{"id":1537,"date":"2020-04-08T02:49:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T02:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sthedwig.ca\/wordpress\/?p=1537"},"modified":"2020-08-05T14:36:43","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T14:36:43","slug":"%e2%80%a0-zbigniew-andy-gondek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sthedwig.ca\/wordpress\/?p=1537","title":{"rendered":"\u2020 Zbigniew \u201cAndy\u201d Gondek"},"content":{"rendered":"
Monday, February 25th, 1952<\/span> –<\/span> Monday, April 6th, 2020<\/span><\/div>\n
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NIECH ODPOCZYWA W POKOJU<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

B\u00f3g powo\u0142a\u0142 do wieczno\u015bci: \u015bp. \u2020 <\/strong>Zbigniew \u201cAndy\u201d Gondek<\/strong> (69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Poch\u00f3wek \u015bp. Zbigniewa odby\u0142 si\u0119 na cmentarzu Resurrection w czwartek 9 kwiernia b.r.<\/p>\n

Zmar\u0142ego polecamy Bo\u017cemu Mi\u0142osierdziu, a rodzinie i znajomym pogr\u0105\u017conym w \u017ca\u0142obie sk\u0142adamy wyrazy wsp\u00f3\u0142czucia.<\/p>\n

Wieczne odpoczywanie racz Mu da\u0107 Panie.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

MAY HE REST IN PEACE<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Recently, God called to eternity:<\/em> \u00a0<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u2020 <\/strong>Zbigniew \u201cAndy\u201d Gondek (69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

We offer our heartfelt condolences to his family, and to all those who have passed away we offer God\u2019s mercy. <\/em><\/p>\n

Give them eternal rest O Lord! <\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Obituary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is with a sad song from our hearts that we announce Monday April 6th, 2020 was the day the music died. Andy Gondek left this world from the Ottawa Hospital after living a life fully on his terms, with no apologies for his rock and roll lifestyle. He was in his 69th year.<\/p>\n

Andy leaves behind a much-loved Gibson 6 string electric and a cherished 12-string Yamaha acoustic. He is also fondly remembered by his son Noel (Melodie) and daughter Stephanie (Craig Walker). Andy was the grandfather of Dillon, Taylor, Joseph, and Sabina-Jane. He will also be missed by his beloved cousin Alicja Wajdzik.<\/p>\n

He was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Stella, and his brother Richard (Elizabeth).<\/p>\n

Andy will be missed by his family, friends, and of course, the many, many fans that have faithfully waited for a return to his 1969 brilliance.<\/p>\n

Andy\u2019s passions were his music and songwriting. When asked how he wanted to be remembered he said, \u201cI wrote over 700 songs, 70 were gifted, and 7 were absolutely brilliant.\u201d He also excelled at a form of armchair philosophy that was rooted in cutting sarcasm and existential nihilism. One of his favourite Einsteinian digs was \u201cthe difference between genius and stupidity is genius has its limits.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Private Family Graveside Service will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby on Thursday April 9th, 2020.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Memorial Mass will take place in the future at St. Hedwig\u2019s Polish Catholic Church, when gatherings are allowed once again.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Andy’s parting words for whomever reads this is \u201cmy goal has always been for the audience to sing the chorus without me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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