Andrew was born in the Bronx, NY to Walter and Jeanette Kastner. He was raised in Hawthorne NY where he graduated from Westlake High School. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He was employed by Belle Associates as a Project Manager having worked in the construction industry for over 37 years.
Andrew married the love of his life, Monica Leahy on September 22nd, 1990. They celebrated 30 years of marriage and have two beautiful children, Andrew Patrick and Caitlyn.
Andrew loved spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid Giants fan hoping for another Superbowl win and always rooted for the Yankees. He enjoyed his yearly trips to the shore with his family, watching his children play competitive sports, playing cards and solitaire and hanging out with the wolf pack. Andrew had a warm smile and generous heart. He was loved and admired by those who knew him. He will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
Andrew is survived by his loving and devoted wife Monica, his children, the light of his life, Andrew Patrick and Caitlyn. He is also survived by his father, Walter Kastner, sisters Marion Kastner and Stephanie Nash (Pat), many cousins, Aunts and Uncles, Mother-in-Law, Catherine Leahy and sister-in-law Elizabeth Leahy. Andrew is predeceased by his mother Jeanette Kastner.
Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, October 1st from 2:00pm-7:00pm, at Michael J Higgins Funeral Home in New City. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 2nd in Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Nyack. The burial will follow at Saint Anthony’s Cemetery in Nanuet, NY. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Andrew’s memory to either:
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – P.O Box 5028, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5028
The American Heart Association – 300 5th Avenue – Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451
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