Andrew W. Karija, 89, of Tampa, Florida passed away on December 28, 2022. Andrew, born in McKeesport (Versailes Boro) Pennsylvania son of Andro and Maksa Karija, loving husband of Anna Mae (Kollar) Karija, passed away on December 28 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Lakeland Florida.
He is survived by his wife Ann, daughter Kimberly, son-in law Shawn, Son, Andrew Morgan, and daughter Janice Gamble. He is also survived by grandchildren Jacob, Nicholas, Jonathan, Jeff, Jennifer, Kevin, Keith and Chris (deceased) as well has four great grandchildren.
Andy worked as a Cryptographer in the United States Airforce until his retirement in 1971. He then worked as a Schemes Examiner with the United States Post Office until his retirement in 1997. He loved golfing and the Pittsburg Steelers and was a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union. Andy will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Andy was laid to rest on January 10, 2023 at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell Florida will full military honors.