Joseph P. Andrews Jr.

Londonderry, NH – Joseph P. Andrews, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023 in the Portsmouth Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. “Perry”, as he was affectionally called by family, was born in Patuxent, Maryland, on October 27, 1945, a son of the late Joseph P. and Mary (Ravey) Andrews. After enlisting in the United States Army, he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge and safe return home, Joe spent his career working in life insurance sales, retiring from Colonial Life after many years as District Development Manager. Whether playing the sport, coaching his son, or watching a game, Joe loved baseball, and was a loyal Red Sox Fan. Joe enjoyed being active on the tennis court and was an outstanding golfer who loved being out on the green with his golf buddies. He had a wonderful way of captivating a room, not only with his sense of humor, but his ability to make those around him feel comfortable. Described as “a force in his prime”, Joe was handsome, determined, charismatic, charming, and the life of the party. He had a gift when it came to story telling, and would go to great lengths for a good laugh at his own expense. He held many important titles in his family, a loving father, grandfather, brother, son, and uncle. He will be forever remembered by his legacy quote,“If it is to be, it is up to me!”. Which held true right up to the very end…he was a fighter. Commonly referred to as a pheonix rising by those that loved him. He will be greatly missed and has left us all with a very heavy heart. Rest easy now Dad. We’ve got it from here. He is survived by his three children, John P. Andrews of Florida, Matthew C. Andrews and wife Adrienne of New Hampshire, Rebecca L. Capone of New Hampshire; grandchildren, Kendall Capone, Donovan Capone, Tyler Vaughan and Zane Vaughan; his former wife and mother of his children, Linda Spring-Andrews of Arkansas; siblings, Carol Lee Tonge and husband Tom of Harvard, Bob Andrews of Florida, Pat Cooper and husband Mark of Harvard; nieces and nephews, James Andrews, Patrick Andrews, Lauren Andrews, Ryan Andrews, Sarah Andrews, Jenny Andrews, Jessy Andrews, Eric Andrews, Andrew Tonge, Lindsey Tonge, John Cooper and Annie Cooper. Joe was predeceased by his brother John Andrews and his niece Kate King. Calling hours will be held in the Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Rd., (Route 2A), Ayer on Monday, November 13, from 4:00-6:00pm. The funeral Mass will be held in The Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, St. Theresa, the Little Flower Church, 15 Still River Road, (Route 110) Harvard on Tuesday, November 14, at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Harvard. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to Clear Path for Veterans New England, PO Box 2073, Devens, MA 01434.

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Joseph P. Andrews Jr.

October 27, 1945 - November 7, 2023