Andrew Martin Reichenberger passed away June 23, 2018 at the age of 56. “Andy” was born in Phoenix, Arizona and attended Saint Agnes Elementary School and Camelback High School. He earned his Associate of Arts in Technology from DeVry University. Andy worked for Honeywell as a technician for nearly 20 years working on flight simulators. Andy was an avid carpenter and even built his dream home in North Phoenix. He was the kind of person that could fix or repair almost anything. Most recently he owned a Japanese restaurant in downtown Phoenix called “Yasda Bento.” His sons Eric and Aaron worked at the restaurant with him. Andy was an avid aviator for over 40 years. He was a member of the Arizona Soaring Association. Flying was one of Andy’s greatest passions. He even took his beloved dog “Parker” up with him in his airplane. Andy will be remembered for his amazing smile, warm heart, helpful spirit and his love of life! He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Andy is survived by his sons Eric and Aaron Reichenberger, sister Marcella Myers (Rance), and niece Mikayla Myers.
Debbie Mortensen Zellner
He will be so missed! My heart aches for the family. I will remember all the good and crazy times we had during and after high school. He was the best and always had a smile!!! Love you Andy so much.
Leanne Perry
Andy was the one who could light up a room with his smile and laugh.I’ve known Andy for many,many years and we recently reconnected for some football and reminiscing. He was an amazing,sweet,fun loving man…and a very accomplished and talented one.I am proud to have called him my friend,and will miss him very much.My heart goes out to his sons and the rest of his family,and I’m so very sorry for your loss.R.I.P. Andy,fly with the angels my friend.
Roger Runyon
Very sorry to hear about Andy I had lost touch with him after high school Andy was a great person to know and spend time with I will always remember a trip we did to California with his father as a young teen it was something I have fond memories of and treasure
Certainly looks like Andy was successful in his career and in life and accomplished a lot in his time here
My condolences
Sincerely
Roger Runyon
Todd Shimek
Andy was a great guy . I kinda a lost touch with him over the years, but he was always a great friend and neighbor to me and my family. He will be missed more than words can express!
With a heavy heart, my deepest condolences to his family.
Sincerely -Todd Shimek.
Bill Thrift
Andy,
A great cousin and man with big warm heart.
We had great times playing as kids, and fun at fly-ins. I loved trading soaring stories and regrets you didn’t have a chance to teach me taildragers and glider tows…
Andy the words in “Gone West” are fitting.
Blue Skies and Fair Winds.
I’ll miss you!
Bill Thrift
Julie Fitzgerald
Marcy, Aaron and Eric,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking about you and my cousin Andy.
Always,
Julie Fitzgerald
Kimberly Sparkman
As someone who is afraid to fly – I will always remember Andy explaining to me the theory of flight while we were 35,000 feet in the air. May he rest in peace. REST IN PEACE ANDY!
Randall Raskin
We are so sorry for your loss. Andy will be sorely missed. I know Andy is riding amazing thermals in heaven right now. RIP Andy.
Patricia Rossman
My heartfelt condolences go out to you all. Andy was a part of the Rossman family for most of his life. I reminisce about the countless times he was over at our house, and my memories of him are pure joy, laughter, and passion. Wendy, Michael, Connie and I are blessed to have had Andy in our lives. And he is hanging out with our parents in Heaven right now. Thank you, Almighty God, for sharing your Andy with us. He gave us Joy.
Jodie Shimek
I have nothing but good memories of Andy, growing up. He was our next door neighbor, and a great friend of the family. He will be greatly missed.
-Jodie
Chanele Joy
Just finding out- breaks my heart! I had just picked up a business card for his Japanese restaurant thinking, I should give Andy a call and say Hi. He gave me the card a couple years ago, telling me to come check it out. Andy would visit my work across from the airport off Lake Pleasant Prkwy, Wild Horse West. He always had a nice tan and genuine smile. I loved to serve him at the bar. After a flight he would stop by for some food and drink always accompanied with friends, having a good ol time. He was the one I’d enjoy talking to because he was so polite& respectful. Gary was not. I resigned from the Wildhorse that May 20 and did not get to say goodbye to all the great regular customers like Andy. 1Thank you Andy for not being like the others! Keep smiling up there good man!! You are missed! RIPxoxo