Andrea George Billeci, 77, died Nov. 1, 2011, at home.
He was born in New York City and lived in Vero Beach for nine years, coming from Punta Gorda.
He was an Air Force veteran.
He received his BFA in 1960, and MFA in 1961 from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University.
He established the Glass Art Program for the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University.
While teaching at Alfred, he supervised the expansion of the school’s extensive glass facilities.
He was a highly recognized glass artist.
He was a designer and consultant for Steuben Glass, Mary McFadden Inc., and the Royal College of Art in Britain.
He worked as a research consultant for the Corning Museum of Glass.
His commission work included pieces for Penn Mutual Life and E.I. Dupont de Nemours.
He was consulted for UNICEF in Afghanistan in 1993 and for the International Executive Service Corp. in Guatemala in 1988, Honduras in 1989 and Zimbabwe in 1996.
He is extensively published and is represented in many prestigious international collections.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Carol; sons, Andrew Billeci, of Pauma Valley, Calif., and John Billeci, of New York City; and brother, S. Daniel Billeci, of Pleasant Valley, N.Y.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice Service, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
A memorial Mass will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
