We have lost one of our own. RIP antti@561detailing

[Justin at Final Inspection]

I just heard the devastating news that a long time forum member and contributor antti@561detailing passed away unexpectedly the other day.

Anyone who knew him knew he was a gentle soul whom was passionate about detailing and helping others. He and I messaged each other on Facebook every so often and he was a driving force behind reassuring me about my business venture.

Antti you'll be greatly missed. Rest easy bud!

[Mike Phillips]

I heard of his passing too...

I was told he was in his 40s, that's very young to have to leave this Earth.

Antti was a regular at all Autogeek's functions, he was a straight-up guy, honest, friendly, helpful and kind.

I'm saddened to hear of his passing. While events like this a are solemn, it's a reminder to those of us still here to take inventory of our physical, mental and yes, spiritual health and be pro-active while you can.


Here's a picture of Antti at one of our weeknight projects here at Autogeek....

From left to right,

Robert DiTerlizzi, Frank Saladrigas, pm Aass (Dodo Juice), Antti K Aarro, Craig Bushman.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=86834



He also had a great sense of humor, check out post #6 and then #7 of the thread the above picture was taken from...

2014 Post SEMA New Product Review at Autogeek (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/86689-2014-post-sema-new-product-review-autogeek.html)


If you're reading this and Antti detailed anything you owned, you were fortunate, he was a true pro and talented craftsmen at the art of detailing.


:(

[Mike Phillips]

Antti joined us for so many projects, what I like about Antti (as well as most of the people that attended our weeknight projects), is I never had to worry about him on any of our projects. I trusted he would treat each car as though it were his own.

Most people that own a 1929 Ford Model A Streetrod would NOT trust others to wetsand it, but they trusted me with their projects and I trusted Antti...



At the back is Antti sanding the orange peel flat above the rear door

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3594/Hand_Sand_005.JPG




From this project in 2014

1938 Plymouth Sedan Streetrod Extreme Makeover! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/82852-1938-plymouth-sedan-streetrod-extreme-makeover.html)

Antti is one of the core group of guys that comes to our Thursday night projects and he's also a great teacher...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=78750



From this HUGE undertaking also in 2014

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2326/Meguiars_Truck_Detailed_at_Autogeek_094.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2283/Meguiars_Truck_Detail_Fest_2014_001.jpg




From this rare car project in 2016

Pictures: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe - Show Car Makeover at Autogeek! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-thursday-night-detailing-classes/106809-pictures-1947-lincoln-zephyr-coupe-show-car-makeover-autogeek.html)

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3258/1947_Lincoln_Zephyr_Coupe_062.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3258/1947_Lincoln_Zephyr_Coupe_013.jpg




From this project in 2014

Rupes Polishers - Extreme Makeover - 1965 Chevy Streetrod (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/83891-rupes-polishers-extreme-makeover-1965-chevy-streetrod.html)

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=80065

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=80097

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=80092




From this project in 2016

Pictures - 1989 Mercedes-Benz - Low Mileage Beauty All Original Beauty! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-thursday-night-detailing-classes/102201-pictures-1989-mercedes-benz-low-mileage-beauty-all-original-beauty.html)

Tommy, Antti, Tim, Jeff and Frank

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=106147


Not bad for 27 year old single stage paint.



Another project from 2014

1998 Isuzu Rodeo Extreme Makeover! - Single Stage Paint (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/82181-1998-isuzu-rodeo-extreme-makeover-single-stage-paint.html)

Here's Tim and Antti working on the roof.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=77928


Antti working the sides...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=77937

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=77953


This was an epic transformation....

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=77834

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=77967



From this project in 2014

Pictures: 1966 Orange Chevy Nova Super Sport Extreme Makeover (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/80579-pictures-1966-orange-chevy-nova-super-sport-extreme-makeover.html)

Antti de-taping

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2412/1966_Orange_Nova_071.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/2412/1966_Orange_Nova_011.jpg



:)

[FrankS]

Excellent write-up about Antti Mike. He will be greatly missed!

[Final Detail]

Sad to hear this. :( did Antti have Finnish roots?

[Mike Phillips]

Excellent write-up about Antti Mike. He will be greatly missed!



Just a little Googling with his name and autogeekonline


I'll add a few more cool projects when I'm behind a real keyboard next week.

He was a great guy and I know you and he were good friends. He'll be sorely missed.


:(

[Mike Phillips]

Sad to hear this. :(

did Antti have Finnish roots?




I think he had roots in Poland. He bought me a few craft beers over the years and brought them to our detailing projects and if I remember correctly they were always Polish Beers.


:(

[FrankS]

Sad to hear this. :( did Antti have Finnish roots?

He was from Estonia.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Rsurfer]

Nice post Mike, thanks for taking the time and effort.:dblthumb2:

[Aaryn NZ]

... Terribly sad news.

I never met him personally but obviously being a member of this forum, you kind of feel as though a lot of folks are great friends.

Thanks for creating this post Justin, although I’m all sure we would rather it be bearing good news ...

Mike, what a wonderful post my friend.

Sure as heck makes me cherish the time I will spend with a few Autogeek Online Members while I am over here, you have to grab these moments when you can huh.

Rest In Peace Antti@561detailing.


Aaryn NZ.

[PaulMys]

I agree with Aaryn.

I didn't know Antti, but an AGO member is an AGO member. Feels like a lost brother. :(

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Mike that's a great post with lots of good memories with Antti.

[Sizzle Chest]

Justin, sorry to hear of the loss of your friend and fellow Autopia member.

RIP Antti

[custmsprty]

Condolences to his family and God Speed Antti.