ANDREW "ANDY" ACHILLES
December 19, 1946 ~ December 14, 2012
Andy Achilles, age 65, lost his battle to brain cancer in Vancouver, WA on Dec. 14, 2012. He was born on Dec. 19, 1946 in New York City, NY to Christopher and Cynthia Achilles. Andy attended St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox School and graduated from Long Island High in 1964, later moving to Anchorage, AK.
Andy served in the Air Force from 1966-1971.
He loved planning vacations, camping, and coaching softball.
Andy is survived by his sister, Despina Achilles; children, Chris Achilles, Stacy Destito, A.J. Achilles, Maegen Zitt; and grandchildren, Nicholas, Alex, Kai, Jacob and Ayla.
A memorial service will be held on Jan. 25, 2013, 2:30 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt. Scott Boulevard, Portland, OR 97086.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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If it wasn't for you Andy I would not be where i am today, i am so sorry you had to suffer through all that!!! Everyone that knew you loved you and if they didn't they sure didn't know you at all!!!! I miss you my friend!!!
Joanie Grissom
February 18, 2013
i got to work with andy at charter communications. he was a funny, happy person all the time. he is and will be missed.
marcy di palermo
January 25, 2013
Andy and I had something in common being single parents to our daughters. Seeing him at his daughter Meghan's wedding he couldn't have been prouder or shown any more love. Meghan I know that he will be your Angel in the sky and that he will be watching over you. I have know doubt how much joy it brought him to see the young beautiful young woman that you have become. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you, Heather Henry
January 24, 2013
Dad - you are forever in our hearts. We will miss you more than you know. God took you too soon but I know you are watching over us every day. Rest in peace. Love you, Stacy
Stacy Destito
January 23, 2013
I met Andy when he was the Temp lead at Hyundai in Portland. I was always razzing him about his little car being a roller skate. I've seen him around town since and he always had his trademark smile.. We'll miss you Andy.
Thomas Hopkins
January 22, 2013
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