Andrew F. Parisi

ROTTERDAM - Andrew Francis Parisi, 34, passed away at home on March 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and nurses.  Born in Niskayuna, NY, he is the son of Adam G. Parisi and the late Christine M. Parisi (Ruzzo).

Andrew graduated from Mohonasen High School.  He held a Bachelor of Arts degree (geology) from Hartwick College, a Master of Science degree (geology) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a Master of Science degree (geology) from the University of Texas at Austin.  He was a PhD candidate at the University of California at Los Angeles.

He loved reading, geology field work, collecting dinosaur fossils in the Hell Creek Formation (Montana) with the Carthage Institute of Paleontology, and teaching.

Andrew is survived by his father Adam G. Parisi, his siblings Aaron C. Parisi, Christopher R. Parisi and Sarah E. Parisi, his grandmother Marilyn D. Parisi, his grandfather Vincent J. Ruzzo, and many uncles, aunts and cousins.

Andrew is predeceased by his mother Christine M. Parisi, his grandfather Frank N. Parisi and his grandmother AnnMarie C. Ruzzo (DiLorenzo).

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday March 5, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Avenue, Schenectady.  Andrew’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 11 am in St. Anthony's Church 331 Seward Pl.   Schenectady.  Burial will follow at Sts. Cyril & Method Cemetery in Rotterdam.

Andrew's family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Andrew's amazing nurses Sylvana, Jennifer, Candice, Tanya, Christina, Kayla and Lori.

Memorial contributions may be made to Carthage College, and sent to Liz Thorell, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Park Drive, Kenosha WI, 53140 (please include "Memorial for Andrew Parisi" and "386 CC" in the memo line).