Andrew R. Lynch, a lifelong Kearny resident, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 71. Visiting will be on Tuesday from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Service Wednesday 11 a.m. in The Christian Apostolic Church. Burial will follow at Arlington Cemetery. To leave online condolence please visit www.armitagewiggins.com
Andy served in The Navy and was a Detective for The Kearny Police Department before retiring as a Srgeant. He worked security at Kearny High School for the past 20 years. He was 1979 police man of the year. He was a Trustee at his church and enjoyed making wine. He was a devoted family man.
He is survived by his wife Deborah (nee Gennace), his daughters and their spouses Jennifer and Alan Correnti, Theresa and Sebastian Eid and Sarah and Todd Margiotta. He is the brother of Francis (Eileen), Brian (Elaine), Maryellen and Ellen Lynch. He is also survived by his grandchildren Alexander, Stella, Elizabeth, Sebastian, Genevieve and Elias along with his brother in law Sam Gennace. Debbie would like to acknowledge The Pinto family and Doreen and Andy Donnelly for all their love and help.
Andy had discussed, with his wife, several charities he held dear. Debbie plans to give to all of them. In lieu of flowers kindly consider adding to the families' donations by giving your gift directly to Debbie.