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 PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

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.

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


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 PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

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

From this project in 2014

1938 Plymouth Sedan Streetrod Extreme Makeover!

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

From this HUGE undertaking also in 2014

From this rare car project in 2016

Pictures: 1947 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe - Show Car Makeover at Autogeek!

From this project in 2014

Rupes Polishers - Extreme Makeover - 1965 Chevy Streetrod

From this project in 2016

Pictures - 1989 Mercedes-Benz - Low Mileage Beauty All Original Beauty!

Tommy, Antti, Tim, Jeff and Frank

Not bad for 27 year old single stage paint.



Another project from 2014

1998 Isuzu Rodeo Extreme Makeover! - Single Stage Paint

Here's Tim and Antti working on the roof.

Antti working the sides...

This was an epic transformation....

From this project in 2014

Pictures: 1966 Orange Chevy Nova Super Sport Extreme Makeover

Antti de-taping

 

[FrankS]

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

 

[Final Detail]

Sad to hear this. did Antti have Finnish roots?

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

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 PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

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.


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[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.