Andrew Warren Anderson

Andrew Anderson Obituary

ANDERSON, ANDREW WARREN admiralty attorney and retired US Coast Guard Commander, 69, passed away on December 24, 2016, after a valiant 9-year battle with cancer. He was born in Bryn Mawr, PA, son of Doris and Andrew Donald Anderson, and grew up in Collingdale, PA. A graduate of the US Coast Guard Academy, he is survived by his wife of 47 years, the former Ann Tousley of Parkland, FL; daughter Kate Bogue, son-in-law Bryan Bogue, and granddaughter Harper Bogue, all of Coral Springs, FL; brother Keith Anderson of Gibsonville, NC and sister Lisa Baker of Milton, DE. A graduate of the US Coast Guard Academy, Andy retired after 20 years active duty serving in Honolulu and Hilo, HI, Vietnam, Miami, Seattle, and Washington, DC. He served as captain of USCGC Cape Small and USCGC Dauntless, and was also assigned to CG Intelligence and Law Enforcement in Washington, DC and Miami. A high point in his life was receiving the CG Commendation medal from then Vice-President George H.W. Bush in 1986. He received his Juris Doctor degree Magna Cum Laude, as well his LLM, from the University of Miami Law School, where he taught for over 20 years, while also practicing admiralty and maritime law, most recently with Chartwell Law Offices in Miami and Deerfield Beach. Andy's love of all things Scottish led to his longtime role as Drum Major with both the St. Andrew's Pipe Band in Miami and the US Coast Guard Pipe Band, which played for military funerals in Arlington National Cemetery and also marched in the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade. He served as President of the Fort Lauderdale Mariners Club, the Scottish American Society of South Florida, and the church council at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Miami. He also taught classes and did volunteer patrols with the Coast Guard Auxiliary and served as president of his homeowners association for 10 years. Andy was a voracious reader and had an incredible gift for storytelling. He will be remembered for his remarkable intelligence and knowledge of history, sense of humor, and generosity of spirit. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jan. 8, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Anderson

15 Entries

Maimu Truitt

September 25, 2021

We were recalling our friendship many years ago... I found the very sad news if Andy´s passing. Fred and I are very very sorry.

Please write how you are doing and your beautiful daughter... we are still on Bainbridge. Love Maimu
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May 8, 2017

Dear Ann, I cannot express how deeply saddened I am to learn of Andy's passing.
He came into our lives so late, we really didn't have a great chance to know him well. But what we did know, without a doubt, was that he was a kind and generous man, one we are so proud to have called our friend. Our morning walks, the belly rubs he and Holly both so enjoyed and his great, quiet sense of humor simply hinted at the man you loved for so many years. You were so wonderful together and I know you find great comfort and joy in all your memories. May God bring comfort to you and your family. Love, Peggy and Freddie Curcio

Lori Sousa

May 1, 2017

Ann, I just found out about Andy...I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved each other...I am sending you my love and support.

John and Ellen Crowley

March 1, 2017

Ann, I just came across the notice of Andy's passing in the Alumni Bulletin. I had wonderful opportunities to cross his paths over recent years and always reflect back fondly over our times on Dauntless. He combined an intelligence and a zest for life which was uncommon. We offer you our deepest condolences.

January 22, 2017

Dear Ann. We hope and pray that knowing Andy is no longer in pain will help you and your family find comfort and peace.
With love and our deepest sympathies,
Evelyn and Pat

Evelyn Tompkins

January 21, 2017

Dear Ann. We hope and pray that knowing Andy is no longer in pain will help you and your family find comfort and peace.
With love and our deepest sympathies,
Evelyn and Pat

Joan Smith

January 21, 2017

Anne, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We have fond memories of time spent with you and Andy at Miami law school, time served in the coast guard and at all our Connecticut College activities. He will be missed.

Prudy Wilson Barton

January 18, 2017

Thinking of you, Ann, and remembering Andy from those days at CC. I hope you are surrounded by the love of friends and family. With love, Prudy Wilson Barton

Ellen Robinson Epstein

January 12, 2017

Dear Ann: We haven't been in touch for many years other than the Conn Reunions and there is much I have forgotten about those years. But I have VERY vivid memories of you and Andy and how handsome he was when he would come to pick you up for a date. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your wonderful memories and love for one another will help ease your pain.

Susan Thorward Sheinfeld

January 12, 2017

My sincerest sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time. thinking of you and remembering when you met Andy at CC.

Lynda Wellens

January 10, 2017

I feel honored to have known Andy as a friend and fellow church member. He was a strong supporter of our congregation giving generously of his time and talents especially when difficulties arose. I will never hear bagpipes without thinking of Andy. He always made Scottish Sunday a very special occasion. As he joins Rod and Ray Adams, I can only imagine the celebrations that will take place in the afterlife.

Henderson

January 10, 2017

Truly very sorry for your loss.WE ALL LOOK FORWARD TO THE TIME WHEN NO ONE WILL SAY I AM SICK..PSALM 68:20.

January 10, 2017

My deepest sympathies. May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Keep in mind that God keeps in his memory those whom we lose because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15)

Carroll Robertson

January 7, 2017

Dear Ann and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I worked with Andy for over 30 years during his representation of hundreds of BoatU.S. Members. I was in awe of his incredible memory and knowledge of maritime law, and learned so much from him. May he rest in peace and eternal joy.

Jan Fritz

January 7, 2017

Heartfelt condolences to Ann and Family. Andy was an amazing, wonderful, person and I feel honored to say that I knew him. I have fond memories of my time working with him at CTK. A huge loss to the community. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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