Andrew James Riotto, 83, of Brandon, Florida, succumbed while fighting his third battle with cancer.

He was one of 5 children born to Anthony and Mary Riotto: Marie (deceased), Vincinette, Peggy, and Joseph.He was raised and educated in the Hazleton area of PA. After his graduation he worked for U.S. Steel, Fairless works in PA. In Florida he worked for 30 years for TECO.

After his marriage in 1963, to Sharon (Evans) Riotto, he was blessed to have 3 wonderful sons: Andy, Jr (Kathy), Christopher (Denise), and Michael (Marissa). The blessings kept coming with 4 wonderful grandchildren: Thomas, Daniel, Elizabeth, and Joshua.

He was a very kind and generous man and was always there for not only his family, but many friends and neighbors.

We will love and miss him forever.

(Thank you, Andy, for the loving example you left behind for all of us. Your loving wife, Sharon).