Andrew Jung Kanninen, 43, of New Paltz, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. Born June 28, 1979, in Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of Andrew John and Mary Young Kanninen. His parents survive in Rhinebeck. Andrew enjoyed his time attending the State University of NY at Potsdam and the University of New Orleans. He proudly served in the New York Army National Guard and was called to action during the cleanup of Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Mr. Kanninen currently worked as a driver for New Paltz Taxi. Andrew loved the outdoors. He could often be found kayaking, hiking, or jumping off a secluded cliff into a verdant, refreshing, natural pool of water. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Ava J. Kanninen (Matt Roberts), of Glens Falls, NY; aunt, Lynn Kanninen (Laura Mendez), of Auburn, WA; and cousin, Monica M. Kanninen (Mike Amberger), of Aston, PA. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will begin at 1pm on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Redeemer evangelical Lutheran Church, 90 NY-32, New Paltz, NY 12561. In lieu of flowers, Andrew's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Mental Health America of Dutchess County, 253 Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (www.mhadutchess.org) or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, please visit Andrew's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.