Andrew J. "Andy" Laurie Sr.

Andrew J. Laurie, Sr., 73, of Homosassa, FL, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 at his home. A native of Philadelphia, PA, he was born Nov. 8, 1941 to Andrew and Emma (Aaron) Laurie, one of four children. Andy, as he was known to many, was a welder by profession and held positions with Westinghouse Electric, Essington, PA for 20 years and then the Philadelphia Navy Yard for eight years. He moved to Spring Hill, FL 17 years ago from Cinnaminson, NJ and then to Homosassa in 2005. Mr. Laurie was a parishioner of St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church, Homosassa, and is survived by his wife of nearly 51 years, Margaret C. Laurie, Homosassa; three sons: Andrew Laurie (wife Dawn Ann), Brooksville, FL; Joe Laurie, Homosassa and Scott Laurie (wife Jamie), Dunnellon, FL; sister Jean Foley, Philadelphia, PA; four grandchildren: Andrew Laurie III (wife Priscilla), Spring Hill, FL; Anna Nicole Laurie, Brooksville, FL; Scott Laurie, Jr. and Kevin Cody Laurie, both of Dunnellon, FL and great grandson Logan Joseph Laurie, Spring Hill. In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Andrew Laurie in 1993 and two siblings, Mary McWilliams and Robert Laurie. A Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church will be announced at a later date. Interment will be private later in the year in New Jersey. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa. www.wilderfuneral.com