Andrew Tilberis, 82, passed away peacefully at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, lovingly surrounded by his family.

Andrew was a man with an immense presence and an even bigger heart—you always knew when he was in the room.

A devoted father and husband, Andrew's life could be described in two acts: the first with Liz, his first wife, with whom he adopted two boys, Rob and Chris; and the second with Denise, his wife in later years, as they built a happy life that took them from New York City's Upper East Side to the Hudson Valley, and finally to San Antonio.

But the truth is, Andrew's life was far more than just two acts. It was a life well lived—one that was, in a word, epic.

Born in London, England, in the aftermath of World War II, Andrew grew up quickly. As the son of Greek Cypriot immigrants—at a time when being different often meant being an outsider—he found his footing in the boxing gym, in London's jazz scene, and in the art world, where he would eventually make his living.

He met his first wife, Liz, while working as an art lecturer, and together they began a journey that spanned more than three action-packed decades—living in London, adopting children, and, in 1992, fulfilling Andrew's lifelong dream of moving to America. He revered the country for its movies, music, and the belief, as he often said, that "anybody can get their shot."

He was right. In the States, Andrew lived big. He rubbed shoulders with presidents, movie stars, and the glitterati—holding court with them all and never shying away from telling them exactly what he thought, even when they didn't want to hear it.

When Andrew lost Liz to cancer in 1999, it hit hard. But years later, when he met Denise, the clouds began to clear.

Andrew and Denise lived for years on Manhattan's Upper East Side, where Andrew became something of a neighborhood celebrity—known in local restaurants and bars by both regulars and staff as a warm, generous spirit (though he wasn't above giving someone an earful on occasion).

After marrying in 2005, they moved to Piermont in New York's Hudson Valley, where Andrew furthered his reputation as a man about town. He loved his Piermont home for its peaceful views of the Hudson River, which he enjoyed every morning while working out in the living room using a "top secret" exercise program he had invented himself.

Andrew would admit to having a stubborn streak, but when Denise wanted to return to her hometown of San Antonio to be closer to her elderly mother, they headed west together.

He spent his final years in San Antonio, happy and loved, with Denise by his side—always making time to call his sons every week to offer advice, encouragement, and, most importantly, to talk about the weekend's soccer scores.

Andrew's memorial service will be held at The Angelus Funeral Home in San Antonio, Texas, from 3–4 p.m. on Saturday, August 23.