Andrea Paige Espinola's Obituary
Andrea Paige Espinola was 25 when her bright light left this earth on Sunday September 4th. She now shines down from the heavens on those who deeply miss her. Andrea is survived by her beloved brother Michael, her dedicated parents, Bobby and Gigi Espinola, her grandmothers Georgia Payne and Betty Espinola, aunts, uncles, cousins, her many soul sisters and brothers, and precious furry pets Rocco and Gucci. Andrea was a sweet and adorable child who grew into a beautiful, strong free-spirited woman. She had an unwavering strength of character. Anyone who knew her would never be the same. She was a peacemaker and lightmaker. Andrea was kind, loving, and gentle every single day she was on this earth. She was a lifelong defender of the defenseless and a helper to the helpless. Andrea will be remembered for many things especially for her humor and integrity, her contagious smile and laugh, her devotion to family, friends, co-workers, and as a rescuer of people, pets and all of God’s creatures. Tampa Catholic High School was a huge part of her life, she graduated in 2009. She was very successful in her career as Director of Operations at Dealer Wizard. Andrea is predeceased by her older brother Robert Alexander Espinola and her grandfathers Diran M. Kaloostian and Emilio “Pete” Espinola. The family will receive relatives and friends at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Tampa at 10am, Funeral Mass will follow at 11am Monday Sept. 12, 2016. Interment will immediately follow at Garden of Memories where she will be laid to rest beside her brother Alex. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Pet Pal Animal shelter of St Petersburg in her honor.
ESPINOLA, Andrea Paige 25, was a bright light in the lives of her family, friends, and co-workers. On Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016 her light left this Earth and now shines down from the heavens on those who deeply miss her. She will be remembered for her contagious smile and laugh, her devotion to family, friends, and co-workers, and as a rescuer of people and pets. The lives of those she touched are better for having known her. A lifelong resident of Tampa, she graduated from Tampa Catholic High School, attended Hillsborough Community College, and held a leadership position at a local startup company, Dealer Wizard. She is survived by her father, Robert Emilio Espinola and his wife, Leslie Endris Espinola; her mother, Gigi Kaloostian Espinola; her brother, Michael Espinola; grandmothers, Betty Espinola and Georgia Payne; her dog, Rocco and cat, Gucci; as well as many adoring aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Andrea is predeceased by her older brother, Robert Alexander Espinola; and her grandfather, Emilio Felix Espinola. The family will receive relatives and friends 10-11 am, and a Funeral Mass will be held at 11 am, Monday, Sept. 12, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at Garden of Memories. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay in her honor. Donations may be made by sending them to Humane Society of Tampa Bay, 3607 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa 33607 or online at www.humanesocietytampa.org.
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