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Andrew LaFaive Obituary
East Lansing - Andrew Christian LaFaive, a kind soul and amazing father, husband, brother, friend, and son passed away on August 9th, 2018.
Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 30th, 1971, Andy graduated from Jackson High School in 1989. He went on to complete both a BA and MBA from Michigan State University (MSU). Placing value on working hard and determination, Andy was CEO of MBTM Limited and founding partner of SSP in San Salvador, El Salvador. Giving back was important to Andy. He served as Board President of the Grand River Environmental Action Team (GREAT) and offered his time and talents as a volunteer for his boy's schools and sports teams. He loved being with family and friends, hiking, biking, reading, cooking, running, and golfing. Andy was not one to be the spotlight on the dance floor, but his love for good music, especially reggae was profound and shaped his easy-going nature. As a proud alumnus of MSU, Andy was Green to the core. He loved all things MSU especially Spartan football including tailgating - where play-by-play banter with friends always made him laugh and smile. He traveled widely all over the world enjoying many favorite spots including Prague, New Zealand, and the Kauai mountains and beaches. The ability to be at ease in any situation and his sense of humor was how many will remember him. Andy had a soft spot for animals, in particular Steve and Sherman, the dogs who were always under his feet.
Andy was preceded in death by his grandparents and sister, Lynn Pappert. He is survived by his two sons, Adrien (age 13) and Quinn (age 11), his wife Maria, parents Marsha and Jim Haehnle and Gerald and Diana LaFaive, sister Lori Grace (Jamie), bothers JK, Brock (Julie) and Todd Haehnle, Jeff Pappert, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express gratitude to the many friends and family who offered tireless support through the years, Dr. Malcom Trimble and the staff at Henry Ford Allegiance Health, Dr. Eric Jonasch at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the staff at Sparrow Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to GREAT (great-mi.org). Friends and family will be invited to a celebration of Andy's life at a later date. Friends may send a condolence to the family at www.palmerbush.com.
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Dave and Judi Dolan
August 5, 2023
May God rest your soul and grant it eternal peace.
Dave & Judi Dolan
August 5, 2022
God has his Soul and Andy is at rest with the Lord!
MIGUEL CERNA
January 21, 2020
"One of the most honorable person I've ever met. May God bless his soul".
David Dolan
August 5, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We know what you are going thru that's why your always in our prayers.
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Sue Drake
October 2, 2018
Lori & family, So sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this difficult time and the days ahead. Les & Sue Drake
Stephen Rachman
September 10, 2018
Dear Maria,
I am so saddened to learn of Andy's death. He was a great man--kind, open, genuine-- and will be missed.
Stephen Rachman
Julie Lines
August 28, 2018
Dear Maria and LaFaive/Grace family. So very sorry to hear the news of Andy's passing. Peace, blessings and love to you all in this very difficult time.
Julie Lines
Jeff Hackett
August 24, 2018
Maria - we are incredibly sorry for your loss. Andy was liked by all and deservedly so - any gathering was better off with Andy involved. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jeff and Jenny Hackett
Deb Masquelier
August 18, 2018
Dear Maria,
I am so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. May he rest peacefully and may you and your boys find peace as well.
Love,
Jason Bennitt
August 17, 2018
Maria, I am so, so sorry to hear of your loss. You are a strong and amazing person. Know you are in my thoughts/prayers. If there's anything I can ever do from afar (Atlanta), please let me know. I miss the days of occasionally bumping into you back in Jackson. Be well and know that special people like you always have special pillars around them. As you lean into the wind during this difficult time, don't be afraid to lean against them as well.
Beth and Bill Martens
August 17, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
George and Donna Potter
August 17, 2018
We send our condolences to the LaFave and Haehnle families for the death of Andy. He died much too early in his life.
Dave and Kim Roland
August 16, 2018
We are so saddened by hearing of Andy's passing. He was a wonderful father and we always enjoyed seeing him around the boys' schools. We'll be thinking of Maria, Adrien, and Quinn during this difficult time.
Rick Sigers
August 16, 2018
I would like to send my condolences to Andy's family. In his youth at graduation, Andy worked for me at the Cascades Golf Course. Andy was a very likeable guy who was always smiling, happy and full of jokes. Several of the employees golfed after work. We had a very good time. When we met or talked we always spoke of sports, Cascades and MSU. Andy, rest in peace.
Crystal Brock
August 15, 2018
Sending my condolences to the family. Andy was a very kind and professional gentleman. He will be missed by many.
Dave/Judi Dolan
August 15, 2018
The LaFaive and Haehnle family, Judi an I are saddened by your loss of of your son Andy. I only met Andy a couple of times better knew him as a child. He was a gifted man, such a shame to have to end life so early. We have known Jerry and his Mother Marsha since High School, we are keeping both families in our Prayers, we know their suffering as we too lost a daughter in 2005. God bless all.
Michael & Clare Sauer
August 15, 2018
Dear Maria, Sending love and hugs from the U.P. Andy fought a strong and courageous fight. Our deepest sympathies in this time of loss.
Amy Ciokajlo
August 14, 2018
Andy always had amazing integrity and kindness. I have often thought of the kindness he showed others. I am so sorry the world has lost such a beautiful soul. My prayers are with his family as they must be heartbroken. He made an imprint on this world that many will not.
Jessica Pack
August 14, 2018
Professor Maria Lapinski- My very deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this trying time.
August 14, 2018
Maria and family,
I worked with Andy and Jack
while insuring MBTM LTD. Andy was a true gentleman and respected as such. Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of Andy. He will be truly missed. God's blessings to you all at this most difficult time.
Ted Wray
Tom and Carrie Gruel
August 13, 2018
Maria - Sending love to you and your family during this heartbreaking time. Andy was truly an incredible friend and will be deeply missed. We will never forget his easy going nature and his love for his family and freinds.
Jef Richards
August 13, 2018
Maria, you and the boys are in my prayers.
Janet and Bruce Lillie
August 13, 2018
May the hugs and love of your family and friends give you strength. Thinking of you all.
Bret Muter
August 13, 2018
Maria -- Sending you a huge hug and lots of love from Tucson during this incredibly difficult time.
Pat (Rulewicz) Lammers
August 13, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the family of Andrew for their loss of someone so young.
I was a year behind Jerry at St. Marys and hung around some with Marsha when we worked at Fields.
So sorry for your loss.
May he rest in peace
August 13, 2018
My deepest sympathies for your family's loss. I will always cherish the moments I was blessed to be in his company. Andy was a kind, thoughtful, insightful and inspiring soul. He will be missed.
Amy Donnellan
August 13, 2018
My sincere condolences to your family. Wishing you peaceful moments and the comfort of fond memories. My thoughts are with you.
August 12, 2018
A true loss...Andy was always a business gentleman and a joy to be around.
God Bless the Lafaive Family
James Griffith
Greensboro, NC
Maya Fischhoff
August 12, 2018
Andy always created such an atmosphere of security and stability around him. It was so warm and reassuring. It's very hard to believe the news. We are thinking of you all and wishing we could help in some way.
Joe & Cheryl Levy
August 12, 2018
Cheryl and I have been thinking of your family and reflecting on all of the really wonderful ways Andy influenced us. He's a truly wonderful soul in so many ways -- we will always take that influence with us. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Wendy Nicholson
August 12, 2018
I wish there were words that could ease your pain... May your fondest of memories of Andy be of comfort to you all.
Ben Holliday
August 12, 2018
So sorry for your loss. I will always remember Andy as a great friend and business associate: Godspeed.
Joe Alger
August 12, 2018
When great souls like Andy leave us, the world is a touch darker. I'll never forget and always appreciate him by my side, coaching the youth of our community. Until we meet again, shine on my friend.
Richard Stanton
August 12, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kimberly Sidebottom Lucas
August 12, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to family and friends. So sorry for your loss.
Michelle Woods
August 11, 2018
My condolences to the LaFaive Family. Hugs and Prayers!
Amy Blaising Wallace
August 11, 2018
Maria, A.J. and Quinn,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband and father. This is a very , very sad time for your family and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, The Wallace family
August 11, 2018
Dear Maria,
My sincere condolences. Jan Poulsen
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