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Andrew Joseph Powderly, 85, passed away early morning of July 5, 2016 at home with his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 23, 1931, Andy grew up in New York City with his father Patrick Powderly, his mother Anna Phillips Powderly and his two brothers Patrick and Thomas Powderly (all predeceased).
Andy attended All Saints Catholic Grammar, St. Agnes High School and graduated from Fordham University before serving in the US Army. He began a successful career in Sales, retiring from Digital Equipment in 1992 as the Director of Digital Equipment Computer Users' Society.
Andy is survived by his loving wife Ann Curtin Powderly; his daughters Marian Liebenhaut and Maureen O'Hara; his grandchildren, Kristen Mulhall Martins and her husband Anthony Martins, Andrew Liebenhaut and David O'Hara and his two great-grandchildren. Andy also leaves behind several nieces and nephews in Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey. Anyone that knew him loved him, a devoted family man with a great sense of humor and love for sports.
A Catholic Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Church in Danbury at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.
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for Andrew Powderly
July 12, 2016
Met Andy my first day at DEC CT and he was always a steady friend and mentor. RIP and prayers for the family
Gary Keeler
July 11, 2016
Your smile, your humor and your friendship will never be forgotten. I will miss you.
Roger Bisbo
July 11, 2016
Very sad. He will be missed...
Bill Lynch
July 11, 2016
Goodbye, friend. We will all miss you and your terrific wit.
Jim Pompano
July 11, 2016
I met Andy while working at DEC. He was a very good friend even after he hit my Trans AM. He was SO upset and I couldn't console him. I eventually got him to understand that is was JUST a car and our friendship meant so much more to me. I will miss him.
July 8, 2016
So sad to hear the loss of our Uncle Andy, always a great laugh! Loved his Ann so very much! forever in our hearts!
Kathy & Bob
July 7, 2016
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