Anderson Napoleon Jewett Jr.

Mr. Anderson Napoleon Jewett Jr. beloved father, grandfather and friend quietly passed away at the age of 73 on February 17th, 2025 at Orlando Medical Bayfront Hospital in the tender care of the hospice services. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anderson Sr and Mary Jewett. He was the only son of this union. Anderson affectionately known to some as Andy was joyously received by his parents Anderson and Mary and a host of relatives on October 13, 1951 in New York City, New York. At a tender age the Jewett Family moved from the vibrant community of Harlem to a quiet community in Southeast Queens, New York where Anderson attended primary, middle, and high school. Anderson was well known and popular in the small community of South Ozone Park, Queens. He was known for his interest and talent in sports where he engaged in local games of basketball and baseball. He loved music and learned to play the bass guitar and drums. His passion and talent for music was demonstrated as a musician and equally as a singer. With a beautiful singing voice, and an impeccable memory for lyrics he was able to entertain from a well of favorite songs ranging from the Motown Sound to hard Rock and Roll. He had a stint with a cover band playing familiar tunes from the Eagles, Pink Floyd, and Chicago. In 1971 Anderson answered the call of duty and enlisted in the United States Armed Forces in the branch of the Army as a Military Police Officer. In this enlistment he was deployed to Frankfort, Germany to protect the 97th General hospital where he remained until his honorable discharge in 1974. He remained in service with the Army Reserve until 1977. During his military deployment he met his friend and life partner Renate Peez who joined him in the United States after his deployment ended. The young couple married in a small ceremony in 1974 just before his 23rd birthday. This union endured until its dissolution. The young Anderson pursued a career with American Airlines where he maintained various assignments in the shipping and cargo division of the company while residing in New York and later in Florida. He remained faithful with the company for the duration of his adulthood where he eventually retired with forty years of service. Anderson was a man with a passion for life. He was a man with varied interests from motor cycling, fishing, sailing, and travel. He enjoyed life's simple pleasures which encouraged his migration to Florida where he would enjoy the outdoors as he quietly fished, or comfortably gazed at the aquatic life of the coastal communities on his veranda or patio in the sundrenched seaside of Coral Springs and St. Petersburg. Anderson was a friendly, generous, and charismatic person. His beloved grandmother Mozel owned and operated a busy restaurant where he had opportunities to meet and learn from all kinds of people including notable entertainers of the time and sport personalities including Willie Mays Jr.who sent him on errands as a boy while visiting the family restaurant. He was a man that enjoyed learning, telling a tall-tale, telling a good joke, and sharing what he discovered. Anderson was thoughtful, articulate and able to express his opinion. As a good listener he met all kinds of people, some of which referred to him as POPS. He never met a stranger, and wherever he went, he was sure to make a new friend, gather a new name and number, and share a good story. In his local community he was the Mayor, creating bonds and sharing experiences. He enjoyed life long friendships established in his youth, military and civilian careers. He leaves to mourn his passing his enduring relationship with Renate Peez Jewett, his sister Linda Montileone in addition to four daughters: Tysheka, Marsha, Nicole, and Chelsey. Two sons: Anderson and Ian. A host of grandchildren and great grandchildren, nephews, cousins and friends. Treasured regards to those who made his life comfortable in his migration to Florida and retirement - Ruby and Carole and the special friends of Coquina Key.
On the beautiful day of October 13, 1951 in New York City, New York Anderson Sr and Mary Esther Jewett gave birth to Anderson Napoleon Jewett Jr. He was the only son of this union. For those who knew, loved, and cherished him best he was known as Andy. As a child, the Jewett family moved from Harlem to the community of South Ozone Park, Queens where he attended primary, middle, and high school. Throughout the community Andy was very well known by many. Andy was talented in numerous sports, a lover of the arts, and a talent for music. He played the bass guitar, drums, and the piano later in life. A mesmerizing voice that captured your attention and made anyone want to hear more. Andy knew all genres of music but classic rock & roll was his favorite, particularly the band Pink Floyd.
Life is all about choices and in 1971 at the age of 20, Andy made the conscious decision to enlist in the United States Army and became a Military Police Officer. For the next four years, Andy was stationed in Frankfort, Germany to serve and protect the 97th General Hospital. When he returned to the United States of America, a new chapter in his life would begin with a promising future with American Airlines. He held numerous positions, receiving many awards for his hard work, dedication, and longevity. Andy started in New York and retired from American Airlines in Miami, Florida after more than 40 years.
Navigating through life, Andy found love, passion, and fulfilment that led him to the Sunshine State in 1998 residing in Coral Springs, Florida. His passion for life was truly remarkable. With just a hello and smile to a stranger he could strike up a conversation. A conversation that could last for minutes, hours, lead to a friendship of a lifetime, or an afternoon fishing trip on his boat. Andy's' true love for fishing would have him on the beach or pier holding a fishing pole for hours and patiently waiting for a catch. Andy was truly a teacher of life with the stories and experiences that he shared with others. He was a magnet and attracted people to him of all walks of life. At different stages of his life, he found and experienced different types of love. Andy leaves to cherish his memories six children: Tysheka, Anderson, Marsha, Nicole, Ian, and Chelsey. A sister Linda Montileone, along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Memories are timeless treasures that will never be forgotten and always stored in the heart.
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