Andrew Clark Marchese (aka "The Drew")

Andrew Clark Marchese (aka “The Drew”), 63, of Colville, Wash., and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – formerly of Del Mar and Chula Vista, Calif.; El Paso, Texas; and Youngstown, Ohio – passed into the presence of the Lord on Oct. 5, 2025.

Born in Youngstown on Jan. 9, 1962, Andrew was the father of three children: Sarah, Clark, and Matthew. In addition to his children, Andrew is survived by his mother, Barbara, his sister, Mary Gay, his brother, Patrick, and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Marchese. He loved everyone deeply and shared kindness freely throughout his life.

Andrew’s early years took him from El Paso to Southern California. He graduated from Eastwood High School in El Paso, Texas, and later from Castle Park High School in Chula Vista, Calif. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Economics–Business from UCLA in 1989, completing his degree in record time and setting the stage for a career that blended intellect, faith, and service.

Andrew built a diverse career as a securities broker, real estate agent, and musician, yet his deepest calling was always ministry and the word of God. In the late 1990s, he moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where he dedicated his life to serving Christ and his community. More recently, he made his home in Colville, Wash., where he found peace, a loving church family, and opportunities to preach and teach the scriptures he loved.

A longtime Del Mar resident before moving north, Andrew loved sailing in San Diego Bay, where he often found reflection and renewal in God’s creation. Known affectionately by many as “The Drew,” he was recognized for his boundless compassion, humor, and unshakable faith. He visited care homes to pray with the sick, counseled friends and strangers alike, and could recall scripture for every season of life. He was on a personal mission to memorize the Bible and lived as a true example of Christian discipleship – with conviction, humility, and love.

As scripture reminds us, “The stone which the builders refused has become the head cornerstone” (Psalm 118:22). Andrew embodied that truth with perseverance and grace.

Family and friends are invited to honor his memory and the faith that guided him each day. Services will be held on Friday, Oct. 17, in Colville, Wash.

He will be deeply missed and forever loved.
“Absent from the body, present with the Lord.” – 2 Corinthians 5:8