NED ANDREONI

A Celebration of "Coach A's"  life 

will be held at The Ned Andreoni Gym at Vanier Collegiate on

Wednesday October 3, 2007 at 2:30 pm

You are encouraged to wear golf shirts and casual dress, or Vanier red and black.

Long time Vanier Collegiate teacher and coach Ned Andreoni passed away Wednesday morning. Andreoni suffered a massive heart attack back on September 14th. He was rushed to the Regina General Hospital where doctors performed bypass surgery. He was in critical condition on full life support until this morning when his family said goodbye. Coach "A" touched a lot of lives in his 35-plus years in our community. Our thoughts and prayers with the Andreoni Family today. Andreoni came to us from California to play baseball as an import on Moose Jaw's senior baseball club in the old Saskatchewan Major Baseball League. He spent many years as the star shortstop for the old Moose Jaw Devons.
He caught on as a teacher at Vanier Collegiate and never left, choosing to stay with us and teach and coach here in Moose Jaw. Always happy, always approaching tasks with energy and enthusiasm, Andreoni never said goodbye to anyone. He'd just make us smile with his trademark phrase, "I'll check ya later!"

Memorials to the Ned Andreoni Scholarship Fund, may be forwarded directly to TD Canada Trust, 145 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, S6H 0V9

Guest Book

Nancy Costley - Moose Jaw, SK: I didn't know Coach A personally but have two children that attend Vanier that always spoke the highest of him. He will be deeply missed and has touched so many lives... my children's included.

Jan and Carolyn Swanson - Moose Jaw, SK: Moose Jaw will miss a terrific fellow who always had a smile and kind word.  Lynn and family, we all mourn with you.

Darcy Kasper - Whitehorse, Yukon: My families prayers and thoughts are with the Andreoni family.  Coach A will be sadly missed by all.

Del Jocelyn - Moose Jaw, SK: Very sorry for your loss...It was always a pleasure to play golf with Ned you could never tell if he had a birdie bogey or par  he just loved the game as he did with all things in life...

Gabrielle Compain Belanger - Moose Jaw, SK: Mrs. "A", Noel and Tia and family members, In the passing of a wonderful person, I want to Thank You for sharing Coach "A" with all of us.  I am sure at times it wasn't easy, but he touched many people and his memory and gratefulness will live on.  God Bless

Dean Legare - Moose Jaw, SK: Rarely does a person touch the lives of so many people. Coach A was
a giant among giants. He was a teacher that taught more then academics he taught his students how to contribute to society. He taught you to be proud of your school. Thanks for everything Coach and I'll check ya later.

Darrell and Elaine Kohl - Moose Jaw, SK: Sorry to here about Coach A are sympathy goes out to the family. He was a vary nice teacher he will be missed in my family.

Towriss Family - Terrace, BC: We were very sorry to read about Ned. Our Mother (Sylvia Towriss) always talked very highly of him. Our thoughts are with you.

Colleen DeGirolamo - Moose Jaw, SK.: My son Daniel had never met couch Andreoni but his son told him about his heart attack at St. Michaels when doing a basketball event. Daniel prayed for him every night after that. We continue to pray for his family and share in the awe of how this loss has truly effected a whole community. Thanks to both of the Andreoni men for being inspirations to our youth. God Bless you and give you all strength and peace. The Degirolamo family 

Lloyd and Sandi Luhning - Moose Jaw, SK: Lyn and Family, Our most sincere condolences. 

Kevin and Catherine Chekay - Regina,SK: We went to school with Coach A's son, Noel and on a short stop over this past summer Noel and Angelina introduced us to their father, Ned.  I will never forget he was wearing the brightest yellow t-shirt and was just roaming around looking for the 'group' of family that had come into Regina to shop for the day.  Your father's smile and good nature are
very apparent in you Noel.  I wish you family strength at this difficult time.

Chase - Moose Jaw, SK: Our Most Sincere Condolences, Coach A will be missed by all those who knew him. Both of my boys talked very highly of Coach A.

Dale & Grace Becker - Calgary, AB: Lynn, Noel, Tia:  Dale, Grace, Angela & Holly send you our sincere condolences. We will always remember Ned phoning and asking for Chip & Dale. He was a great friend and will be sadly missed.

Gib Hinz - Kelowna, BC: As former Sr Boys basketball coach at Caronport High School, my deepest condolences go out to Coach A's family, Vanier Collegiate, and its coaching staff.  Fond memories of Coach will stay w/ me... whether he was officiating a game of ours or coaching against us, his love for
kids and their sport won't be forgotten.  I for one loved being in the same gym w/ Ned as he truly was one of my best basketball coaching friends. 

Gord Simle - Calgary, AB: I was very saddened to hear of Ned's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Ned was one of the best friends I have ever had the pleasure of making. Ned has left a mark on the world that can't be missed and will never be removed. It lives on in everyone
he has ever come in contact with because no could come in touch with him that did not come away with out a bit of him rubbing off on them. A wonderful testament to his life - I am so glad he will always be with us in that way as I am sure he is.

The Fjeld Family - Brandon, MB: Thinking of you at this difficult time. We have fond memories
of your family and the time the kids had together at Vanier. We know what a great role model Ned was to everyone's children. Gods peace to all of you. Harvey, Diane, Scott, Ryan and Mark

Mike Rogowski - Kanagawa, Japan: My condolences go out to the Andreoni family. I'm glad to have known such a person.

Emmet Reidy - Edmonton, AB: Mrs. A, Noel and Tia our sincere condolences on the loss of your Father.  I remember spending many summer days working the scoreboard at Ross Field with Ted Tilbury.  Watching your Dad play baseball was like poetry in motion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lorne and Dorothy Humphreys - Edmonton, AB: Lynn, Noel, and Tia: Our thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time. 

Bernadette (Binsfeld) Gatrell - Barrie, ON: On behalf of my Mom Jeanette, my sisters Audre, Sandra, Debbie, my brother Craig and myself, I send our deepest sympathies on the passing of Coach A.  Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time.  Coach A touched all of our lives and he will be missed.  May God bless you and keep you in his care.  

Lori Farnel - Moose Jaw, SK: My deepest sympathy to Coach A's family.  He was a great teacher. In gym, even if you lacked athletic skills he still made you feel like you were a great athlete.  He was always your best cheerleader.  He will be truly missed.

Sharon Barrett - Maple Ridge, BC: Lynn & Family   - So sorry to hear of Ned's death.  I will always treasure the good times we had with you & Ned.   Take Care.

Nicole Ghimenti - Fresno , CA , USA : My condolences to a wonderful and loving family at this difficult time. I've known Lynn , Ned, Noel and Tia my entire life. My mom, Lynn and Ned have been friends since the 8th grade. Ned always brought a smile to everyone's face and much joy to Lynn 's life. Tia and Noel had the best father and will always remember the great times. He will be missed by all. Your family will be in our prayers.

Ken Dalgarno - Moose Jaw: I would like to offer my condolences to the Andreoni family.  I played fastball with the Empress Angels alongside Ned in 1985 (city champions) and in later years I had the pleasure of playing golf with him at the Hillcrest.  I always loved Ned's enthusiasm and zest for life.  He was one of a kind.  We should all try to emulate his passion for life.

Todd and Holly , Olive Oil #13  Class of ' 79 ; Lynn, Noel & Tia I was so shocked and deeply grieved upon hearing of the untimely loss of Coach A.  My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the family.  Words cannot express well enough just what he meant in my years there as an athlete and how his inspiration motivated my choices later in life.  His legacy will truly live on through all the lives that he touched.  With much love in the 'Spirit of Vanier'... 

Roger Francoeur: My Grade Nine English Teacher in 1973 - UNFORGETTABLE- A kind, funny and talented man - He is irreplaceable, one of a kind, and this is a sad sad loss. My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family. God will be happy to see him and although Mr. Andreoni has left us, he will light up the Heavens - they will be so happy to see him. God Bless him.  

Sharon and Don Williams and Family - Moose Jaw, SK: "Coach A" taught both of our kids at Vanier. He always took the time to talk to them, even after Craig graduated from Vanier, right up to in the hallway to Kevin, a few days before he was hospitalized. I will always remember the amazing speech he gave as the Guest Speaker at Craig's Vanier Grad, in 2004. And that he took the time to seek me out to shake my hand and tell me, "Good job," on my toast that night, is yet another example of his character. He also taught at Peacock while my husband was in high school there. (And, he was a friend to my brother, back when he was a fellow Phys. Ed. teacher in Moose Jaw). As he did with so many, "Coach A" touched the lives and and hearts of our family with his kindness, his humour, and his giving spirit leaving a lifelong impression and impact... The Oct. 3rd service at Vanier was a unique tribute befitting a unique man.   Sharon (Simle), Don, Craig, and Kevin Williams.

Bev Whitehead - Leduc, AB:  Lynn, Noel, Tia: Fond memories of Ned .One of a kind. Lots of story sharing with my bros Kelly and Todd. Ned had been a big part in our family, May he rest and the healing begin for you. His memories will live on in you and the rest of us. Bev

Cap and Alana Van - Red Deer, AB: We are very sorry for your loss.  He was a true treasure to know and we are glad to have known him.

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