Andrew “Andy” E. Almasi, 72, of Farmington, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 23, 2016. Andy was born to Beatrice (Balagna) and Joseph Almasi on November 11, 1943, in Canton, IL. Andy met his wife, Linda Reynolds (Barrett), and they married in 1970.
He leaves his wife, Linda, of 45 years; his son Joe (Lori) Almasi; son Don (Christy) Barrett; daughter Angi (Jean Kueter) Almasi; daughter Jenny (Tom) Hall; grandchildren Mallory, Paige, Heath, Taylor, Rane, Nick, Brady, Jordan, John Rylee, Kent and Lily Carsyn.
He is preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Bob Jacobus; and sister, Linda (Larry) Taff.
Andy was a man who loved to work. In his early years, he worked at International Harvester (Navistar) and Len’s Yamaha. He later worked for the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Industrial Association of Quincy. Andy returned to work for Navistar where he retired in 2000. After retirement, he worked for Peterson Farms.
Throughout his life, Andy was active in his community where he was President of Skilled Trades Local 1145; Exalted Ruler of the Canton Elks Club; head of the Canton United Way; and member of the UAW CAP Council.
An avid fisherman, Andy enjoyed vacationing with Linda, their family and their dogs (Sassy, Snickers, and Brandy) in northern Minnesota. He also enjoyed golfing and bowling with his friends. A special thank you goes out to OSF Hospice.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the United Methodist Church in Farmington, IL, on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. Cremation rites have been accorded with Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, IL. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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