Andrew J. Hutnik

Andrew J Hutnik, 74, passed away at home July 10, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 3, 1950.
Andy was a lifelong resident of Willowick, Ohio. He also had a home in Naples, FL.
Andy was a proud graduate of St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, Ohio and John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio. He was a teacher for 30 years at Willoughby Eastlake Schools. Andy spent most of his career at Longfellow Elementary in Eastlake, Ohio where he impacted countless special needs children.
Andy was a world-wide traveler, visiting 49 states and 34 countries. He most enjoyed traveling to Italy and visiting family in Sicily. Besides traveling, Andy was an avid Jeopardy viewer and most likely answering most questions correctly.
But what gave Andy the most pleasure was spending time with family and friends. He generously gave of his time helping anyone who needed help.
Surviving Andy are sisters Janet Hutnik and Mary Ellen Hutnik Branick (Rick), nephew Christopher Branick, niece Alicia Branick (fiance Jonathan Boothe) and beloved great nephew Chase Maverick Boothe. Andy was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Josephine Hutnik.
A celebration of Andy's life will be at 11 am on Thursday July 18, 2024 at Brickman Bros. Funeral Home 37433 Euclid Avenue Willoughby, Ohio where family will receive friends from 9:00 - 11:00 am followed by a brief service celebrating his life.
Internment Mentor Municipal Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Andy's name to Hospice of the Western Reserve would be greatly appreciated. Andy's family will be forever grateful for the loving care Hospice provided during his final days.