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ANDREW WESTPHAL Obituary

WESTPHAL, Andrew M. "Andy" "Space" Of Quincy, died July 10, 2019, after battling a long illness.

Andy grew up in Quincy and graduated from the Voc Tech in 1986. He worked as a talented chef at Hancock Tavern and took great pride in the food he prepared. He was a lover of music and played guitar in many bands throughout his life, including playing Porch Fest in 2018. Andy was a caring and patient man with a great sense of humor and was a friend to all. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Andy is survived by his loving mother Irma Westphal of Rutland Town, VT and predeceased by his father Kenneth Westphal. Cherished brother of Brian Westphal of Quincy, Carol A. Gates and her husband Brian of Mendon, VT, and Debra Poulos and her husband Craig of Abington. Also survived by his dedicated girlfriend Michele Eden and her children, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Visiting Hours on Monday 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 10:30 AM on Tuesday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Quincy at 11:30 AM. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Andy may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2019.

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November 17, 2019

Very sad to hear of Andy's passing. I will miss him very much.

July 18, 2019

Sorry to hear about Andy's passing. Thoughts and prayers The Verrochi family

Lynn Tausevich

July 13, 2019

Me deepest heartfelt condolences to Andy's family. I had the pleasure of attending school with "Space" from elementary school through high school. He will be missed by many.

Silvia Casadio

July 13, 2019

I am still in shock, Andy was one of a kind, my Condolences to his family and Michelle, He will be missed forever, R.I.P my dear Friend, and suffer No More.❤

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

Jul

16

Celebration of Life

10:30 a.m.

Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

Jul

16

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

Quincy, MA

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785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

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