Birth date: Jul 24, 1954 Death date: Feb 14, 2026
Andrew George Fotinos, born July 24, 1954, in Norfolk, Virginia, passed away February 14, 2026. He was the beloved son of Nickolas George Fotinos, United States Marine who honorably served his country with three combat tours in Read Obituary
Blue,
You were a great many things to a great many people.
To me you were a guide, a teacher and a student, a laugh, a warm hug, the butt of a good joke, and the giver of a good ribbing.
You always had this calm peace about you, that radiated your care and love for your family, your crew, and your community.
You are my brother and I will miss you. Your legacy will carry on in the lives you touched and you will not be forgotten.
Until we meet again dear friend, rest easy.
As President of Loudoun County–based nonprofit Chariots of Honor, I would like to share my personal condolences on the passing of Andrew “Blue” Fotinos.
What I remember most about Blue is how easy and fun he was to talk with. Conversations with him were always natural, light, and genuine — the kind that made you feel welcome the moment you spoke with him. He had a warm presence and a friendly spirit that stayed with you long after the conversation ended.
Blue’s many years of service, his leadership, and his continued commitment to serving others reflect the character of a truly good person. He will be remembered not only for what he gave to his organization and communities, but for how he made people feel.
On behalf of Chariots of Honor, I extend our heartfelt condolences to Blue’s family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
— Herbert Valle
President, Chariots of Honor
Andrew Fotinos. Technician Fotinos. But to us at the firehouse, he was simply “Blue” — a name he wore like a badge of honor.
He called us his “young bucks.” And no matter the age difference, he was our brother. We had his back, and he had ours — through thick and thin.
I had the privilege of running weekly shifts with this genuine, thoughtful, kindhearted man for years. Together we learned what it meant to serve a community. We sharpened our craft through the fire service — as a crew, as a brotherhood. We were one and today, we mourn the loss of our brother.
Blue wasn’t just a firehouse buddy. He was a mentor. A life coach. A steady voice of reason to me and to all of the younger guys at SVFC. When I listen to the stories and reflections from our crew, I realize the simple lessons he taught us — about integrity, responsibility, humor, and heart. Which helped shape us into the men we are today.
I find myself longing for those old Crew 4 days more than I ever expected. I never thought I’d miss waking up at 5:30 in the morning after a long night of shenanigans, hearing Blue huffing and puffing as he wrestled his woke up and sleeping gear into his bag while the rest of us tried to sleep in. At the time, it just felt like another early morning.
Now I realize — those were the good old days. The kind you don’t recognize while you’re living them. The kind you never get back.
Technician Fotinos, thank you for the lessons, the laughs, the brotherhood, and the example you set. We’ll carry it forward — just like you taught us to.
Blue was a wonderful person to be around, I met him when I was in high-school and placed on his crew, he always asked how I was and how school was going. He knew how to brighten everyone's day no matter the situation.
-Taylor Evans
Andrew was a father-figure for me at the firehouse. He was tough with me when I joined but always taught me lessons. My memories at crew 4 were shaped a lot by Andrew and my time at the firehouse in high school and college was made better with him there. - Ali Chohan
Andy it was an honor to serve with you. You had an intense will to learn and always asking questions wanting more information on what ever subject or incident we discussed. A true asset to the fire service and to SVFC. I can only bow my head listen to Dust in the Wind and yell "you're my boy blue". you will be missed...RIP sir
Blue, you were truly one of a kind. From the day you stepped in that firehouse to one of the last times we rode together. You cared so deeply about Sterling and the people you helped! You were the type of person that made that firehouse what it is today. I’ll miss the conversations and texts where you just wanted to know how my life was going. Rest easy my friend. You deserve it!
