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- Andrew J. Grimaldi, age 82, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 25, 2022. Andrew loved classic cars and going to car shows. He was a drag racer in his younger days and loved watching the races in his later years. He was the Regional Director of the All-American Soap Box Derby. He enjoyed traveling and camping with his family. Andrew worked as a Master Plumber as Owner/Operator of A Grim Plumber Inc, and was a Plumbing Inspector and Chairman of the Plumbing Board for the City of Tonawanda. He also enjoyed his family corner store, Grimaldi’s Grove Street Deli. Andrew, along with his wife Mary Ann, was a Sunday School teacher for Immanuel Lutheran Church and for Saint Matthew Lutheran Church. He would help organize the Christmas pageants, and often played the part of Sammy (puppet) for the Sunday School and served as a Church Elder. Andrew truly loved his family, and above all else, he loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He is predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Jacolyn Grimaldi. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Ann Grimaldi, and his children Tammy (Michael) Anczok, Thomas (Sherry) Grimaldi, Timothy Andrew Grimaldi, and Tiffany Grimaldi. Beloved Grandfather to Pamela (Michael) Sinatra, Michael (Courtney) Anczok, Elisabeth Anczok, Alexis Anczok, Andrew (Kelsey) Grimaldi, Stephanie Grimaldi, Thomas Grimaldi, and Nicholas Grimaldi. Also survived by his great-grandchild Charlie Anczok, his sister Gracemarie (Frank) LeBarge, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and Godchildren.
Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, located at 875 Eggert Drive, in North Tonawanda, on Sunday October 30, beginning at 12PM. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Saint Matthew Lutheran Church.
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1939 - 2022 (82 years)