Andy was born June 25, 1934 in the Bronx, New York. He joined the United States Navy at the age of 18 and retired after serving for 27 years and attaining the rank of Aviation Ordinance Master Chief.
Andy was married to Rhoda C. McGowan for 46 years. Together, Andy and Rhoda raised three wonderful daughters and had 4 grandchildren.
Andy and Rhoda also spent many summers in Bryson City, North Carolina, in the log cabin that they built together.
Andy was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Rhoda, daughters Julie Ashby (Renee), Lynn Doerr (Denny), Paula Sullivan (Robert); grandchildren Allison Doerr, Paul Doerr, Jarrod Sullivan (Amber) and Hannah Sullivan; brother Peter Militello (Nancy), and sisters Barbara Harriott and Joan Van Harken.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday, December 13th, 10:00 AM at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 8523 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL with Father Tim Lozier officiating. Interment to follow at 2:00 PM at the Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL.
Donations may be made in Andy’s memory to Custead Hospice Care Center, 745 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32065.
Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, 127 Blanding Blvd. Orange Park, Fl 32073 (904)264-2481.
Post tributes at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com
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