Andrea Cookie Susan Tancredi, 78, of Salem, passed away on January 10, 2026.

Andrea was born on May 12, 1947, on Staten Island, NY. Andrea was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Kalaman) Lasiw and stepdaughter to the late Carmella (Besignano) Lasiw.

Andrea grew up in Staten Island, New York where she met the love of her life, Terrance Terry Tancredi.

After many years in Staten Island, Andrea and Terry moved to West Milford, New Jersey. Eventually retiring to Salem, Connecticut where they made their home.

Prior to retiring, Andrea worked as a Certified Nurse Aid and an EMT.

During her retirement, Andrea loved reading mystery books, travelling to Europe, and spending time with her family.

For many years Andrea and Terry were active in living history organizations, including the Brigade of the American Revolution, where they met many lifelong friends.

Andrea was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be sadly missed but always remembered with love by her children, Jennifer (Felciano) and Joseph, son-in-law Andrew Hardman, grandchildren, Morgan and Jed (Felciano), and Katie, Jessica, Louise, Edward, Isabelle, Gregory and Malachy (Tancredi-Hardman).

Care of arrangements has been entrusted to the Aurora McCarthy Funeral Home. For online condolences or to share a story of Andrea, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com