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Andrew McQuigg Obituary

Capt. Andrew "Andy" Rutter McQuigg, 74, of Plantation, Florida passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Andy was born in Falls Church, VA on April 25, 1945. He was commercial airline pilot who flew passengers, troops and cargo all over the world during his 40+ year aviation career. Andy was a Captain for Eastern Airlines and Evergreen Airlines. When Andy wasn't flying 727s or 747s, he was flying his glider in competition or serving as the competition director for soaring meets. Andy was happiest when he was in the air at the controls of a plane or his glider - now he is flying high for eternity.

Andy is survived by his wife Patricia, his children Michele, Sean, and Heather, his father-in-law Frank Reale, and his brother Richard McQuigg, MD and sister Martha Walquist. Andy is preceded in death by his father Capt. Carl McQuigg, his mother Elizabeth "Dolly" McQuigg, and his brothers Michael and Christopher.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Mar. 1, 2020.

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Bruce A Wadiak

November 12, 2021

Very Sorry to read about the passing of Andy. We were flight instructors at. Colt Aviation at the Flying W Airport in Southern New Jersey. Our thoughts and prayers go out to His Family. God Bless

Donny Griffin

June 8, 2020

I knew Andy and Patti. Very sad to hear this news.

Isabella T

March 6, 2020

May the God of comfort and peace continue to be with family and friends to see you through the difficult times. Jeremiah 29:11

March 1, 2020

Andy and I went to high school together in the early 60s. I rememberer helping him thru his check lists when he was studying for his commercial pilots license in the mid 1960s. Spent many hours chasing his glider around Florida with his car and trailer in the 70s. Rest In Peace old friend. Frank Warnhoff

Sean McQuigg

February 29, 2020

He was an amazing father and I was always proud to call him dad.

February 28, 2020

I've known Andy since the early 80s in soaring. He's been a personal friend and mentor, and he and I worked together for many years running the Cordele GA contests. He has helped and encouraged many people over the years in soaring and we will all miss him. - Clyde TaylorBH

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