Retired Master Chief Antonio P. Andoy passed away peacefully at the age of 64 on Dec. 9, 2016 at UW Medical Center in Seattle. He was born on Sept. 3, 1952 in Toril, Davao City, Republic of the Philippines, to Bruno and Cesilia Andoy.
At the age of 19, Antonio enlisted in the U.S. Navy, September 1971, in Olongapo City. Antonio served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years, starting as a petty officer third class aviation storekeeper in Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico to a department supply LCPO (logistics manager) on the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).
During his service, he made seven Western Pacific deployments, participating in Operation Earnest Will, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Fiery Vigil, Operation Desert Fox, Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom. He retired in April 2002 as master chief, SKCM (AW) in Bremerton, Wash.
Following retirement, Antonio was employed as a logistics consultant and representative at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) and Leidos as part of the Technical Assistance for Repairables Processing (TARP) program in Yokosuka, Japan. One of his last projects included coordinating the cleanup of aircraft carriers and military equipment during the nuclear fallout in Fukushima as part of Operation Tomodachi. He worked as a loyal Leidos consultant for 14 years up until his cancer-related illness and passing.
Antonio had an unwavering work ethic and was dedicated to delivering excellent results throughout his military and private-sector career. When he was not working, Antonio could be found on the golf course, rain or shine.
He is survived by his wife, Caridad, and his three daughters, Kathy, Arlene and Audrey. He is also survived by his grandson Ariel and granddaughter Emily.
There will be a funeral mass at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 16 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 185 N. Oak Harbor Street, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Graveside services will take place immediately afterward at Maple Leaf cemetery, with reception at Wallin Funeral Home to follow.
All arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor, Wash. Please visit Antonio’s page in the book of memories online at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.
