Edward F. Andras, Jr., 70, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Baystate Noble Hospital. He was born in Westfield to the late Edith V. (Whalen) a
nd Edward F. Andras, Sr. Ed served his country with the United States Army from 1966-1968 during Vietnam and was honorably discharged with the rank of SP-4. Ed was employed as a manager and foreman for Columbia Manufacturing for many years. He was an avid Red Sox fan, enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 124 in Westfield. Ed is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Terry A. (Connor) Andras of Westfield, a daughter, Hillary Lawrence and her fiancé Mark McCarty, and grandson Devon Allison of Windsor, CT, a brother Bill Andras and his wife Kathy of Westfield, a sister Lori Andras and her fiancée Daniel LaMothe of Westfield, a brother-in-law, Gerry Connor and his wife Jean of West Springfield, and 3 nephews, 2 nieces, 5 great nieces and 3 great nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 11 AM in St. Peter/St. Casmir’s Church, State St. Westfield followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will precede the Mass from 9-10:30 AM in the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA. Donations in Ed’s name may be directed to Shriners Hospital, 516 Carew St. Springfield, MA 01104.
