) in the early 80's in Guilford, CT. For a while, he was the guitarist in my band and we played out in clubs in New Haven. We spent a good deal of time together and I always felt lucky to have him as a friend. It is great to know he kept up the guitar - he was talented. It is also heartening to see that he had so much success as a chef. When I knew him, he had only begun to work as a chef. True to his talent, intelligence, and perseverance, he seems to have excelled and I hope he gained a lot of satisfaction from that. I regret falling out of touch with this exceptional, fun, warm and decent person. I was very shocked to hear of his death, and to realize I will never have the chance to reconnect with my old and good friend. You are missed, Andy.

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