Mr. Andrews was a Biology teacher at Catholic Memorial High School for 16 years and was the Varsity Basketball Head Coach for many years. He then became a Certified Financial Planner with Ameriprise Financial for 25 years before retiring in 2006. An avid golfer, he was a member of Brockton Country Club. He also enjoyed traveling, playing slot machines and especially spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Andrews is survived by his children, Michelle L. McKeon, Mark J. Andrews and his wife Lisa, Matthew J. Andrews and Melissa L. Freel and her husband Michael all of Stoughton. He was the grandfather of Megan, Michael, Cameron, Colby, Jake, Connor and Kylee. He was the brother of the late Joan Pestilli.