Andrew Karpay

Andrew Karpay, 73, of Asheville, NC, passed away on November 17, 2025, at the Emberlight Center for Conscious Living & Dying in Swannanoa, NC.

Born in Nassau County, NY, Andy spent much of his life in Tampa, FL. He was a proud graduate of Jesuit High School in Tampa and went on to earn his degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Florida. He retired in 2020 from G.L. Spies Co., where he applied his engineering expertise for many years.

His kindness and passion for life touched the hearts of many people. Andy was a lifelong musician. A talented mandolin player, he found great joy in the strings and stories of the music he loved. This passion brought many people together. Above all, he cared deeply for those around him. His memory is a blessing.

Andrew was preceded in death by his mother, Rhoda Kavet Karpay, in 1985. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Joanne Blake Kocher Karpay; his sons, Tim Ogden of Tampa, FL, and Michael Karpay of Winter Park, FL; and his stepson, Sterling Stees of Tampa, FL. He also leaves behind his brothers, Richard Karpay (Barbara) of Land O' Lakes, FL, and Buzz Karpay (Lynn) of Potomac, MD; his grandchildren, Lily and Brewer Ogden of Tampa; and his nieces, Becky "Starr" Metcalf, Rebecca Polinsky, Jessica Barolsky, Deborah Weyl, Melissa Spies and great nieces Simon Silvis, Blake Spies and great nephew Desmond Silvis.

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