Andrew Francis Lawless III

Andrew Lawless Obituary

ANDREW FRANCIS LAWLESS III Andrew Francis Lawless III, loving Husband, The Best Dad and The Greatest Popi, age 71 of Port St. Lucie, Florida and Ocean City, Maryland died suddenly Monday, August 13, 2007 at Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin, Maryland. Mr. Lawless was a pioneering member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church, Chantilly, Virginia. He lived in the Northern Virginia area for 35 years and was a retired Real Estate Broker with Long & Foster Realtors. He was a Civic Leader in Centreville and Chantilly, Virginia; a World War II history buff and volunteered at the Air & Space Museum. Andy loved life, loved to entertain and his door was always open. He always made everyone he met feel important. Survivors include his loving wife, Patricia P. Lawless; four children, Meg Crossett and husband Jim, Drew Lawless IV and wife Yvette, Beth Lawless and Stephanie Dagata and husband Tim; three brothers, John Lawless and wife Barbara, Ed Lawless and wife Betty Anne and Richard Lawless and wife Paula; one sister, Dee McGrath and husband Bill and 13 grandchildren, Andrew, Robert, Sarah, A.V., James, Autumn, Jessie, Angel Rachel, Gabby, Patrick, Catherine, Jack and Ava. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-9:00 P.M. Sunday, August 19, 2007 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA, where prayers will be said at 8:00 P.M. Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10:30 A.M. Monday, August 20, 2007 at St. Timothy's Catholic Church, 13807 Poplar Tree Road, Chantilly, Virginia. Interment will follow at St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Centreville, Va. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of flowers, or contributions to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 10920 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 1600, Kensington, Maryland 20895- 1000 or Candlelight Childhood Cancer Foundation-Research, P.O. Box 498, Kensington, Maryland 20895 in memory of Andrew F. Lawless III. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com.

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Published by TC Palm on Aug. 17, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Lawless

13 Entries

Robin Leiter

August 19, 2007

Dear Pat and Family,
As you all know we loved Andy. He was so much more than a friend and neighbor in Ocean City Maryland. We will miss his huge infectious smile ,friendly wave and jokes. We will carry him in our hearts forever. Pat you are a good friend and neighbor. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Your friends and family will be there in you time of need. Do not hesitate to call on us. Your friends and neighbors.
Robin and Jim Leiter

Jack & Barb Thomas

August 18, 2007

Andy was a wonderful brother-in-law and we had many great times as a family. We have fond memories and funny stories. The last day I prayed that he would not suffer and my prayers were answered. The end came so quickly that it left us reeling but it was not about us, it was about Andy! He loved my sister, Pat and this would have been their 50th Anniversary year. He made his children and grandchildren feel like they were number one. I will miss he and my husband jingling their pocket change to Pat and I to say, it's time to get this show on the road! A large void has been created by his death but he will never be forgotten. He was a good kind person and a caring human being. Love from your Martha Stewart!

Maynard Kohler

August 18, 2007

Our Deepest Sympathy to Pat and the Family - Beryl and Maynard

Terry and Garland Miller

August 18, 2007

Dear Meg, Jim and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Cindy Clark

August 17, 2007

Pat-I was so sad to hear about Andy's passing. What a great guy! He was always cheery and spoke often of his fabulous family, over the 10 years I knew him. He was a dear friend. Please know, I have you all in my prayers.

Ardath Hunter

August 17, 2007

Dear Pat and Family,
We go back many years to when we lived across the street and we shared holidays, picnics and parties. Our kids played together and the memories go on and on. Andy was a unique and special man, a fine parent, special husband and a very good friend.
Pat, your loss is profound and please know that my prayers and spiritual support come with this message.
With love,
Ardath Hunter, Sarasota, FL

Jim Conrad

August 17, 2007

I saw Andy and Pat only a couple of times in the past twenty-some years but I fondly remember the fun times we had with our young families in the late 60's and 70's as early residents in the Greenbriar subdivision. He will be missed by his wonderful family, his many friends and the Northern Virginia community he was so active in.

Linda Beck

August 17, 2007

Dear Lawless Family,

To know Andy was to love him. What a wonderful opportunity and pleasure it was to work for him. He was not only a mentor, but I considered him a dear friend. His smile was always contagious. His words of wisdom were always welcomed. I have grown professionally and have modeled the way I run my Brokerage Firm from a lot of the good sound advice that Andy had given me. His door was always open even after I was no longer with the company. And yes indeed, he always made me feel important! I once lost a bracelet in a classroom at NVAR. Andy shook the place up until it was returned. It was brand new and a gift from my husband, so I was very upset. To Andy it may as well been worth a million and once belonged to the Queen. I was one of his agents and he felt that I was important enough to help find that bracelet. And by golly, he found it. I never expected to see it again. He was a mover and a shaker and a good honest man. If he told you he was going to do something, he did it. Thank you, Andy for your guidance, your friendship and your quick warm genuine smile. I will always remember you with respect and fondness.
My Prayers and condolences go out to the Lawless Family.

Emma Clark

August 17, 2007

Andy was a gentleman and gentle man-caring about his family, friends, and fellow realtors. i am sure his presence will be remembered by all who knew him. My prayers to the family at this difficult time

Brad & Tom Brooks

August 17, 2007

Dear Lawless Family:

Andy was a warm wonderful man for whom we have an enormous amount of respect. His friendship, support, guidance, love of life, and general open-hearted personality were an inspiration to us and will continue. He was a square dealing straight shooter who provided opportunity to those in need, including ourselves on many occasions. Working for him was a pleasure, and knowing him is an honor. You have all our love and sympathy. As we know from losing our father, please take solice in the fact that he will still be with you daily. It is a profound loss, but your love for one another will get you through.

Dee Lawless McGrath

August 17, 2007

Dear Pat, Meg, Drew, Beth, Stephanie and Families,

You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. We loved him very much, too, as did so many others. As Betty Anne said to me, he was our ROCK. He loved family and made sure he kept us all together. We have to try to continue that now that he is in Heaven. It would be what he wanted. I'm sure he was welcomed by Rachel and Mom and Dad. He is in good hands now and there is no more suffering for him. God bless all of you.

Love,
Dee, Bill, and Elise

Dee McGrath

August 17, 2007

To our Dear, Dear Brother and Uncle,
Andy, you were the greatest person. You were always there to lend a hand in any way you could. You are loved so very much that words cannot properly describe it.
We will love you and miss you always. Bill says he's lost a best friend. Elise feels she's lost a wonderful and generous uncle. I feel devastated to lose you. We love you.

Love,
Dee, Billy, and Elise

BettyAnne and Ed Lawless

August 17, 2007

Andy welcomed me into the family, and made me feel like his natural born sister from the first time I met him. Rest in peace big brother. Andy...you are often on our minds, but always in our hearts

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