It is with great sadness the family of Andrew Dal Nogare announce his passing at the age of 59. Andrew will forever be remembered for his intelligent wit, skill with creating wonderful meals for family and friends, and for his love of learning.
Andrew’s curiosity led him to earn an FCC radio operator permit for the only high school radio station in Delaware in the 1970s, WMPH at Mt Pleasant HS, where he also ran spring track and cross-country. An avid hiker and camper, Andrew achieved Eagle Scout rank and Order of the Arrow membership with BSA Troop 99, camping monthly year-round and developing his talent for cooking in a Dutch oven. Andrew treasured the weeks spent hiking the Appalachian Trail with his identical twin brother, Steve.
Andrew graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from University of Delaware, having received a full 4-year scholarship. He was a member of service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. Living in the International and Russian houses with students from around the world expanded Andrew’s experience with global cuisines and philosophies.
After earning his master’s degree in Government Administration from the Fels School of Government at University of Pennsylvania, Andrew worked for the Delaware House of Representatives in Dover, DE as a Majority Legislative Assistant. His career also included time as a Policy Analyst with Caesar Rodney Institute, and as Executive Director and lobbyist for the Delaware chapter of the American Subcontractors Association. He was both a volunteer and worked with the Department of Elections. Andrew never missed an opportunity to vote.
Andrew will be deeply missed by his wife Jill, who will cherish her memories of their life and travels together. She is grateful for Andrew’s understanding with moving camping from a year-round to three-season activity. His habit of writing travelogues full of random observations, including one colorful account of a 3-week journey sailing the coast of New England with his father-in-law, will help to keep Andrew’s voice and sense of humor alive for her.
Andrew was predeceased by his parents, Dorothy F. and Stephen Dal Nogare. In addition to Jill, Andrew is survived by his siblings and their families, Maren D. Ketchum (Robert), Oxford, PA, Elsbeth D. Mason, Philadelphia, PA, Anthony R. Dal Nogare, M.D. (Catherine L Hall, M.D.), Kalispell, MT, Marcus Dal Nogare, Wilmington, DE, Stephen Dal Nogare (Kimberly Ward), Wilmington, DE, cousin Lisa A. Schallert, Philadelphia, PA, and Cleo and Miel.
If you’d like to make a memorial contribution in Andrew’s memory, please consider a donation to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, or make time to take a walk in the woods.
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