Andrew J. Falco June 27, 1943-April 15, 2021

Andrew J. Falco, 77 but forever 39, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Hornell, NY, the son of the late Andrea` and Jennie (Matriciano) Falco. Andrew married Jane Stanley on Sept. 30, 1977. Andrew is survived by his wife of 43 years; sons: Anthony (Renee) Falco of Williamsville, NY, Andrew (Beth) Falco of Avoco, NY, Matthew (Lauren) Falco of Lexington, KY; daughters: Susan Falco of Avoco, NY and Brigitte (Robert) Donlan of Duncansville; eight grandchildren: Ashley Falco (fiancé Steven Olds), Andrew Falco, Lucas Falco, Jonah Falco, Ethan Donlan, Hannah Donlan, Emily Donlan and Zachary Donlan; and a favorite buddy, his dog, Charlie. He was preceded in death by his sister, Josephine Carbone. Andrew worked in Hornell, NY for the Erie Lackawanna Railroad and then Conrail. He moved to Altoona in 1976 and continued his work with Conrail and then Norfolk Southern. His favorite job was his retirement job of driving school van for “His kids” with the Altoona School District for 17 years. He was a member of Providence Presbyterian Church, where he enjoyed working with their Soup on Saturday, the Community Gardens and the Youth Programs. Friends will be received from 1-2:30 pm Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Providence Presbyterian Church, 2401 Broad Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16601, where a funeral service will immediately follow at 2:30 pm with Pastor Dennis Braun officiating. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. Interment will be held at the Presbyterian Cemetery in Hollidaysburg. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Andrew’s memory to Providence Presbyterian Church, Soup on Saturday, 2401 Broad Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16601. Arrangements are provided by The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.