Andrew “Andy” Thomas Contratto, 60, of New Athens, IL born March 26, 1962, in Rushville, IL, passed away on Friday August 19, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. He worked for many years as a laborer for the Village of New Athens’ Public Works Department.
Preceding him in death were his parents – Tazo and Dorothy (Hardy) Contratto, his beloved daughter – Brandy Nichole Contratto, who died on January 22, 2016, a half-brother- Griff Grisham and two brothers-in-law – Fred and Joe Nadler.
Andy is survived by his wife, the former Theresa Nadler, whom he married on April 12, 1986, at St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, son – Brandon (Jocelyn Stark) Contratto, two sisters – Mary (Brett) Huiras and Patricia (Steve) Davis, brother – Lano “Lani” (Sandy) Nerini, Jr., sisters-in-law – Barb Nadler, Mary (Dan) Neff, Bev (Soup) Nadler, Cathy (Randy) Kunkelmann and Carol Nadler and two brothers-in-law – Mike and Greg Nadler. He is also survived by his extended family including aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorials in Andy’s honor may be made to the family.
Visitation: Friends and family will be gathering from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday August 23, 2022, and again from 9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday August 24, 2022, at St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 5 p.m. at the church prior to the visitation.
Funeral: Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday August 24, 2022, at St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL with Fr. Clyde Grogan officiating. Cremation will take place after services. Private interment will be held at St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in New Athens, IL at a later date.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.
Dear Theresa, Brandon & Jocelyn-
Tenderly, may time heal your sorrow. Gently, may friends ease your pain. Softly, may peace replace your heartaches. And may the warmest memories remain.”
Our condolences to family and friends
ReplyI’m so sorry to your family , he was a great guy loved by many I will keep you guys in my thoughts always , he was a great friend ❤️
ReplyThoughts and prayers 🙏 So sorry for your loss Theresa and Family
ReplySo very sorry for the family’s loss Sending prayers and our love to Teressa & Brandon. Thinking of you all. RIP Andy. 🙏❤️Love Greg Judy Krauss & Brandon Hoffman.
ReplySo sorry for the passing of Andy. My thoughts and prayers go out to Theresa and family
ReplyOur thoughts and prayers to everyone during this difficult time. May he Rest In Peace and memories comfort you
ReplyTheresa – so sorry to hear this. Will keep you in my prayers.
ReplySympathy to all. May good memories be in your hearts forever ♥️
ReplyTheresa and Brandon – I am so sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyTheresa I am so sorry to hear this, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyOur condolences to the family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplySo sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers
ReplyTeresa I am so sorry to hear about Andy. You have my sympathy and prayers. Rest In Peace Andy.
ReplyMy sympathy to the family on the loss of your loved one
ReplySo sorry for your loss, prayers to Teresa, Brandon and all of the family, may God hold you in his arms.
ReplyI am so sorry for your family’s loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you
ReplyTheresa,
Keeping you in my prayers for peace and comfort…my sincerest condolences!
Theresa and Brandon, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
ReplyTheresa and family. Randy and I send our deepest sympathy to you all at this time of sorrow.
My parents, Jerry and JoAnn Ritter asked me to send their condolences as well. We all send many prayers your way.
Theresa and family. Sorry to hear about your loss. May God grant you peace and strength during this difficult time.
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Theresa and family. Sorry to hear about your loss. May God grant you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Theresa and family. Randy and I send our deepest sympathy to you all at this time of sorrow.
My parents, Jerry and JoAnn Ritter asked me to send their condolences as well. We all send many prayers your way.
Theresa and Brandon, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Theresa,
Keeping you in my prayers for peace and comfort…my sincerest condolences!
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you
My sympathy to the family on the loss of your loved one
So sorry for your loss, prayers to Teresa, Brandon and all of the family, may God hold you in his arms.
Teresa I am so sorry to hear about Andy. You have my sympathy and prayers. Rest In Peace Andy.
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers
Our condolences to the family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Theresa I am so sorry to hear this, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Theresa and Brandon – I am so sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sympathy to all. May good memories be in your hearts forever ♥️
Theresa – so sorry to hear this. Will keep you in my prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers to everyone during this difficult time. May he Rest In Peace and memories comfort you
So sorry for the passing of Andy. My thoughts and prayers go out to Theresa and family
So very sorry for the family’s loss Sending prayers and our love to Teressa & Brandon. Thinking of you all. RIP Andy. 🙏❤️Love Greg Judy Krauss & Brandon Hoffman.
Thoughts and prayers 🙏 So sorry for your loss Theresa and Family
Our condolences to family and friends
I’m so sorry to your family , he was a great guy loved by many I will keep you guys in my thoughts always , he was a great friend ❤️
So sorry for your loss, prayers to Teresa, Brandon and all of the family, may God hold you in his arms.
Theresa and family, I am very saddened by the news of your loss. May God keep you in his tender arms.
Dear Theresa, Brandon & Jocelyn-
Tenderly, may time heal your sorrow. Gently, may friends ease your pain. Softly, may peace replace your heartaches. And may the warmest memories remain.”