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Andrew Makovsky Obituary

ANDREW A. MAKOVSKY, JR. Andrew A. Makovsky, Jr. died at home on January 7, 2010. He was 76. Born in Norwalk, on December 31, 1933, he was the son of the late Andrew A. and Elsie (Kohout) Makovsky. He graduated from Darien High School in 1951. He started as a manager at an electronics plant, V-Band, in Yonkers, NY. He then became a supervisor at Bunker-Ramo Corporation for 30 years. He was a life member of the Darien Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, the former Gladys Payton, whom he married June 13, 1957, four children: Debra Tetrault, Andrew (Drew) Makovsky III, Steven Makovsky and Glenn Makovsky, and 10 grandchildren. He was a loving and devoted father. His children and grandchildren were everything to him. A Memorial gathering will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Darien Fire Department, 848 Post Road, Darien. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Darien Fire Department, 848 Post Road, Darien. Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. in Easton, MD. For online tributes, please visit www.fhnfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Advocate on Jan. 12, 2010.

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Cappy Gentile

January 14, 2010

Dear Gladys,
Sorry to read in our paper of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the memories and times you have shared be a comfort to you in the days ahead. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 13, 2010

Gladys,
Sorry to hear about Andy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Dot "Rupp" Vakos

January 12, 2010

Gladys;
I am so very sorry to hear about Andy. Please know that you are in my prayers.

Ron Riolo Sr.

Vukson family

January 12, 2010

Makovsky family:
We're sorry to learn of Andrew's passing and the loss you all must feel. God bless you all during this difficult period.

Marcia Robertson

January 12, 2010

I'm sorry to hear about your loss, after all these years, it's hard to be separated. Sad to say, it's happening to all of us, I'm just not ready..
Marcia and Dick Robertson

January 12, 2010

DEAR GLADYS AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ANDY. HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND ALWAYS READY TO HELP. I'M WORKING ON SATURDAY AND WON'T BE ABLE TO BE AT DFD. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. LOVE AND GOD BLESS, RUTH AND BOB BYRNES

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