Francis "Frank" J. Andrews

Francis J. “Frank” Andrews 80, of Bonita Springs, FL died unexpectedly on January 1, 2023 at his residence. He was born on June 4, 1942, in Carbondale, PA a son of the late Frank “Squeekie” Andrews and Dorothy (Fox) Andrews. Frank had been a resident of Bonita Springs for the past 25 years. He was raised in Carbondale, where he was an accomplished basketball player for Saint Rose High School. He attended Fordham University on a full scholarship and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. He continued his education at the University of Maryland earning his MBA and at Ball State University where he earned his 2nd Master’s degree in Psychology. In 1964, Frank joined the United States Air Force and spent the next 20 years stationed in 10 different locations throughout the United States and abroad. He retired in 1984 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He immediately transitioned to his second career with ITT Avionics (now Harris Corp.) and officially retired in 1999. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Copperleaf Country Club where he loved competing and socializing with his fellow “Duffers”. He was also the #1 fan of his beloved New York Giants (and Eli Manning). He worshiped his wife, children, and family but his grandchildren were the center of his universe. He also cherished each and every friendship he made over the years. He is survived by his loving wife, Emilia Andrews of Bonita Springs, FL; his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Stephen (Adriana) Andrews of Myrtle Beach, SC, and their two children, Nicholas and Natalie Andrews; his daughter and son-in-law, Laura (Ron) Blake of Westin, FL and their two children, Allison and Andrew Blake; 6 brothers and sisters, Mary Gramer (the late Colonel Frank Gramer), Kathleen Andrews, Martin Andrews (Ann), William Andrews (Tracey), Michael Andrews, and Dorothy Mittan (Raymond) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Andrews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 10:00 AM at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church 28300 Beaumont Rd., Bonita Springs, FL. Additional services will be held in Carbondale, PA at a date to be determined in July of 2023. The family suggests that memorial donations in memory of Frank be made to the Wounded Warriors Project @woundedwarriorsproject.org or to the Tunnel to Towers @T2T.org/donate/ or to the charity of your own choice. To sign his guest register or to leave online condolences please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home and Crematory Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Francis "Frank" J. Andrews

June 4, 1942 - January 1, 2023