Andrew John Jablonski

December 10, 1969 - April 17, 2025

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Obituary For Andrew John Jablonski

Andrew John Jablonski, born in Buffalo, NY, resident of Apex, NC, died peacefully on April 17, 2025, at the age of 55 at Transitions LifeCare Hospice Home. “Andy” to his parents, brother, sister, and childhood friends, and “AJ” to various colleagues, Andrew was loved by many and will be missed.

Andrew loved his family and friends and cared about other people, and he didn’t hesitate to tell those close to him that he loved them. He seldom met a stranger and was quick with a joke. Andrew was an avid cyclist who rode 93,392 miles since he started keeping track in 2006, and he loved watching the Buffalo Bills and Sabres; going to a different city each year with his son Tommy to see a Bills’ game; grilling on the back deck; listening to live music and sometimes joining the band onstage for an impromptu duet; and, even in recent months when he didn’t feel well, playing in the floor with his first grandchild Peter. A hockey player in his youth in Orchard Park, NY, Andrew said often that hockey was the most beautiful sport. After graduating from Buffalo State University, Andrew started his career working for hospice, and he talked about the impact that this had on him. Andrew went on to have a successful career in healthcare, working for insurance companies, a pharmacy benefit management company, and most recently, CollabriOS Health.

Andrew is survived by his wife, Catherine “Cathy” Jablonski (Apex, NC); his daughter Erin Szurgot, his son-in-law Connor Szurgot, and his grandchildren Peter and Louie (Wake Forest, NC); his son Thomas “Tommy” Jablonski (Apex, NC); his sister Melanie Santillo and her husband Jim Santillo (Hamburg, NY); his brother Christopher Jablonski and his wife Carol Ridley (Rochester, NY); his parents Linda and Thomas Biskup (Orchard Park, NY); and other family members and dear friends.

May memories of Andrew bring comfort to all who knew and loved him.

A wake will be held at Renaissance Funeral Home (7615 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh) between 6 PM and 8 PM on Thursday, May 1, 2025, with eulogies beginning around 6:30 PM. A Catholic Mass will be held at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church (12333 Bayleaf Church Rd., Raleigh) on May 2, 2025, at 1 PM, and we will gather after that at 3 PM in the Chapel Mausoleum at Raleigh Memorial Park (7501 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh). St. Luke’s will host a funeral reception at 4 PM on May 2nd.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation toward Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS) research at Duke University School of Medicine apsgenetics@mc.duke.edu, Make a Gift to Duke or to Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo Give now! - Donate to Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo or Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh Donate to Transitions LifeCare: Impact End-of-Life Care.

Services

1 May

Visitation

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Renaissance Funeral Home 7615 Six Forks Road Raleigh, NC 27615 Get Directions »
2 May

Mass

01:00 PM

St. Luke the Evangelist 12333 Bayleaf Church Rd Raleigh, NC Get Directions »
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    Alana Sharps planted 5 trees in memory of Andrew John Jablonski . - May 01, 2025

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  • April 30, 2025

    Deborah Richardson

    Cathy, Sending you thoughts and support during this difficult time. I was sorry to hear about Andrew and wanted you and all the family to know your in my prayers Debbie Richardson

  • April 30, 2025

    Suzanne

    Dear Erin, Tommy, Cathy and all who loved Andrew, May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

  • April 30, 2025

    Tawanda Lewis

    Cathy, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Tawanda

  • April 27, 2025

    Jerry and Tamara Queen

    We will miss Andrew. He was such a kind person and we enjoyed collaborating with him. Jerry and Tamara Queen

  • April 26, 2025

    Penney De Pas

    I am so sorry to hear of Andrew's passing. Your love was a fairy tale and I know you will miss him so. Virtual hug as I will not be able to attend the service. Wishing you sweet blessings for your time of grief and many happy memories. Penney

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