Andre G. Susanin

Andre G. Susanin 78, of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania and Harvey's Lake, Pennsylvania, beloved husband of Catherine (Howell) Susanin passed away peacefully March 9, 2012 with his family by his side. He was born September 12, 1933 in Palmerton, PA, the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Babinchak) Susanin. Andre received his B.S. Degree from Yale University. He began his career in the water treatment division of Rohm & Haas and later founded The Susanin Equipment Company, selling and distributing industrial water treatment equipment. Andre was a longtime faithful member of The Church of the Redeemer in Bryn Mawr, PA. He was a dedicated volunteer driver for Wheels of Wellness and builder for Habitat for Humanity. Andre was a member of The Merion Cricket Club and Huntsville Golf Club. He was a 32nd degree mason and a member of the Irem Temple Shrine. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Catherine (Kitten) , two children, John H. (Amy) of Wayne, PA, and daughter Betsy (Mark Stein) of Philadelphia; four grandchildren Jack, Charlie, Hannah and Leo; one sister Marguerite Kelley (William) of Newtown Square, PA; brothers, Edward (Janice) of Des Moines, IA, John (Natalie) of Philadelphia, Francis of Palmerton, PA, and Roger (Helene) of Newtown Square, PA; two sisters-in-law, Judy Susanin of Rocky Hill, CT, and Sherry Hatch of Medfield, MA, and many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. He was predeceased by sister and brother-in-law Elaine and Lawrence Looby, brother Ernest S. Susanin, and sister-in-law Barbara Susanin. A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of the Redeemer, Pennswood and New Gulph Roads, Bryn Mawr . Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Andre's memory may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 533 Foundry Road, W. Norriton, PA 19403 or to a charity of your choice.