Birth date: Feb 3, 1994 Death date: Mar 24, 2016
Andreas Evan Dinopoulos was born in Gainesville, Florida on February 3, 1994 to Dr. Cynthia Preston and Elias Dinopoulos, Ph.D. His life ended much too soon as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident on March 24, 2016. Andreas Read Obituary
Dr. Preston and family, please know that you are in my prayers and how sorry I am for your incredible loss! I have known you for years and know how proud you are of your son. There are no words for me to express your pain and sorrow. Just want to tell you how much you are cared for by your friends and patients! May GOD comfort you and your family!
With Deepest Sympathy, Carol Berg and Family ( your patient)
I remember the first time I met Andreas. He walked past me and winked at Caity. He then gave her a thumbs up and said "what's up ferbilicious?" At the time I can't say I was happy with his flirtatious behavior lol, but as I got to know him I realized he was quite the charmer. I asked him at a later date what did ferbilicious mean and he said because Caity had such big beautiful eyes, she reminded him of a ferby doll which has big eyes. As Andreas became more of a family member then just a boyfriend, I was amazed at his musical talent. I brought out a keyboard one day to listen to him play and was dumbfounded as he played one beautiful song after another. But he was much more then just charming and talented. His kind and caring nature was evident when he interacted with my younger daughter Cara, who he always called little Cazo. Whether it was helping her with her math, going for ice cream, playing in the pool or just making her laugh he was always patient and kind. Andreas was also thoughtful. He always called me on my birthday and Saint Patricks Day ( he knew I was into my Irish heritage lol) He even sent my son a Florida Gators shirt for his birthday. Andreas will always be remembered with love and affection by the Pieretti family. As I watched the two butterflies fly over his coffin and up into the sky at the cemetery, It left me without a doubt that he and Caity are together in paradise. I'll love you forever Andreas. Maureen Pieretti (Caitys mom)
I remember Andreas as being one of my first early childhood friends. We first met at Millhopper Montessori School in Gainesville in kindergarten. From the moment I met him, I knew what a talented, gifted human being this person was--even at that age.
Both Andreas and I were learning how to play the piano, and I remember, as we were growing up, how envious I was at him of his skills. One memory in particular sticks out to me: in the common area between classrooms in Millhopper, there was a piano. If I remember correctly, it was nestled away in the back-corner somewhere near the exits to the playground. One day, Andreas hopped up and began playing Beethoven's Fur Elise, a very popular and very difficult song. We were no older than what a typical third grader would have been, perhaps younger.
Andreas wasn't just a talent in the arts; he was just as gifted athletically as well. During recess at times, I remember the kid doing back flips. As an elementary-school kid, you know back flips were cool because that was the stuff they did in Power Rangers and any other action show you watched. I also had the pleasure of playing football at Oak Hall School with him in middle school. The guy was absolutely fearless with everything. He beat me out of a running-back position in eighth grade. Of course, I was sore about it at the time, but the best man won, and I have no problem admitting defeat.
As time went on, we began to separate, go our different paths. We hung with different crowds, despite our early-childhood origins. I miss seeing his cheeriness and his energy. He was always someone who had more than the life of one person in him. He embodied and personified the word "ferocity." From the times that I knew him, he was as fearless as anyone I have ever met.
When things like this happen, it makes you really check your priorities, check what you've missed in your life. I miss Andreas more than some people may think.
My condolences and best wishes to his family, especially his mother and father, who I have known to be excellent people since the day I met them as a child.
I remember Andreas coming to church as a teenager. Our community at St. Elizabeth Greek Orthodox Church is in mourning. My heart goes out to his family at this time of sadness. May his memory be eternal.
Vivynne Agrios
As the mother of a taken-too-early son, I ache for the emptiness you feel. May you somehow find physical and emotional strength, and, eventually, peace in your heart during your never-ending, but, one day, less-raw grief journey. Valerie M. D'Ortona
