Andrew J. Pollard, age 94, beloved husband for nearly 68 years of Marianne, nee O’Neill; loving father of Ellen Elias, Michael (Moira), Mary Kay (Dave) Buysse, Patrick (Rose), and Daniel (Jorie) Pollard; proud “Poppy” of Matt (Laura) Elias, Nora (Mat) Bloom; Drew, Megan (Matt) LaTronica, Katie, and Emily Pollard; Bridget (Tim) Lackie, Clare (James) Marsh, Maggie, and John Buysse; Michael and John Pollard; Timothy, Brian, and Maggie Pollard; and eight great-grandchildren. Andrew was the cherished son of the late Michael J. (native of Co. Tipperary, Ireland) and Ellen (nee Greene) Pollard (native of Co. Kilkenny, Ireland); loving brother of Kathleen Fahey and dear friend and brother-in-law of the late Edward Fahey, Sr. Andy was preceded in death by his dear brothers and sisters, Thomas, Michael, Anne Chwalisz, John, Richard, and Helen Peters. He was a loving uncle of dozens of nieces and nephews. Andrew served in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bennington in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a devoted employee of the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Cemeteries, having served there for 56 years, most recently as Director of Finance, until his retirement at age 82. He was awarded the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice by Pope Benedict XVI in 2005 for distinguished service to the Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Family & friends asked to meet directly at St. John of the Cross Church, Western Springs for 9:45 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, Dec. 19. Interment Holy Sepulchre. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls are appreciated. Info: 708-352-6500