US Navy Beach Jumpers Assoc.

James J. McAndrew, Jr., 80, of Endicott, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) A. McAndrew, his daughter, Catherine McAndrew and his sister, Genevieve Walsh. He is survived by his children, Elizabeth A. McAndrew, James J. McAndrew III and wife Lori, Michael E. McAndrew and wife Elizabeth, Patrick J. McAndrew and wife Karen, Mary E. McAndrew, Paul G. McAndrew and wife Kimberly, John K. McAndrew and wife Francine and Christopher J. McAndrew and wife Sherri. He was also blessed with 22 grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother and sisters, Irene Kunz, Edward McAndrew, Theresa Kresge and Maureen Knoll. James was a member of the US Navy Beach Jumper Unit 2 (Navy SEALS), and also plank owner of that unit. He was a retired 6th grade teacher with the U-E School District. He was also a long-time parishioner of St. Ambrose Church in Endicott. A Funeral Mass will be held for James on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church, 203 Washington Ave. in Endicott. Burial will take place immediately following at St. Mary's Church in Ledgedale, PA. The family will receive friends at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, 300 E. Main St., Endicott from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21. Those wishing may make contributions in James' memory to Sarah House, 100 Roberts Ave., Suite 10, Syracuse, NY 13207.

QM1 James ‘Jake’ McAndrew BJU-2 1951-55 d. 10-18-2011 “Fair winds and following seas”

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