Harry Andronis Obituary

Hey Kiddo, we got the high school band & some classmates together last night. Great catching up with them. Miss ole friend.

Missing you always and especially during these holidays. Remembering spending. Christina´s with you and the joy you brought to all our lives. Love you forever.

Christmas Eve I would swing by once in a while and see what was going on in Sherman Oaks at your house. Always, food, laughter, and warmth. I prefer celebrating you on your bday February. Still- I have never found a mixer I enjoyed working with and having a solid friendship like we had. I miss our times at the Oyster Bar shooting the breeze and your cooking- Miss you long time.

I greatly miss my good friend and music partner.

Harry was quite the character who I got to know through Bogan's Band. Most people would what to play normal instruments, but not Harry. Harry decided that playing the Bassoon, a double reed instrument was for him. Unheard of, but that was Harry. I remember Harry installing a Eight Track player in my car in HS and doing it for nothing. A Lovable guy who has a Dream and Lived it with working with Zappa. I never realized that Harry's Birthday was a day before mine. No wonder I got along with him. His Memory lives in even after All these years.

Andronis- you have been on my mind so much lately. Your bday is coming and as I am working on the foley stage, I try to impart how important it is that a mixer really works with an artist. You taught me so much and we worked so many nights together on the good and the bad and although I was super young, you supported and influenced my work and work-ethic and you were such a good mixer and such an amazing renaissance man. I am babbling but bottom line- I miss you. Alot. Happy early birthday- you made a glorious mark on this planet here.

I never met you, Harry, but we lived near one another. Christ has joined you and I knew him. In fact, your sister-in-law, Lorri, is one of my best friends and she loved you and speaks of you often. You left a lot of friends and colleagues who have made you a legend. I hope the place where you are allows you to dance and to play your instruments any time you choose.

Harry was not just a friend he was part of our family. He lived with myself and Tina. Remembering how full of life he was. R.I. P Harry you were one of a kind

Hey Sweets, it seems like yesterday we got the news about you. I think of you often. I remember the last conversation we had when I was searching for classmates for our 40 yr class reunion. You shared the birthdate of my god-child, so I always remember your birthday. My mom´s gone now, & I hope you got to see her & my dad. Remember sitting in their hotdog stand across the street from school, doing homework? We goofed around more than doing homework. Miss you Buddy!

Harry as yesterday was your birthday I was reminded by this guest book. Now I reflect on the Shadowfax "Dreams Of Children" East Coast Tour in 1985. We were on a GYPSY mission in that huge Winnebago with the whole band and the U haul Truck of Band Gear following us. It was one of those load out, 500 miles to the next show over night runs & I was driving the Winnebago. You started your "donkey laugh" as we were all shattered from exhaustion. Everyone was laughing as a result of your hysterical laugh contamination and I could hardly see the road for the tears of my laughter. I miss you brother and look forward to that laugh again. Yazzou!

February 4...Andronis..one of my favorite people and favorite Aquarians. I miss your talent and your friendship very much. I feel very lucky you were y friend. Your wit and insatiable lust for life are greatly missed. Happy Birthday wherever you are flying-xox

Andronis, you passed away today six years ago. You always loved Christmas. I hope wherever you are you are having strong cocktails and most likely entertaining the whole room. You are very missed, thank you for being my friend.Thank you for your humor and grace under fire and amazing energy you always imparted!

Thought of you on your birthday, Lately I keep thinking about an OC show we hung out at - Foo Fighters and Rage Against the Machine - and how bent you were because an unnamed muso was on the bus. Too funny. Watching the Grammys and thinking about you keeping yours on the toilet tank. Damn I miss you. Jod.

Harry, Missed your bday and I am sorry
ANDRONIS, miss my friend so much

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY, THINKING OF YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY.

Andronis, well this is your birthday week. Just saw the movie "theory of everything" about steven Hawking. Reminded me of how wrong and tough you were and what a mental and physical warrior to have fought so gracefully. Miss you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY. YOU ARE MISSED SO MUCH.

Happy birthday Harry.

My heart hurts sometimes when I realize I can't pick up the phone and call you…I can't believe it has been almost 4 years that this world has been Andronis-less… The sun is a little less bright and the world is a lot less full. I miss you. I miss you. I wish I could have done more.

I think of you every day. Your portrait hangs above the console in the control room.

I think of you daily my good friend. Miss you much.

Think of you often Hairball! ????????

Think of you often my friend. God Bless xo

I always know your birthday is around this time. I miss you lots Andronis:) Xooox

Dreams of Children East Coast Tour in the Winnebago all of Shadowfax on board a long drive from one gig to the next we are all spent! Yiu start the Tom Hanks "Donkey Laugh" from "Money Pit" it is so infectious I have to pull over so I don't crash and kill us all. You are are truly missed but often remembered. Heaven has my favorite Greek Angel! On this birthday of our Savior Christ I pray you get to do the FOH mix of Heaven's Choir for Christmas! Lovin' u pal!

If you were around, I would call you..My dad is in bad shape.
I wish I could meet up, have a cocktail with you, and hear some words of wisdom. I miss your company and with the holidays coming, I miss stopping by on xmas eve to see you.
You are missed..and please look out for my dad from above..:)

Hey Andronis,
You have been popping up alot in my subliminal mind.
XO

SO, it is cinch de Mayo..A party day..
It is not the greek easter but an excuse for a margarita.
I hope you feel I am thinking of you..Miss you.

Hey Sweets, I'm sending you "shamrock" shakes. Happy St. Patrick's Day, to my Greek Angel. Did you see my Dad? He got their 3 weeks ago. Look for him, he's great at fixing stuff.

So, I was at work..A guy asked me about you out of the blue.
Told me he had been a driver when he met you..He told me how you mentored him. How you gave him critique with kindness as he moved up and it wa yet another reminder of how much you touched people that you probably had no idea you had touched. I looked at this middle aged guy, who once was a driver, telling me how you gave him the confidence to pursue a freer in post. I was on a quick lunch..I started to get upset..Long days..Long nights..little sleep and when I think of you..it still hurts..it is still wrong that you left so soon..

Harry, I still can't believe you are gone! I cry every time I think of you and Bev! I hope your celebrating another Birrhday, see you again one day! LOVE YOU HAIRBALL

Hi Harry, Happy Birthday bud. I hope you are indescribably happy. Love you.

Today is your birthday..You are forever adored down here:)
Miss you Andronis...

June 12, 2012.
I saw your photo on my fridge todayor good luck before cooking.
Today..I said your name aloud a
I usually thumb it over quickly for no real reason..Today I said your name aloud and burst into tears. Fell onto the kitchen floor in full drama..Why??
I have no idea but i guess i am really not okay with you being gone. I miss you.

Harry, my funny, generous friend, I just can't believe you've been gone this long. I still have your last call saved in my voice mail.

And finally, for once, you can't stop me from paying. This book stays online.

still so hard to believe....I continue to hear your voice when we talked on Christmas a year ago. It brings me comfort to know you are at peace. I miss you, Harry A.
Monica

One year has gone by my dear sweet friend and I still can't believe you are gone. Thank you for blessing my life for 37 years. I find myself smiling with every memory. I love you.........

A year has gone by without you.
I feel your energy in the mountains when I hike and know you are watching over me.
Thanks..thanks...thanks...

A shock to me. Harry and I kept in touch, and I hadn't heard from or spoken to him in an unusual amount of time. I suspected that something may have happened with the progression of the desease, which prompted me to do a search that led me here.
We last toured together back in 2000 with Tracy Chapman, and had so much fun and good food together. I'll miss him a lot.
Also, my heart goes out to his family, most of which I met when we came through Chicago several times.
I'd be happy to chat with anyone who would like to, especially anyone who had seen or spoken with him close to his passing. I'd like to know any further information anyone has.
Thanks very much.

I will always love and miss you.
Cookie Reseda, CA

Paul & Chris (and all my extended cousins),

I'm so sorry to hear about Harry's passing. I've been writing this note for a while now, and with each revision I realize how inadequate my words seem (damn, all those English and Lit classes seem to have failed me).

I never saw Harry while he was battling ALS, so all my memories are from quite a few years back. All those times at the, let me call it the village. The village in Scottsdale, where Tom, Mary, Lou, Betty and Fran, watched over us and occasionally gave us direction, direction that ultimately helped guide many of us. Everyone was welcomed. Everyone was family. Where we played ball, ate ice cream, listened to music, drooled over the opposite sex, experienced age appropriate goofy stupid stuff and just talked. I believe many of us learned how to "take a bow" there. It was so easy. It was so much fun. And as I look back, it was so important.

I have a ton of great memories from those times with Harry front and center. Please extend my sincere condolences to your families and to all my extended cousins.

Our best,

Russie & George Skourlis

Chris & Paul,
Had no Idea Harry passed away,feel so bad I saw him a long time ago when he was in town, He stopped by my mom's house.Life is so short it seems like yesterday we were kids living next door to each other & then we all grew up & went our different directions. You guys will always be a part of our memories on 81st st. Take care & Harry will be missed.
Love Nancy Connie Vince & Joe

So sad to hear of Harry's death. Such fond memories of Harry from school, he was a good friend and so much fun.

Dear Paul & Chris ~ I am so sorry to hear of Harry's passing. Harry, Jack, Jimmy O'Connor and myself were real close in 8th grade thru highschool. I will always see him with a quick laugh and looking thru tinted glasses. He was bigger than life. And it is our loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.

I played the Beatles 'Birthday' yesterday, as I have every year on your birthday. I couldn't wake you but I know that you heard it. We miss you, Bird! Love, Ree

Happy Birthday Harry....I hiked this morning overlooking hollywood and it was a view you would love. Tonight I will toast you. Miss you very very much...

I just learned of your passing. So terribly sad. I will always hold dear in my heart the HS memories we shared together. Rest in Peace long ago friend.

My dearest Friend :( I know you are indescribably happy now. I miss you and love you. You will always be with me.

Harry, I adored you! Thank you for that dinner in Paris and the vintage wine in Burbank. Just friends with a great connection, the world is a much dimmer place without your bright and generous light. I will be at all your memorial parties in spirit. Never to be forgotten. RIP you gorgeous man.

There is no undertaking more challenging, no responsibility more awesome than being a friend to Harry -
Thanks a lot Harry

Saddest news to hear about the passing of Harry. Had just found him on Facebook and was looking forward to re-connecting and catching up. I'll never forget a visit to London several years ago ....came to the house...hung out...had a few laughs. Such a sweet and talented guy. Everyone will miss him.

“Men like us should live for a thousand years!” Surely Zorba was referring to Harry when he spoke those words.

For Haralambi, (I consider myself truly blessed that your presence has graced my path)

Harry could not rest from travel, for his purpose held
To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths
Of all the western stars:
He drank Life to the lees: all times he enjoyed greatly,
Suffered greatly, both with those
That loved him, and alone;

For always roaming with a hungry heart,
He traversed the streets of inland Chicago and the former arroyos of costal Los Angeles, charging himself with contentment and triumph.

Much had he seen and known. Yet he was part of all that he met.

I sing of thee, oh restless spirit, moss-less rolling stone, man in perpetual motion.

And did Harry Mix, in Modern times, Mix upon Earth's green and pleasant stage,
Bring him his mic of burnished gold, Bring him his albums of desire,
Bring him his pipe of pungent herb, Bring him his chariot of fire.

I sing of thee with an electric voice and praise thee with high praise.

Farewell dear Friend - may we meet again on the fair green fields of Elysium,
Or across the Cosmic Ocean of time and space.
May we meet again - in fair days beneath a gentle star,
or on windswept shores of remorse and misadventure,
it matters not where or when - only that we meet again.

Farewell Friend of my Youth, Witness of my Earthly journey, Loyal, True, and Steadfast Companion.

The Talisman is broken and the Brother-Sisterhood disbanded – each of us left now to travel our separate roads alone.
Mute the lyre - still the song - it is right to grieve in our own fashion according to our own customs.

Harry, you did such a GREAT job as
Producer & Engineer working with our
band, "Dasein", back in the mid-80's at
CRC! Plus, you always told the funniest
jokes! We will certainly miss you! : )

I still hear you singing, 'My my Sharrona,' to me each time I came to work at Horta's. When I think of you I always remember your fabulous laugh and wonderful stories especially those about your loving family. You gave so much and leave so much. Still, I think we were all cheated by your abrupt departure. I wish I had seen you with Laura Christmas Eve. Rest well, my friend. Love, Sharon

We love ya Hairball.

CFD & the Goddess

I met Harry in 1980, at Southcombe Studios in LA., while he was engineering some tracks for my band, The Dallas Collins Band. I instantly knew that he would be a close friend for life. His quick wit and wacky sense of humor made him a pleasure to be around and truly a "One Of A Kind".

Harry was an inspiration to me. Few of us achieve our life's dream as did Harry. Harry's dream was to someday work with Frank Zappa. He achieved that goal by working extensively with Frank for many years.

Harry brought so much joy into so many peoples lives, with his loving, caring, generous and always humorous nature.

Harry... you ROCK! You're in good hands now. I can't wait to hang out and laugh with you again someday.

Your Loving friend forever,
Bruce

Harry is one of those people you don't forget. His humor and charm were magnetic. He always made me laugh at "Bogus" high school, as he called it. One time on a field trip to Brookfield Zoo, he told me that the greenery in the landscaping were trees with underground trunks. He delivered that bit of information with such conviction that I believed him... until he flashed that sparkling smile and laughed aloud at my wide-eyed gullibility. Many years later, I saw him again at the height of his physical power. He treated a large group of the class of 73 to an after-reunion party. He was handsome, successful and generous. He was one of my husband's(Marc Donatelle)childhood friends, and when talking with him by phone about our recent marriage, he snarled and said "You two are so disgusting!" But I know he said it with a twinkle in his eye. Harry, you were a master at manifesting your dreams...I am awed by you. May you be at peace.

My closest friend, my mentor. Life is forever changed without you. You are the one and only "King Mixer". You will always be by my side in spirit.

In his youth, Haralambi made mock prostrations before a poster of FZ in his room. Eventually he would journey to the epicenter of that world, and he traversed many other seemingly disparate worlds. Harry linked together these multiple existences: the creative, the unconventional, the traditional, and the diverse people from each of them. It seems to me that he could unite them all because he engendered love in his relationships with people. You weren’t just Harry’s friend, you loved him. As we see in these testimonies, he was beloved by the people who knew him. To me, that was the meaning and legacy of his earthly life, above all the awards and milestones. Harry’s vibe was so strong that strangers could unite around the bond of knowing and loving him. When you looked into those dark eyes and he flashed that dazzling smile, you knew that he was happy to see you. I loved him, he loved me, and I will always honor our friendship.
Aeonia H Mneme, May his memory be eternal.

Harry, you were such a fun loving guy. I'm sure you're hangin out with Big George.

no more words...

Harry..Rest in Peace. You are so loved by so many.

Harry, out of our sight and into the arms of God. Bye for now. We love you,
Donatelles' Mother, Dee Vafiadis

Harry, I don't know where to begin. You were my first true best freind when we first met back in 1969. I remember all the great times we had at your house on the Southwest Side of Chicago and all the great times we had at Bogan High School. Although we drifted apart thru the years I will never forget you. I will love you always. Your friend Jim O'Connor.

ANDRONIS.....I was lucky enough to have seen Harry weekly and on Christmas Eve day. We had 2 amazing last visits.
He drank 3 Makers Mark Whiskeys with pleasure and chased down a pretty girl in his chair to catch a smoke. I was running after him down La CIenega and could not catch up. That chair went 25 mph!
He said, "Macias, I know I quit smoking, but how many women in LA actually still smoke? He charmed her; bummed a smoke and we laughed. He was my mentor in foley and he had the heart of a lion and was a true renaissance man. I feel lucky to have known him.

Harry, you lovable goofball. Mixing sound in a basement on 88th & Commercial to the best soundstages in the world. You set your sites high and rose to the top of your field but never forgot a friend's voice. You always made everyone around you laugh. I am so glad to have known you and be able to call you - my friend. Godspeed...

Harry was a dear friend throught the past 30 plus years I had known him and although I left California back to Chi town in 89', we never lost touch and he never let me forget how he missed and loved me. To Harry, you were tough, you were brave, you loved many and made many laugh, you will be forever missed and forever loved. Be at peace now my friend.

Harry...what a blessing you were and will continue to be...
Rest in Peace, dear Harry
Bogan 73 Janet Gaertig Berens

Harry, although we were as different as night and day, you and I had a special connection that lasted 37 years; and which will transcend this earth.
I know you are at peace and in a better place, as I know of no other person who was liked/loved by everyone! - even my conservative family who lovingly teased you about your long hair and your earring back in the late 70's....they adored you, as did my daughter.
You were my constant connection, my joy, my dear friend, simply a beautiful soul.... I talked to you on Christmas,like every holiday, and so regret erasing your voice mail beforehand.
I am heartbroken that I will not hear your voice again. My love goes out to you, and to your family .... I will miss you more than you will know.

Harry, I still speak to you in my prayers. This is to your family & friends. You fought the toughest fight of all with honor & dignity. Working with you & having you as a friend since 79 was a blast. Now I will hold your spark of life & your laughter close to my heart to keep me fighting the good fight! God bless you my friend rest in peace look after us from the better place where you are. You kicked butt!

Wow the world is a little quieter with out dear Harry in it. Harry and I sat together and mixed hundreds of shows together, he had the uncanny sense of just knowing how to get the most out of anything. His presence filled our stage and lives with joy and laughter. He invented the words congieviate and re-congieviate( to make and unmake something from nothing) along with P.B.I.S (put back in sync) Talking with Harry recently his outlook on death was amazing...he had no bitterness and was truly at peace with his life and situation. Few people lived with such gusto while being an honorable and loyal friend to all. I am a better man from my years with Harry, he helped me through divorce,the loss of my business and lifestyle, he accepted my bad choices and waited for me to figure them out...and said "I told you" in a loving and parental way without shaming me. The loss of a great man ...remembered by all those he touched throughout his short..yet full life. My deart harry I miss you soooo much!!!!!!

To Harry's family and loved ones, few people come into our lives and touch us the way our Harry did.. He was my family, and my dear friend. A very special man who was a large part of raising my daughter and many others during the years here in Cali. Family and friendships were so important to him... my love and deepest sympathies to all of you..

We'll miss you Hairball and your memory will never be forgotten. To this day I still brag and boast that I know the guy in an Animaniacs cartoon! You were the best "uncle" a young boy with no other extended family could ask for. Love ya!

Harry, what a bright light you were in all of our lives! You appeared every so often, picking up as no time passed with stories and laughter. Almost every day I tell people of your saying in high school how you would work with Frank Zappa one day, to the time you introduced me to Zappa in Rochester! The world is more boring without your energy, but what a concert must be happening in Heaven! Love and healing to Paul, Christ and family.

I wish I had known Harry was sick. I would have called him and laughed about fun times together. My brother, Bob and I have been doing just that since we heard the news. I am so sorry for his family and friends who have lost such a great guy.

My deepest sympathies to Harry's family. Harry brought me out to L.A. in 1996 and remained one of my best friends. He was always the life of the party and a true original. He will be greatly missed. - Karen Wilkinson, Los Angeles CA

Please accept our deepest sympathies......take comfort in God who will sustain you and strengthen your during this difficult time. (2 Cor. 1;3,4)

So very sorry to read Harry's obituary in the Tribune. I often recall his mother Mary, my secretary, talking about him to me at Brenan School.

The family has lost another gem--and so early.

Sincerely,

Harry, you were always the life of any gathering. You were amazing with mixing music. I can only imagine how beautiful the band up there is doing with you at the boards. Keep the beat going until we see you again. Gale Semenic-O'Connor-Mockus, Bogan Class'73 via Climax Springs, Missouri

My prayers are with you and your family. May you find some messure of comfort in Rev 21:4.

Harry you were one whom will never be forgotten. To meet you was to love you. Rest in Peace Love Pamela Andronis

I was so happy to connect with Harry on fb. I just wish I had known Harry was sick. I just thought he didn't get back to the fb posts because he was too busy. I would have loved to have called and talked with him about funny times in our past. My brother, Bob and I have been sharing stories of Harry since we've heard the news. I just wish we could have shared these stories with Harry before he left. I am so sad and I am so sorry for his family and other friends who have lost a great person.