Born to Pietro and Francesca (Omenga) Andreone with older siblings Pinota, Giovanni and Talin. Blessed with an adventurous and curious spirit, he always spoke of looking out the window of his room in Brusasco and wondering what was on the other side of the Piedmontese hills. He began his culinary adventure in Genova under the tutelage of his Uncle Piovano. When WWII broke out, he was conscripted into the Italian army as a cook for a general. The officer suggested he may do better on "the other side". He joined the VII Divisione Autonoma Monferrato dei Partigiani (Italian underground). He and his "band of brothers" fought a guerilla war against the Germans. Andre and his closest friend were seriously wounded by the same bullet on the streets of Brusasco.
After the war, he continued his culinary career: first in Genova, then Switzerland and finally in Paris. He became a chef for the Italian cruise line (again, through Zio Piovano). On a trip to New York City, Andre conveniently "forgot" to reboard the ship, thus beginning his life in America. He attended the wedding of his cousin Peter Gallina in Springfield, MA where he met Angiolina Gagliarducci who would become his wife. He opened Andre's of Great Neck and remained in Long Island until 1958 when he sold his share of the business to his partner Murry Krulich. Andre, Angie and son Peter took off across country, ending up in Los Angeles. A friend, Angelo Patrone, suggested he could do well in the LA restaurant scene. He met Don Medica who was working at the Desilu Studio's commissary, and they opened Andre's of Beverly Hills on April 1, 1959. Soon thereafter, Andre's of Town and Country, Andre's of Wilshire Terrace and Andre's of Westchester followed. He was Chef of the year in 1982. He remained active in restaurant life well into his mid 90s. He was influential in the lives of many in the restaurant and business community. Andre was always willing to help someone out. Although he was a shrewd businessman, he had a very tender heart.
Andre was a world traveler, visiting six continents, but he most enjoyed spending his time in his two vacation homes in Kaslo, BC and Brusasco, Italy. He loved his home in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles and was a gracious host to many visitors from around the globe
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, wife Angie, many in-laws and family members, and friends almost too numerous to count. He is survived by his son, Peter (Berit), grandsons Gian and Michael, and special long-time friend Carolyne Anderson and her family. We are grateful for the wonderful care he received over the last three years from Simon Ronquillo and William Villegas of CGLA.
The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice.
A funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at saint Ambrose Catholic Church 1281 N. Fairfax Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90046.
Face masks and social distancing will be required.
After the war, he continued his culinary career: first in Genova, then Switzerland and finally in Paris. He became a chef for the Italian cruise line (again, through Zio Piovano). On a trip to New York City, Andre conveniently "forgot" to reboard the ship, thus beginning his life in America. He attended the wedding of his cousin Peter Gallina in Springfield, MA where he met Angiolina Gagliarducci who would become his wife. He opened Andre's of Great Neck and remained in Long Island until 1958 when he sold his share of the business to his partner Murry Krulich. Andre, Angie and son Peter took off across country, ending up in Los Angeles. A friend, Angelo Patrone, suggested he could do well in the LA restaurant scene. He met Don Medica who was working at the Desilu Studio's commissary, and they opened Andre's of Beverly Hills on April 1, 1959. Soon thereafter, Andre's of Town and Country, Andre's of Wilshire Terrace and Andre's of Westchester followed. He was Chef of the year in 1982. He remained active in restaurant life well into his mid 90s. He was influential in the lives of many in the restaurant and business community. Andre was always willing to help someone out. Although he was a shrewd businessman, he had a very tender heart.
Andre was a world traveler, visiting six continents, but he most enjoyed spending his time in his two vacation homes in Kaslo, BC and Brusasco, Italy. He loved his home in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles and was a gracious host to many visitors from around the globe
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, wife Angie, many in-laws and family members, and friends almost too numerous to count. He is survived by his son, Peter (Berit), grandsons Gian and Michael, and special long-time friend Carolyne Anderson and her family. We are grateful for the wonderful care he received over the last three years from Simon Ronquillo and William Villegas of CGLA.
The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice.
A funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at saint Ambrose Catholic Church 1281 N. Fairfax Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90046.
Face masks and social distancing will be required.
Born to Pietro and Francesca (Omenga) Andreone with older siblings Pinota, Giovanni and Talin. Blessed with an adventurous and curious spirit, he always spoke of looking out the window of his room in Brusasco and wondering what was on the other side of the Piedmontese hills. He began his culinary adventure in Genova under the tutelage of his Uncle Piovano. When WWII broke out, he was conscripted into the Italian army as a cook for a general. The officer suggested he may do better on "the other side". He joined the VII Divisione Autonoma Monferrato dei Partigiani (Italian underground). He and his "band of brothers" fought a guerilla war against the Germans. Andre and his closest friend were seriously wounded by the same bullet on the streets of Brusasco.
After the war, he continued his culinary career: first in Genova, then Switzerland and finally in Paris. He became a chef for the Italian cruise line (again, through Zio Piovano). On a trip to New York City, Andre conveniently "forgot" to reboard the ship, thus beginning his life in America. He attended the wedding of his cousin Peter Gallina in Springfield, MA where he met Angiolina Gagliarducci who would become his wife. He opened Andre's of Great Neck and remained in Long Island until 1958 when he sold his share of the business to his partner Murry Krulich. Andre, Angie and son Peter took off across country, ending up in Los Angeles. A friend, Angelo Patrone, suggested he could do well in the LA restaurant scene. He met Don Medica who was working at the Desilu Studio's commissary, and they opened Andre's of Beverly Hills on April 1, 1959. Soon thereafter, Andre's of Town and Country, Andre's of Wilshire Terrace and Andre's of Westchester followed. He was Chef of the year in 1982. He remained active in restaurant life well into his mid 90s. He was influential in the lives of many in the restaurant and business community. Andre was always willing to help someone out. Although he was a shrewd businessman, he had a very tender heart.
Andre was a world traveler, visiting six continents, but he most enjoyed spending his time in his two vacation homes in Kaslo, BC and Brusasco, Italy. He loved his home in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles and was a gracious host to many visitors from around the globe
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, wife Angie, many in-laws and family members, and friends almost too numerous to count. He is survived by his son, Peter (Berit), grandsons Gian and Michael, and special long-time friend Carolyne Anderson and her family. We are grateful for the wonderful care he received over the last three years from Simon Ronquillo and William Villegas of CGLA.
The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice.
A funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at saint Ambrose Catholic Church 1281 N. Fairfax Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90046.
Face masks and social distancing will be required.
After the war, he continued his culinary career: first in Genova, then Switzerland and finally in Paris. He became a chef for the Italian cruise line (again, through Zio Piovano). On a trip to New York City, Andre conveniently "forgot" to reboard the ship, thus beginning his life in America. He attended the wedding of his cousin Peter Gallina in Springfield, MA where he met Angiolina Gagliarducci who would become his wife. He opened Andre's of Great Neck and remained in Long Island until 1958 when he sold his share of the business to his partner Murry Krulich. Andre, Angie and son Peter took off across country, ending up in Los Angeles. A friend, Angelo Patrone, suggested he could do well in the LA restaurant scene. He met Don Medica who was working at the Desilu Studio's commissary, and they opened Andre's of Beverly Hills on April 1, 1959. Soon thereafter, Andre's of Town and Country, Andre's of Wilshire Terrace and Andre's of Westchester followed. He was Chef of the year in 1982. He remained active in restaurant life well into his mid 90s. He was influential in the lives of many in the restaurant and business community. Andre was always willing to help someone out. Although he was a shrewd businessman, he had a very tender heart.
Andre was a world traveler, visiting six continents, but he most enjoyed spending his time in his two vacation homes in Kaslo, BC and Brusasco, Italy. He loved his home in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles and was a gracious host to many visitors from around the globe
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, wife Angie, many in-laws and family members, and friends almost too numerous to count. He is survived by his son, Peter (Berit), grandsons Gian and Michael, and special long-time friend Carolyne Anderson and her family. We are grateful for the wonderful care he received over the last three years from Simon Ronquillo and William Villegas of CGLA.
The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice.
A funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at saint Ambrose Catholic Church 1281 N. Fairfax Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90046.
Face masks and social distancing will be required.
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