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William R. Andrews

May 23, 1926 - August 06, 2024

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Obituary For William R. Andrews

Age 98, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 of Brentwood, formerly of Stowe Township.

Beloved husband of the late Violet D. (Mueller) Andrews; loving father of Diana (Donald Hurd) Foder, William "Billy" Andrews, Pamala (Hilly) Rubinsky, Kathleen Andrews and Deborah Andrews; cherished grandfather of Brigette (Brian) Marsh, Robin (Matthew Solarczyk) Dalcero, Nicole Cullen, Johnny (Susie Friedman) Patton, Michael Patton, Nicole (Stevo) Solaya, Megan (Brad) Everett, Valerie (Nicole Hudak) Rubinsky, Jason (Makenzie) Rubinsky, Joshua McEvoy, Brandon Striplin, David (Dara) Jones, Colin Jones and Cameron (Samantha Beatty) Jones; great-grandfather of Anton James Brunick, Zoe Marsh, Sonny and Rex Solarczyk, Violet and Louis Patton, Wyatt, Kate, Lydia, Emily Solaya, Matthew Jackson McEvoy, and David and Ellie Jones; son of the late William M. and Leta (Caito) Andrews; brother of Virginia (Richard) O'Toole and Grace (George) Tomcik. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. After proudly serving his country in the Navy during WWII, he would go onto earn his Bachelor's Degree from Duquesne University. He would meet the love of his life, Violet when working as a Restaurant manager. Bill would eventually retire as the General Manager of Overall Supply and take on his next challenge as an Entrepreneur in Real Estate with the many properties he had owned. He also was a Eucharistic Minister and had a fondness for planes and being a pilot while belonging to the Piper Cherokee Club. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 9:45. Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Trinity Parish, St. Sylvester Church at 10:30 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Heritage Manor Senior Living Facility, 4220 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15227.

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  • August 11, 2024

    Paul Dolak

    Bill, sorry to hear the passing of your dad. One of the sadest days of my youth was when the Andrew's family moved out of the neighborhood. Remember almost beating your dad in chess. Got too excited and he saw my move. Also remember cleaning the houses on the southside with you and your dad. He is a great man. The Andrew Family was family to me. Paul Dolak

  • August 11, 2024

    Pat Gunzenhauser

    Dear Kathy, Joshua and Family, May your grief be lessened by remembering your dad and grandfather for the many happy times that you spent with him and the legacy of hard work and importance of family he left Our sincere condolences, Larry and Pat Gunzenhauser

  • August 08, 2024

    Dee Ladley

    Andrews family, I offer my sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. What an amazing man he was. I have so many wonderful memories of him. He was a great neighbor and friend to my Dad, especially when my Dad was declining in his health. May you find comfort in knowing that your Dad was kind Christian man and is with his Lord and Savior. Sending love, Dee Ladley

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