Andrew Ward Newman, Sr., July 11, 1936 – June 12, 2015. U.S. Army Veteran, of LaGrange, devoted husband of the late Jean (nee Brown). Loving father of Andrew, Jr (Nancy), the late William, Robert, Helen (Daniel) LaLonde, Joseph (Pam), Matthew (Tina), Paul (Mary), Peter (Janet), and Anthony (Christina). Adoring grandfather of Luke (Nicole), Robert, Bridget (Will), Patrick, Colin, Danny, Jake, Andrew, Sean, Kyle, Sydney, Quinn, Zachary, Catherine, Grace, Emma, Makayla, Ryan, Nathan, Kylie, Caitlin, the late William and the late James. Dearly loved great grandfather of Sophia and Luke. Brother of Patricia (late James) McEnerney, and uncle and friend to many. Fifty (50) year LaGrange resident, enjoying many years of baseball and other youth sports in LaGrange and at St. Francis Xavier. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 15, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, Prayers Tuesday June 16, 9:15 am from the chapel to Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, LaGrange, Mass at 10:00 am. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarrior project.org or St. Francis Xavier Day School, LaGrange. Funeral Home Phone: (708) 352-6500
Love and prayers for a wonderful father and grandfather.
My dear “baby” brother —
I will always remember:
– the goodness of his heart,
– his love for Jean,
– his love for his children and grandchildren,
– his strength through his church.
What more can you ask!
God has blest you, dear brother!
You’re in my heart forever!
I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for your family.