Mendham & Peapack
Andrew James Goessling
1959 - 2018
Candles
I'm a long time fan of RRE, a hobo if you will.
Every time I saw Railroad Earth, live or on recorded shows or DVD, I was always drawn to watching intently, Andy's mastery of the many instruments he played always intrigued me. (How could it not)
His musical prowess is almost legendary.
One of my favorite stories or memories was of a time when we went to Dollywood, (OK,,,shuddup!) and Andy was kind enough to sit in for someone who had become ill. Typical for Andy, he graciously drove from Jersey to Pennsylvania to make sure an old friend was able to perform.
It was brutally hot that August afternoon. But after the set he was gracious enough to stand and talk with me.
I walked up to him as he was leaving the stage, and when he realized I wished to chat, he was more then open to the idea.
Talent. Genuine. True. Gracious. Sincere.
I'll be honest. I haven't been this shocked, or hurt by one's sudden passing since SRV.
R.I.P. Andy.
You'll be forever fondly remembered for your musical talents, but perhaps just as much for the type of human being you were.
Thank you kind sir!
Andy, Still just heartbroken at your passing. My sincere condolences to Alison and the rest of your family and friends.
I just ordered new strings for the taterbug Mandolin, that you carved a new bridge for, way long ago, 1970 something.
You were such a sweet, kind person, Andy, say hi to Buck and Tucker. You shed a lot of light and happiness. What could be a better legacy.
Love you Andy. We Missed you last night. It was amazing but not the same. You may have noticed they had two talented artists step up in attempt to fill your shoes. It would take a dozen more to fill them properly. We all miss you. Thank you for everything you gave us throughout the years! XOXOXO
I remember moving to Mendham at 15 Andy was 9 yrs old then. It was always intriguing and delightful to visit the Goesslings’ household full of siblings, books and a welcome at the door. His brother Bob was a friend then. Bob’s younger brother Andy was playing his recorder, clarinet and the mandolin, fixing instruments and building a most ingenious treehouse in the woods with friends and siblings. We were filled with the enthusiasm of youth and the energy that it brings. Fond memories !
Time passed and many years later Andy and I would bump in to each other by chance out of the blue. What fun it was.
I enjoyed listening to Andy play at the Morristown Coffee House at the Unitarian church and then again in Montclair to Railroad Earth.
Andy brought a simplicity of the heart full of warmth, human and genuine. The way it’s suppose to be.
My deep sympathies and condolences to Andy’s wife, family and friends.
Beth Mastin
Condolences to the family...as I hope you know, Andy was loved by very many folks, from all across the country. He was a great guy and always made me smile every time I spoke with him...he will be missed, but his memory will live on in each of us...Blessings to all
Our Locations:
Mendham Location:
8 Hilltop Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
973-543-4720
Peapack Location:
176 Main Street
Peapack NJ 07977
908-234-0590
For GPS Purposes use Gladstone, NJ 07934