Andrew Jonathan Lavagnino

Andrew Jonathan Lavagnino November 3rd, 1995-October 15th, 2024 The world became a more joyful place when Andrew Jonathan Lavagnino was born alongside his twin sister Megan on November 3rd, 1995 in Hollister, California. Andrew loved nature and hiking, especially with his best buddy, his dog Maverick. Health and physical fitness were important to Andrew, and he enjoyed being active. Andrew was very involved in community sports. His love of basketball began at a young age as a player, then continued on when he became a youth referee and coach. He was a lifelong fan of the Dallas Mavericks. After sampling a few careers, Andrew followed in his parents’ footsteps and found joy in the restaurant industry, where he served kindness alongside food to many people from all over the world in Leavenworth, Washington. In addition to serving good food, Andrew loved eating good food. You knew what you made was truly delicious if Andrew told you it was “hella good.” Andrew is survived by his parents Jack and Melissa Lavagnino; his twin sister Megan Lavagnino; his sister Jennifer Lavagnino; his grandparents, Marilyn and Joe Harris, Sue Pagano and Scott McDonald, and Jack and Pam Shoemaker; his great-grandmother Marjorie Pagano; his aunts Mandi Harris and Maura Schomus; his uncles Matt Lavagnino, Nick Mattox, Peter Pagano, Tom Pagano, and Mark Shoemaker; his cousins Matteo Lavagnino, Gabe Mattox, Amy Pagano, Beth Pagano, A.J. Schomus, Anna Schomus, Austin Shoemaker, and Avery Shoemaker; the friends he loved; his beloved dog Maverick; and many others whose days were brightened by his smile and gracious spirit. Andrew will live on in the music he loved, the kindness he showed, and the family and friends who cherish him. Thank you, Andrew, for making our lives hella good. In the words of one of your favorite artists, Noah Kahan, “We’re just glad you could visit.” A celebration of life will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the Grace City Chapel, located at 277 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, Washington. If anyone wishes to, they are welcome to wear something that reminds them of Andrew to the service. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family encourages donations to establish the “Andrew J. Lavagnino Scholarship of Kindness” at the Community Foundation of North Central Washington. Checks can be made payable to CFNCW/Andrew Lavagnino Scholarship and mailed to CFNCW, 9 S Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee WA 98801.

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Andrew Jonathan Lavagnino

November 3, 1995 - October 15, 2024