May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023
All honor to his name.
Andrew Glenn Rice passed unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, 27 October 2020 at his residence in San Francisco, California. His full, formal obituary can be accessed in the "Life" section of this website. This website was created by family in dedication to honoring Andrew (also known to many as Andy) and all those who shared in his great love. You are welcome to share condolences, memories, and all forms of loving thoughts with us here. Financial contributions for his three living daughters can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-andrew-gle... Thank you for sharing this space with us now and moving forward.
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October 27, 2021
October 27, 2021
Andy,
Today as I remember you I am filled with love and thankfulness.
I remember your smile, engaging conversations and witty responses.
I remember your love and concern for your brother, my husband, John.
I remember what a great uncle you were to Dan and Dillon and the love you shared with and showed them.
I remember how much you loved your 3 beautiful daughters.
I remember the love you had for Dierdre.
I remember the challenges you faced in life.
I remember your strong faith and belief in Jesus as your Lord and Savior and the conversations we shared about faith.
So many wonderful memories.......
I remember the phone call from Mark a year ago today that left me speechless as I handed the phone to Dillon.
I remember the grief shared by all who love you and still carry that grief today.
I am thankful for having known you in this life.
I am thankful that I know without a doubt where you are today in the presence of our Lord and Savior and that you and John are together surrounded by all of our other loved family members who have gone before us.
I am thankful in knowing I will be with you in Eternity.
Until we meet again.
Gay
Today as I remember you I am filled with love and thankfulness.
I remember your smile, engaging conversations and witty responses.
I remember your love and concern for your brother, my husband, John.
I remember what a great uncle you were to Dan and Dillon and the love you shared with and showed them.
I remember how much you loved your 3 beautiful daughters.
I remember the love you had for Dierdre.
I remember the challenges you faced in life.
I remember your strong faith and belief in Jesus as your Lord and Savior and the conversations we shared about faith.
So many wonderful memories.......
I remember the phone call from Mark a year ago today that left me speechless as I handed the phone to Dillon.
I remember the grief shared by all who love you and still carry that grief today.
I am thankful for having known you in this life.
I am thankful that I know without a doubt where you are today in the presence of our Lord and Savior and that you and John are together surrounded by all of our other loved family members who have gone before us.
I am thankful in knowing I will be with you in Eternity.
Until we meet again.
Gay
May 6, 2021
May 6, 2021
Andy & I grew up as neighbors during our teens in Winchester. We always had fun, competitive times with the lefty - as he was usually playing first base and pulling the ball into right field during our neighborhood baseball games. Mark, John, and Andy were fun neighbors to have for my brother, Wayne, and I. Last time I hung out with Andy we were selling office equipment right out of college in the same DC area territories - he was selling phones while I was selling copiers for Pitney Bowes. We shared leads to help each other out. I regret not looking him up last time I went thru the SF area.
November 25, 2020
November 25, 2020
In loving memory of Andrew Glenn Rice, and his older brother John Robert Rice, we have created a Podcast called Eternal Connections.
This podcast dives deep into discussing the eternal connections we have with people that have been a part of our lives; those who have gone before us and those who are still here with us. Losing a loved one can be the most difficult experience a person encounters while on this earth. One of the best ways to honor our loved ones is by keeping their memory alive through conversation, and that is exactly what we are here to do. Hosted by Dillon Rice. Edited by Melanie Canfield.
Listen to Eternal Connections at https://eternalconnections.buzzsprout.com/
This podcast dives deep into discussing the eternal connections we have with people that have been a part of our lives; those who have gone before us and those who are still here with us. Losing a loved one can be the most difficult experience a person encounters while on this earth. One of the best ways to honor our loved ones is by keeping their memory alive through conversation, and that is exactly what we are here to do. Hosted by Dillon Rice. Edited by Melanie Canfield.
Listen to Eternal Connections at https://eternalconnections.buzzsprout.com/
November 23, 2020
November 23, 2020
Here is the link to Andy's Memorial Video. The Rice family submitted 50 photos and 3 songs to Omps Funeral Home. Omps then created this video.
http://player.tributecenteronline.com/74517
http://player.tributecenteronline.com/74517
November 8, 2020
November 8, 2020
Andy passed away too early but he left behind 3 amazing, strong daughters. I’ll always remember him playing the guitar and all the trips to Michigan we took. He had such a gentle soul and was always so positive! I will miss him dearly!
November 5, 2020
November 5, 2020
I loved Andy. We both worked together at our first jobs out of college selling phone systems. We lost touch but connected a few years ago and it was great reminiscing about the good old days. I am terribly saddened by his passing but I am buoyed by his faith in our Lord. I promise to keep Andy and his family in my prayers everyday. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him.
November 3, 2020
November 3, 2020
Thank You, Uncle Andrew, for helping to cultivate so many great childhood memories -- on regular family vacations at Massanutten, at yearly wintertime holidays, during occasional visits to Chicago, and lots in between. I remember you so fondly as a caring and loving uncle, supportive of my youthful adventures in so many areas, and such an important contribution to our family. Thanks especially for the evening you drove around nearby neighborhoods with me in search of the ice cream truck, so I could get my firecracker ice pop. Despite the gaps of time and distance, I love you very much, and I continually feel connected to your life and passing. I am profoundly grateful that our journeys in this world have been forever intertwined. I wish you all the best, now and always.
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All honor to his name.
October 27, 2021
October 27, 2021
Andy,
Today as I remember you I am filled with love and thankfulness.
I remember your smile, engaging conversations and witty responses.
I remember your love and concern for your brother, my husband, John.
I remember what a great uncle you were to Dan and Dillon and the love you shared with and showed them.
I remember how much you loved your 3 beautiful daughters.
I remember the love you had for Dierdre.
I remember the challenges you faced in life.
I remember your strong faith and belief in Jesus as your Lord and Savior and the conversations we shared about faith.
So many wonderful memories.......
I remember the phone call from Mark a year ago today that left me speechless as I handed the phone to Dillon.
I remember the grief shared by all who love you and still carry that grief today.
I am thankful for having known you in this life.
I am thankful that I know without a doubt where you are today in the presence of our Lord and Savior and that you and John are together surrounded by all of our other loved family members who have gone before us.
I am thankful in knowing I will be with you in Eternity.
Until we meet again.
Gay
Today as I remember you I am filled with love and thankfulness.
I remember your smile, engaging conversations and witty responses.
I remember your love and concern for your brother, my husband, John.
I remember what a great uncle you were to Dan and Dillon and the love you shared with and showed them.
I remember how much you loved your 3 beautiful daughters.
I remember the love you had for Dierdre.
I remember the challenges you faced in life.
I remember your strong faith and belief in Jesus as your Lord and Savior and the conversations we shared about faith.
So many wonderful memories.......
I remember the phone call from Mark a year ago today that left me speechless as I handed the phone to Dillon.
I remember the grief shared by all who love you and still carry that grief today.
I am thankful for having known you in this life.
I am thankful that I know without a doubt where you are today in the presence of our Lord and Savior and that you and John are together surrounded by all of our other loved family members who have gone before us.
I am thankful in knowing I will be with you in Eternity.
Until we meet again.
Gay
May 6, 2021
May 6, 2021
Andy & I grew up as neighbors during our teens in Winchester. We always had fun, competitive times with the lefty - as he was usually playing first base and pulling the ball into right field during our neighborhood baseball games. Mark, John, and Andy were fun neighbors to have for my brother, Wayne, and I. Last time I hung out with Andy we were selling office equipment right out of college in the same DC area territories - he was selling phones while I was selling copiers for Pitney Bowes. We shared leads to help each other out. I regret not looking him up last time I went thru the SF area.
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The Andy Rice head tilt.
With many UVA friends at Nags Head
His Life
Obituary
November 6, 2020
by Dan Rice
Andrew Glenn Rice
Andrew Glenn Rice, 55, of San Francisco, California, died of natural causes on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at his residence. Andrew was born in 1965, in Williamsburg, Virginia, the son of Charles Edward Rice and Patricia McLeod Rice. He was known at various times in his life as either Andrew or “Andy.”
Surviving are his father, Charles “Chuck” Rice (Sue Dodge) of Alexandria, Virginia; mother, Pat Rice of Winchester, Virginia; daughters, Caroline Rose Rice, Margeaux Claire Rice, and Charlotte Nicole Rice, and his former wife, Deirdre McCarthy of Western Springs, Illinois; younger brother, Mark Edward Rice (Randi Scheiner) of Binghamton, New York; sister-in-law, Gay Bush Rice of Strasburg, Virginia, and nephews, Daniel Robert Rice of Charlotte North Carolina and Dillon John Rice of Strasburg. Andrew’s older brother John Robert Rice passed away in June 2020.
Andrew graduated from John Handley High School, Class of 1983, and from The University of Virginia in 1988 where he received a B.A. in Economics. Andrew worked as a salesman during his 25 year career, with his longest service at Catalogues of America. At UVA he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity, through which he formed many lifelong friendships. After spending much of his early and young adult life in Virginia, he moved in 1993 to San Francisco where he thrived and met his wife Deirdre McCarthy. They had their first child, Caroline, in San Francisco and then moved to Western Springs, IL in 2003.They had 3 wonderful girls, Caroline, Margeaux, and Charlotte (current ages 17,16, and 14 respectively). Andy was an adoring and involved father and he was a patient and caring husband.
Andrew was known for his originality, sociability, humor, and Christian faith. He loved to laugh and even more so to make others laugh. Andy had a quick mind with a quick wit. He was outgoing and was gifted in making easy, lively, and often hilarious conversation. He had a unique character with many dimensions: articulate, athletic, thoughtful, and exceptionally creative. Andy held a deep love of music and was an excellent musician. He shared his music through mix tapes, composing original songs, playing guitar and singing with family and friends, and giving memorable live performances. Along with his affability, he was generous with and compassionate toward others. Andy forged strong friendships throughout his life. He will be remembered well by many who loved him dearly.
Andrew lived the last years of his life in San Francisco where he was a faithful member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. He was a devout Catholic and did volunteer work for Catholic charitable groups.
SERVICES
In San Francisco: A Funeral Liturgy will be conducted by Father Roberto Andrey of St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church at Duggan’s Serra Mortuary in Daly City, California, on Friday November 6, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Due to COVID-19 limitations, services will be private and by invitation only. A livestream of the service in San Francisco will be available at https://vimeo.com/474912706/6efd926dc1Internet guests are recommended to click on the link 5-10 minutes before the start time and have a strong internet connection to avoid interference.
In Virginia: A memorial service and an interment will take place in Winchester, Virginia on November 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Omps Funeral home. The service will be by invitation because of size restrictions due to COVID-19 and will be livestreamed. Further information about the Winchester service and interment will be sent to family and friends, and posted nearer to the date on the Omps website and in the Winchester Star.
CONDOLENCES AND MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
The family encourages that condolences, photos, and shared memories of Andrew be placed on the ForeverMissed website:
https://www.forevermissed.com/andrew-glenn-rice/about
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in Andrew’s memory to any of the following:
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/Donate-to-NAMI.
A memorial fund for Andrew’s daughters through this link:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-andrew-glenn-rice
St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church of San Francisco https://www.stpatricksf.org/
and click on the Donate tab.
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November 5, 2020
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My life was richer and fuller with Andy in it. I spent a fair amount of time with him from 1994-1999. Man, Andy could make me laugh, his wit is on par with the best of best comedians. His wit was hard to keep up with, he operated on a different level. You could always tell he was joking because he would look at you cock his head sideways with a bit of a gleam in his eye. It was up to the rest of us to keep up.
Loved going to shows with him.
Loved watching sports with him.
Loved hanging out with him.
Miss him. RIP.