I'm gutted to learn of the premature passage of this precious soul. Andy and I knew one another from the Jewish community at Wesleyan. He was, as all who knew him can attest, inimitable and radiant, …
I Miss Him
For a long time, I was too shocked to think about this. I live right by what used to be where he and his family lived. I'm 11 years old, and I was best friends with his daughter Ellie before COVID …
Andy: The Teacher, The Artist, The Friend
For the past year, I have been going back and forth on what memories to share, what experiences to put together to show who Andy was to me, and, I’m embarrassed to admit this, it has been a challenge. …
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A Wonderful Uncle
When you ask me to share a happy memory of Andrew Michael Neiman, known as Uncle Andy to me, it's extremely hard to think of just one. But a special bond that I had with him was our love of the …
My Memories
I lost touch over the years and only recently heard about the passing of Andy. I was stunned to hear the news and wanted to share my story: While attending art school I worked at COCA as a front desk …
Human being
So sorry for your loss, just came across this , and seeking if they found him. GOD BLESS HIM AND FAMILY. LIVE IN Poughkeepsie.. HIS AN ANGEL NOW. HAVE NO MONEY, BUT I JUST FEEL I KNOW TO LOVE AND …
One Year at CHS
I met Andy in 1990 at Clayton High School. But we weren’t classmates; I was a secretary in the Student Affairs Office. One of the four teachers I reported to in that office was Mike Cowan, who was the …
MagiQuest
While working on MagiQuest I regretfully never got the chance to meet Andrew in person, but his role as Xavier has left a lasting impact on the community. I've uploaded the highest quality photo I …
Wesleyan friend
I’ve been reeling these last few weeks since the beautiful memorial. I couldn’t help but think how much he would have loved it, such an epic gathering of people, such a testament to his legacy. Out of …
Andy as Xaiver – Magiquest
I didn't know Andy personally but I just found out about the news today. Andy was an actor in Magiquest, something I'm a big fan of. It was this attraction where you could buy these wands and go …
Corner of the Sky
It was the smallest moment, but it turned into a Broadway sing-a-long. Lainie was my next door neighbor for a few years and I'd see Andy occasionally. We were both out in our backyards when I heard …
Emily’s 29th Surprise
Simon threw Emily a surprise birthday dinner for her 29th birthday. David, Zach, Bennet, Charlotte, Emily Black, and a few others were waiting at a restaurant in Red Bank, when Simon, Emily and I came …
Two pics from As You Like It at Chicago Shakespeare 2011.
I'm afraid these aren't great pics, but just quick snaps from backstage and after-show. The one that's just Andy's back (on the right) is from the dressing room where several of the guys enjoyed …
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Closer (Theatre Lab)
You’ll see Andy in one of the photos during his pre-show routine: stretching, laying in silence, meditating. He’d show up to the space 2 hour before call time for his sacred prep. It was a bit of a …
A super star then and forever
Lainie, David, and Emily and the all of the extended family, I am heart broken for all of you. Lainie, I cannot imagine losing a child. I don't even have words of comfort other than to say I am …
teacher US History at Clayton High School
At the celebration of Andy's life, I recalled vividly the day when Andy presented an oral report to the class about his family's immigrant experience. Forgive me if, after 30 years, I miss a detail. …
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Dear dear Andy
My memories are of meeting this amazing young man during his college years and beyond, falling absolutely in love with him...loved his schtick, his humor, his genuine love of my dear son, and his …
A Friend from Shenandoah Shakes tour
Andy played Puck in our production of “Midsummer” ….and doubled as Starveling, the tailor. He shined as Puck and I think he put as much care into Starveling, the tailor - who had a distinctly …
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Remembering Andy
We are grieving with all Andy’s family and friends his disappearance and his death. My cousin’s husband, Andy was one of the few people who was genuinely interested in my immigration work and my …
Danny Greene, CRC, St.Louis, NJT & Jim Hensen
My threads...my threads to Andy. I went to high school with Danny Greene and when I moved to St. Louis Danny said I have to meet his friend Andy. I have a degree in theatre performance, was in a …
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Post election night 2016
We shared Election Night 2016 with Andy and a few other close friends. For this particular group, and for many around the country, the next morning was painful to see anything positive about the …
Jason’s W memory
I remember from 1987-1991, Andy and I the first people from youth group at represent Central Reform Congregation at what is called a conclave, which is where Reform Jews would meet up from Synagogues …
Andy in Pericles, Prince of Tyre
We got a delicious Apple pie made for us in December 2020!! By my Acting buddy and soulmate Chef Andy Neiman! Andy’s Pies were so delicious it transported me back to my childhood. When my great Aunt …
Picture of Andy the first time we met him – October 1975
This picture was taken in the basement of our first home at 538 Warder in University City, MO. Andy came to playgroup for the first time that day, and it happened to be Dan's birthday, October 27, …
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Wesleyan memories of Andy
Andy lived across the hall from me (and down the hall from Danny Greene) during our first year at Wesleyan. I had never met anyone like him before, and I still have not. At some point in the first …
Wes ’95
These images were taken on our last day at Wesleyan University in May, 1995. It was a poignant day. We didn't know what would come next. It makes sense to me that Andy is at the center. Sending …
In Loving Memory of Andy Neiman
Andy and I worked together in a Shakespeare touring troupe called the Shenandoah Shakespeare Express in 1997. We were on the road together for a year. He was Puck to my Oberon in "A Midsummer Night's …
Connected through Theatre, Friends by choice.
In High School we did Pippin together, among several other shows, and each time he saw me somewhere (had I not seen him first) he would start to sing Love Song from that show. Once, in NYC I was …
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Friend of Lainie
As I wrote on Facebook, more than 20 years ago Andy led an after-school acting class for children at Solomon Schechter day school. For a few of these kids (probably especially my son), they were not …
Forever in my heart
Andy, you will be forever in my heart. You've inspired me and my family in so many ways but mostly by your kindness and caring. Your playful nature and your brilliance always present. We had the …
Special Soul
Andy was one of the most extraordinary and talented people whoI have ever met. When I joined the Speech, Drama and Debate team at Clayton High School, Andy was the team's "rock star", as the team's …
Andy in “Violet” at Connecticut Repertory Theatre
One of the many moments Andy and I shared on stage together. A personal favorite photo of mine. …
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Story
My memory of Andy was when I was at Jcca art camp in stl. He was just the awesome person that would let you be who you are. He showed all his campers the way. He was my first counselor at art camp. He …
High school friend of Andy
I knew Andy in high school. He went to Clayton and I went to Eureka. We would see each other at speech tournaments. I got picked on and bullied because I scored well at the tournaments but I was …
Always Andy
There are no words to express my deepest condolences to the Neiman family. I was honored to have watched Andy perform in the musicals, plays, at Clayton High School. What a wonderfully beautiful …
Those delicious hugs
When I was about five years old I had the most awful crush on Ben Neiman. Andy wasn't yet invented, much less his siblings; but "Lanie" became one of my all-time favorite names, and Ben entranced me …
Andy in Anything Goes
I got to know Andy while doing the musicals with him at CHS. Andy had great stage presence..on and off the stage. I just wanted to share a photo I took of him during a dress rehearsal of Anything …
Suzuki Training, Pranksters, and Pie
I first met Andy when I was participating in Metro Youth Shakespeare in high school in St. Louis. I was so taken with his teaching, his absolute commitment, but sort of childlike whimsy, as were a …
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