Mr. Leo J. “Sandy” Gravell, Jr. of Hillsboro, New Hampshire, formerly of Andover, died suddenly, at his home on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. He was 60 years old.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on September 13, 1947, he was the beloved son of Leo J., Sr. and Mary Ruth (Melvin) Gravell. Mr. Gravell was a graduate of Andover’s Punchard High School, class of 1965. He was also a US Marine veteran. Sandy was the owner and operator of the Andover Hockey Shop in Andover’s Shawsheen’s Square, since 1972. He was a member of St. Augustine Church of Andover and the Lawrence Elks. In his spare time, Mr. Gravell loved to enjoy corvette’s and Harley Davidson motorcycle’s. He also loved to be on the ocean and also enjoyed traveling all over the United States.
Besides his loving parents, he will be sorely missed by his beloved children; Leo J. III and his wife Kelley A. Gravell of Windham, Chris L. and his wife Cynthia L. Gravell of Windham, Cheri L. Gravell of Derry, Andrea L. and her husband Jason A. Griffiths of Nottingham and Daniel J. Gravell of Windham, one sister; Karen and her husband James McCabe of Falmouth, two nieces; Alison and her husband Michael Moorhouse of Bourne and Colleen McCabe of Falmouth, ten grandchildren; Tyler, Kendall, Peyton, Morgan, Derek, Ava, Aiden, Brady, Ryann and Jake. He was also the former husband of Moira K. Simione of Methuen and Janice A. Gravell of Windham and was the dear friend of Jeanine Williams of Hillsboro.
His funeral mass was celebrated in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex Street, Andover, Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at 10 AM. Many relatives and friends respectfully attended. Calling hours were held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home 390 North Main Street, Andover, Monday from 4 to 8 PM. Burial was private. Donations in Sandy’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. For additional information, please visit www.burkemagliozzi.com.