Andy was born June 18, 1976, the son of Dawn Wellington. In addition to his mother Dawn, Andy is survived by his daughter Stormiee Coite, son Kurt Goyette, brother Bryan Luurtsema, sister Cristina Salisbury, soulmate Alicia Rider and her children Ryder Telgarsky, Isaiah Sawyer and Rachel Cronin.
Andy was a hard worker with a passion for music and a love of nature. He created R/N/Z magazine, organized several benefit concerts for Pine Ridge Reservation, was an activist for Native American rights, and was a supporter of the Free Leonard Peltier movement. He loved animals, hiking, camping, attending concerts and visiting amusement parks.
A celebration of life will be planned soon.
The Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave. Norwich, is assisting with arrangements.