Donald J. McAndrews

Donald J. Mc Andrews Army veteran, FDNY firefighter, active member of community Donald J. Mc Andrews of Annadale passed away on July 28, 2021. Donald was born and raised in Staten Island. He spent the greater part of his life working for the FDNY. A proud Veteran he served in Germany as a paratrooper during the Korean War for the United States Army. Donald was actively involved in his Community. He was a Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick's Day Parade, a founding member of the Irish Cultural Center, Member of AOH Division 4, and Henry Stolzenthaler Knights of Columbus Council # 1675. He also belonged to the FDNY Emerald Society, the FDNY Holy Name Association, the Retired Fire Fighters Association and the Catholic War Veterans. Donald was a talented and accomplished artist, he painted many of the doors on firehouses throughout the Island and had some of his works displayed in Ireland. He coached and managed for the South Shore and Babe Ruth little Leagues. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Josephine; his loving son, Donald II ( DJ) and his wife Sarina; his sister, Ann Mattera and many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, John, Walter, Joseph, Patrick and William. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Sunday at the John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd., from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday at 10:15 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals Inc. 28 Eltingville Boulevard Staten Island, NY 10312 (718) 356-6363