April 1, 1974 – February 22, 2021

Anthony Ray Andrade, also known as “Tony”, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at the age of 46. Anthony was born in Lynwood, CA to Walter Rivas Andrade and Andrea Rose Andrade.

He grew up in Downey attending Spencer Williams Elementary School, West Middle School and Warren High School Class of 1992.

His career was working in the restaurant business having a special talent of serving. He worked in several restaurants. A few were the Lighthouse in Shoreline Village in Long Beach and with the team that opened Chili’s in the Downey Landing. He also worked at Sambi’s and Bakers Square in Downey before they closed.

Anthony attended Praise Chapel Church in Downey until he moved to Big Bear, CA and made many good friends there.

Writing poetry and cooking were his passion. He enjoyed cooking for family and friends. He also loved to Bar-B-Que always ready to volunteer for parties and functions.

Anthony enjoyed dining out, the beach, ocean and walking on the piers, especially Oceanside, CA where he spent many days.

He moved to Big Bear, CA 4 1/2 years ago and soon joined the Lighthouse Christian Church making many new friends.

He was a valued employee at the Oakside Restaurant in Big Bear Village often complimented on his excellence service.

Anthony was very caring and had a good heart. He is now home with the Lord. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Anthony is survived by his mother, Andrea R. Andrade, brothers Walter Andrade, Michael Andrade, sister Gina “Andrade” Foley, brother-in-law William Foley, sister-in-law Julie Andrade-Nephews, Christopher Andrade, Nicholas Andrade, niece Michelle Foley, Fiancée Shelly Montes and many cousins. He is predeceased by his father, Walter Rivas Andrade.

A celebration of life will take place when it is safe to do so.