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Andrew Vogel Obituary
Specialist Andrew J.
Vogel
June 5, 1994
May 22, 2021
Specialist Andrew J. Vogel, of Fort Carson Colorado Springs, and formerly of Allegany, New York, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 22, 2021 at home.
Born on June 5, 1994 in Wellsville, he was the second son of David A. Vogel, Jr., and Doris L. Kelley.
Andrew was a graduate of Allegany-Limestone Central Schools Class of 2013. While in High school, he was a member of the track team and attended the welding program at BOCES. He then further studied welding at Alfred State University.
Andrew was a member of the Allegany Fire Department and Saranac Lake Fire Department. He was a self-taught guitarist and played in several bands during his high school years while he attended Creekside Chapel Youth Group in Allegany.
He enlisted in the United States Army on February 25, 2019 and was serving as a Calvary Scout at the time of his death. He was assigned abroad in Kuwait after basic training. He received the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon for his service.
He will be remembered as an easy-going person that enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by His Mother Doris L. Kelley, Olean. His Father David A. Vogel, Jr. Black Creek. His Son, Dennis R. Vogel. Saranac Lake. His Fiancé Norma C. VanBuskirk, her daughter Izabella P. Safriett. Colorado Springs, CO. His Brother David A. (Stephanie R. Pikulski) Voge III, Allegany. His Sister Kristen E. Hitchcock, Olean. His Stepfather Andrew J. Hitchcock, Olean. His Grandparents Bobbi Jo and Tim A. Sisson, Olean. James C. and Judy A. Hitchcock, Allegany. Several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins
He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents David A. and Linda S. Vogel Sr. and his maternal grandfather Matthew J. Kelley.
The family will receive friends at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street Cuba on Friday June 11, 2019 from 6-9 P.M. with Military Honors concluding his Celebration of Life at 9:00 P.M.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Honor Flight Program.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Vogel
6 Entries
iziabella
January 11, 2023
he was my step dad
Suzette Cobin
June 11, 2021
Andy was always a sweet young boy when I was able to see him. I fallowed Andy on Facebook when he had his little boy and when he went in the service. I fallowed him in Paris when he had to do a tour over there. He will sadly be missed. Fly with the Angles Andy
Cheryl Wintermantel
June 9, 2021
My condolences to Andy's family. Words fail me. Our family has many memories of Andy from school, and we are saddened to hear he is gone too soon. Love from The Wintermantels, Mikel, Cheryl, Sam and Aline.
Patty Tittle
June 7, 2021
David, I am so so sorry about Andy. Sending my love and prayers to you and the family. Praying that God will comfort and guide you through these difficult time. Remember We are always there for you
Carol Barrett
June 7, 2021
So sorry for your loss.
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Jun
11
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mark F Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service Inc9 Bull St, Cuba, NY 14727
Jun
11
Celebration of Life
9:00 p.m.
Mark F Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service Inc9 Bull St, Cuba, NY 14727
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