Andrew "Andy" Francis Mann

Andy was born in Chelsea, MA on August 7, 1960, to William M. Mann, Jr. and Gladys L. Mann.

Andy graduated from James W. Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax, VA in 1978. He graduated from Averett College, Danville VA in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in business management and communication.

Following service in the U.S Army from 1984 to 1986, Andy was selected for the Department of the Navy Contracting Career Intern Program in 1987. For the next 37 years, Andy’s career was marked by selection to a series of important assignments for the Navy in Washington DC, California, Hawaii, and Guam. In 2008, Andy moved to the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast in Jacksonville FL. In his most recent position, Andy was the Contracting Division Director.

An avid sportsman, Andy was a member of the Averett College men’s soccer team and enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. He was also a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox and Dallas Cowboys.

Andy is survived by his parents William and Gladys Mann of Springfield VA, and his five brothers William Mann (Cathy) of Charlotte NC, Albert Mann (Michele) of Laguna Niguel CA, Timothy Mann (Christi) of Shreveport LA, Charles Mann of Fairfax VA, and Matthew Mann of Herndon VA. Andy was especially fond of his late Aunts and Uncles and his numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and their spouses and children. Andy is also survived by his beloved cats, Big K and Bob.

The family asks that any donations be made to A Cat Clinic, 3633 Crown Point Road, Jacksonville, FL 32250 or to the Wounded Warrior Project online or P.O. Box 758516,

Topeka KS 66675-8516.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 5:30pm at Hardage-Giddens Mandarin Chapel, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00pm and after the service.

Burial Services will be held on Friday, July 26. 2024 at 1pm at Jacksonville National Cemetery, with an arrival time of 12:30pm. Jacksonville National is located at, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218.