Andrea Paroskie Schneider

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Andrea Paroskie Schneider, 51, of Wellesley, Massachusetts, passed away on March 10, 2026.  While pancreatic cancer certainly did not define Andrea, it was ultimately what took her from us. Born on March 2, 1975, in Boston, Massachusetts, Andrea was a doer who lived a short, but full life defined by action, purpose, and an unwavering devotion to the people she loved.

Andrea grew up in Arlington and Lexington Massachusetts before attending Hobart and William Smith College in Geneva, NY where she majored in Art History.  This foundation ultimately prepared her well for the time that she spent in both advertising and the not-for-profit world.

When Andrea decided that she was once again ready to work outside the home, the natural choice for her was to work at Dignity Matters, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing period poverty by providing free menstrual products, bras, and underwear to women, girls, and transgender men who are homeless or disadvantaged. It was exactly the kind of work that matched who Andrea was at her core.

But if you asked anyone who knew her, they would tell you that above all else, Andrea was a mom. That was the role she cherished most, and the one she poured her whole heart into.

From her early days as a mom, Andrea’s priority for herself and for her kids was to cultivate a diverse group of friends, allowing her to expose her kids to a countless number and type of experiences.  Andrea was a new mom both in the San Francisco Bay area and in Boston which allowed her to further broaden all that she was able to explore with her family. Hiking, camping, visits to national parks, dinner clubs, book clubs, and weekend trips were all meticulously planned and purposeful.

Andrea was kind, hardworking, thoughtful, and extraordinarily organized. When she wasn’t pouring herself into her family or career, Andrea could be found in Vermont on the ski slopes, travelling to far away places, trying out new recipes, reading a good book, or lacing up her running shoes. She brought the same energy and enthusiasm to her passions that she brought to everything else in her life.

Andrea is survived by her husband, Randy Schneider; her son, Cody Schneider; her daughter, Phoebe Schneider; her mother, Janet Damiata; her father, Robert Paroskie; her sister, Allison Wheeler; and her brother, Robert Paroskie.  She leaves behind a family and a community that are better for having known her.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 12, at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley, MA 02481. Interment will follow at Beit Olam East, with the entrance located at 42 Concord Road, Wayland, MA 01778.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Andrea to Dignity Matters.

Following the service, family and friends are welcome to gather at the Schneider home.