Patrick Richard Andy

Franklin, NC - Patrick Richard Andy, age 60, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009 at an Asheville Hospital. He was born in Schenectady, NY the son, of the late Patsy and Emily Pennachia Andy. He was born in New York, the family moved to Miami, FL in 1951. He moved to Franklin in 1991 with his wife of 23 years Linda Browning Andy, a Franklin native. He owned and operated Patriccio’s Restaurant in Highlands and Franklin for over 16 years. Patrick was a renowned Chef. He was voted one of Miami’s top 10 Chef’s in 1987. Along with numerous awards and write ups for his exceptional culinary talents. He was a member of Ridge Crest Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife, Linda Andy, he is survived by a son, Aaron Andy both of Franklin, NC; two daughters, Michele Norman, husband Richard of Pembroke Pines, FL and Diane Andy of Miami Beach, FL; four grandchildren, Michael Suarez, Christopher Suarez, Stephanie Norman and Anthony Andy all of Florida; two sisters, Eleanor Corey and Mary Laurenzo both of Miami, FL; nieces, Dorothy Gamboni of Franklin and Debra Lauren of Florida; great nieces, Erika Gamboni and Tanya Gamboni of Franklin and Jessica Lauren of Florida.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 PM at Ridge Crest Baptist Church with Rev.Tommy Fouts officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Gary Browning, Terry Browning, Barry Browning, Todd Burrell, David Parrish, James Holt, Walter Bumgarner and Keith Neil will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Saturday, November 7 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.