Andrew P Ahrensdorf

Ralph Waldo Emerson

It is with deep sadness that we announce that Andrew Penn Ahrensdorf passed away in a tragic accident on December 31, 2022 while vacationing in Florida. Drew was born on February 27, 1985 in Philadelphia, PA.

Drew is survived by his mother, Beverly Alfano Ahrensdorf, his father, LeRoy (Lee) William Ahrensdorf of Naples, FL, his sister, Leigh Alfano Fitzgerald, and his brother-in-law, Paul Andrew Fitzgerald of Walpole, MA. He is also survived by his aunt and uncle of Bartlett, IL, Lana Ahrensdorf Brozik (Robert) and their children, Jennifer Brozik Pidima (Kevin), of Williamsburg, IA and Elizabeth Hope Brozik of Downers Grove, IL. In addition, he is survived by his aunt and uncle in Phoenix, AZ, Robert Jay Ahrensdorf (Amy) and their children, Taylor Jay Ahrensdorf and Chad Walker Ahrensdorf, both of Denver, CO. Also, Drew is survived by Jean Ryan Alfano of South Natick, MA and Michael Bart Alfano (Elizabeth) of New York, NY.

Drew is a 2003 graduate of Radnor High School in Radnor, PA and earned his Bachelor’s degree in American Studies in 2007 from Trinity College in Hartford, CT. In both high school and college, Drew played soccer and lacrosse; Drew was a member of the 2003 Radnor lacrosse team that finished runner-up in the AA state championship game and the FC Delco Black III club soccer team that finished runner-up in the USYS U-16 national championship game in 2001.

After college, Drew moved to New York City, and for the last twelve years he worked for FirstService Financial, a subsidiary of

FirstService Corporation, a multi-billion property management company based in Toronto, Canada. Drew’s most recent role was Vice President of Cash Management for FirstService Financial, providing loan and deposit services to his clients in many cities in the US.

Drew was genuine, engaging, and charismatic; in conversations, he always made you feel like you were the most important person in the world. Drew lit up every room he entered with his smile and personality. He had a great sense of humor, and his honest and authentic qualities allowed him to build close bonds with friends and colleagues. His fierce loyalty, strong work ethic and collaborative attitude were important attributes of Drew in his career. He loved competing and being part of a winning team.

Drew had a genuine passion and unmatched zest for life. His high energy was infectious, and he forged lasting relationships with his friends, co-workers and his clients. He loved meeting new people, and especially cherished spending time with his family and playing golf with his father and his friends at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, FL.

Some of Drew’s avid life pursuits included his work, personal fitness, traveling often to connect with his friends, and enthusiastically cheering all Philadelphia sports teams on to victory, especially his beloved Eagles. Those who truly knew Drew also know he enjoyed sipping dirty martinis or a good glass of cabernet, surrounded by his friends or family. Drew’s legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched, and his wonderful heart and spirit.

Bev, Lee, and Leigh and Paul appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love and support from family members and his many friends. While there are no immediate plans for a memorial service, the family is aware there will be informal celebrations of Drew’s life by many of his friends in Naples, Philadelphia and New York.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you kindly consider a donation to these charities:

• Empty Bowls, Naples: Its mission is to support food pantries in the Naples area.

To donate, please mail your check to: Empty Bowls, Naples, 2221 Corporation Blvd. Naples, FL 34109

• Folds of Honor: Its mission is to provide educational scholarships for the spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members, and America's first responders, including police, fire-fighters, EMTs and paramedics. (foldsofhonor.org)

Andrew P Ahrensdorf, age 37, of New York, New York passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kraeercoralsprings.com for the Ahrensdorf family.