Alan D.

Andrade

Alan D. Andrade at 56 years of age, was promoted into eternal life on Sunday July 18th at the Massachusetts General Hospital after a long illness.  Born in Dakar, Senegal, he was a beloved son of Antonia (Delgado) Andrade and the late David Andrade.  He came to Chelsea with his family at the age of 3.  He was a lifelong resident of Chelsea.  He attended Chelsea High School Class of '82.  He played C.H.S. Basketball and Football.  Alan was considered a young music prodigy participating in the High School Band and Orchestra.  He played various instruments including the tuba and trombone; he was also an accomplished bass guitarist and could play keyboard.

While attending High School he also performed in the Greater Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra "GBYSO".  He toured eight European countries with GBYSO.  In addition, he was the youngest member of Gaelin Wentworth Big Band.  He also coached Chelsea Youth Football.

Music remained his life's passion.  He was a featured columnist for Sound Check Magazine writing the "Ace of Bass" column. Alan was a bandleader and leader of RACE, and Third Stone.

He was the beloved son of Antonia Andrade of Chelsea and the late David Andrade.  Loving brother of Arlette deAndrade of Chelsea, Mathilde Andrade of Washington D.C., Giselle deAndrade of Bloomfield NJ and Wilson Andrade of Melrose and the late Elcides Andrade. Cherished nephew of Sevilha Rocha of Chelsea and dear friend of Karen MacDonald.  He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and extended family members (too many to mention).

ARRANGEMENTS:  Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Friday July 23rd from 4 - 8 P.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.

SERVICES:  His funeral will be conducted from the Salvation Army Chapel, 258 Chestnut Street, Chelsea on Saturday July 24th at 11:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

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