ATLANTA, GA -- Joe D'Andrea, a longtime and popular salesman for a number of printed circuit industry companies, has passed away.

D'Andrea died July 31 from the effects of a long battle with cancer.

He was sales manager for Sipad Systems from 2010 to 2012, sales manager for Printed Circuits Corp. from 2004 to 2007, and also held business development positions at Prime Technological Services, T-Tech, Hitachi Chemical and several other firms during his 40-year career.

D'Andrea was also active in numerous organizations including Relay for Life and SMTA.

He is survived by his wife, Joan, two children and several grandchildren.