Andrew J. Best's Obituary
With deep sadness we announce that our beloved Andrew Best, Jr., passed away suddenly on Sept. 2, 2017 in Redwood City ,California . Andrew , known to his family and countless friends as Andy, was a loving and caring husband to Carmelita Balisi Manikan for 25 years and a caring pet parent to their dog, Nikko and their cat Sarah, who just passed away recently . He was 63 ! He also left behind his dear sister, Debbie Hart (children Ben and Kristin), brother, Richard Selke (children Alicia and Dylan) Kimie Best, stepmom . Andy retired a few years back at Western Grinding Service as an CPC ( Computerized Numerical Control Programmer ). Andy graduated high school at Oceana High in Pacifica ,California in 1971 and pursued Horticulture Science at San Mateo College (class of 1978 ) but his true love is as a machinist!Andy was an unassuming man ,quiet and gentle in mannerism ,a very kind and modest man, and above all ,a very caring and understanding man as a son ,husband , brother and friend to so many ! He so suddenly departed from us and bid us goodbye in a Godly quiet way that truly defined his humanity ! He will be sorely missed by all the loves of his life and to all those who have known the gentleness and modesty of this wonderful man ! Andy ,from all of us who cannot believe that you’re gone from our lives ,we bid you a heavenly farewell. You will forever be in our hearts. We pray for the eternal repose of your kind and generous soul !Rest in peace with the Lord
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