Gregory William Androlia (1962-2025)

Gregory William Androlia, 63, of Big Beaver Borough, passed away on December 19th, 2025, at Family Hospice Inpatient Unit Canterbury Place in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. He was born in Beaver Falls on July 16th, 1962, a son of the late Willis M. and Patricia J. (Arthur) Androlia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Barb and Bob Kaleta, as well as his brother-in-law, Dr. Alex Pizarro. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kim (Kaleta) Androlia, his daughter, Kayla Androlia, his brothers, Dale (Linda) Androlia of Emporium, Pennsylvania and Jeff (Rhonda) Androlia of Big Beaver, his sister, Linda (Androlia) Pizarro of Port Charlotte, Florida, his sister-in-law, Mary Owens of Navarre, Ohio, his brother-in-law, Bob (Christina) Kaleta of Portersville, Pennsylvania and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Gregory was a 1980 graduate of Beaver Falls High School who was a member of  their marching band and the Silver Sabres Junior Drum and Bugle Corp. He was devoted to his craft and began his meat cutting career at Comet Food Warehouse in Beaver Falls, followed by several years at the Chippewa Shop and Save. Most recently, he spent many years cutting meat at the Giant Eagle in Franklin Township. He enjoyed hunting and fishing for leisure, but his greatest joy was dedicating his life to saving the lives of others as a firefighter with the Big Beaver Boro Volunteer Fire Company. He proudly served for 49 years and rose to the rank of Lieutenant and Vice President of the department. There will be a visitation on Monday, December 22nd from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a firefighter prayer service will begin at 7 p.m. that evening, and where a funeral service will occur on Tuesday, December 23rd at 10 a.m. with a procession to follow after 11 a.m. to Concord Cemetery in North Sewickley Township. The family gives their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all of the staff at Magee Women’s Hospital and UPMC Canterbury Place for the care they provided to Greg and our family during this difficult time. Should friends desire, donations may be made in Greg’s name to the Big Beaver Boro Volunteer Fire Company, 621 Friendship Road, Darlington, PA 16115.