IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Andrew Patrick

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November 16, 2021

Obituary

Andrew Patrick McEvoy, 84, of Contoocook, NH, passed away on November 16 th 2021 with his loving family present.  Andrew was born in New York City in July of 1937 to Andrew and Rita.

After becoming an Eagle Scout and graduating from Quincy High School in 1956, Working in Boston he contributed to notable projects such as the John Hancock building and the Texas Towers in Nova Scotia.

He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering at New England College.

After graduation, he held a position in the New Hampshire Highway Department.  Andrew felt God leading him to a different arena and he followed that calling to Franklin Pierce Law School. Andrew enjoyed being an attorney and the many people he worked with over the years.  He was invited to practice before the New Hampshire Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court, which is a great honor. Andrew actively defended and advocated for justice, family, the poor, and his deeply rooted Catholic Faith.

In 1960, he met Valerie, and they wed in 1964.  Together they have three children, Alyson, Valerie Ann (Ann), and Andrew (Drew). Andrew was a strong, kind, loving, and supportive father. His faith and marriage was the foundation of his family. His  knowledge and guidance were the pillars we were anchored.

Andrew was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world.  After overcoming adversity in his childhood, he knew what mattered most.  He was unendingly proud of Alyson, Ann, Drew, and his wife Valerie and always tried his best to support them.

Anyone who knew Andrew knew that he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for. Andrew was predeceased by his father Andrew and mother Rita. He is survived by his loving wife Valerie, his children Alyson, Andrew, Ann and her husband Gary, grandchildren Kathleen and Colleen, his sister Maria and her husband Steven, nephews Matthew and Christopher, many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday, 23 November from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Saint Theresa's Catholic Church, 158 Old West Hopkinton Road, Henniker NH.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the same location at 10:00am on Wednesday, 24 November. Interment to follow at the Contoocook Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests your support to defray medical bills and funeral expenses.  As an expression of sympathy, cards and donations may be mailed to Mrs. Andrew Patrick McEvoy, 68 Carriage Lane, Contoocook, NH 03229 with donations made payable to Andrew C. McEvoy.

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