Michael-Andrews-Obituary

Michael Rourke Andrews

Belle Harbor, New York

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Michael Andrews, 34, was the "grouchiest nice guy you would ever want to meet," his fiancée, Liz Smith, said. He talked tough and acted sweet – a "walking oxymoron."

He had graduated from Xavier High School and Fairfield University and worked at Cantor Fitzgerald. He also owned a Manhattan bar, Coppersmith's, with five friends. He was such an obsessive Yankees fan that if they hit a home run while Liz was in the kitchen, she would have to stay there, for luck.

They grew up together in Rockaway, Queens, and began dating in the spring of 1999. Soon after, Liz's brother was murdered.

"I feel he was totally supposed to be in my life," she said. "He was so strong for me, so wonderful. And I think I was meant to be in his life to make him happy."

He called her Morty, as in "Morty, I love you guy" – his farewell the morning of Sept. 11. Mike's family – he is one of seven brothers and sisters – calls Liz his fiancée, but she says she wasn't, yet. One of his co- workers told her after the attack that he was planning to propose this month.

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Hey Mike. Remembering you always.

Just a random day today but like most days something reminds me of you Mike ! The words expressed here by friends and strangers describe what a great guy you were to so many people in such a short life. We toast to you all the time - the world was a better place with you in it. We miss you Mike but we made a vow we would never forget -- no retreat, no surrender!!

Heard your name this morning. Hard to believe it’s been 21 years. We will never forget!

Miss you. J&J

Mike, Twenty years and your name still comes up in conversations as if you are still here on earth. We know you are here with us. Still praying for you and your family. God Bless.

Rest In Peace

Remembering Michael on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...

Rest in peace big guy from the Aussie Andrews clan.

Thinking of you and remembering.