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Andrew Christensen
In Memory of
Andrew Bernard "Andy"
Christensen Jr.
1925 -
2015

Obituary for Andrew Bernard "Andy" Christensen Jr.

South Glens Falls
Andrew B. Christensen, 89, passed away peacefully, Friday March 20, 2015 at the Fort Hudson Nursing Home, Fort Edward, after a long illness.

Andy was born on June 10, 1925 in Rupert, VT; he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Mullen) Christensen Sr.

Andrew attended Hartford Central School and later graduated from South Glens Falls Central School in 1942. In 1947 he married the love of his life Pearl (Bennett) Christensen, in Ballston Spa, NY.

He worked in pasteurizing and bottling for Bordens Creamery, at the Freihofer’s thrift store in Queensbury until his retirement and as a custodian at ACC afterwards.

Andy was a member of the Moreau Community Center, as well as South Glens Falls Methodist Church and later attended Hudson Falls Methodist Church.

He enjoyed activities such as bowling, pickup basketball games, golf and horseshoes. He also loved family time which included trips to the park with his children as well as large family cookouts. He kept up on current events and enjoyed musical entertainment and BINGO. Andy and Pearl loved dancing, especially square dancing.


Besides his parents Andy is predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Pearl (Bennett) Christensen.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Audrey DeRosia and her husband, Bruce, Donna Yuen and her husband, John and Carolyn Adams; his sons, Andrew J. Christensen and his wife, Margaret and Daniel Christensen; his grandchildren, Suzanne Brooks and her husband, Christopher, Bruce C. DeRosia, John A. DeRosia and his wife, Kelly, Sonya Dalbey, Shevy Bartone, and her husband, Jeffrey, Nicole and Ryan Christensen; seven great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends are invited and may call from 4-6 pm on Monday March 23, 2015 at the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home 136 Main Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803. To leave online condolences or to view Andy’s Book of Memories, please visit kilmerfuneralhome.com.

A celebration of Andy’s life will be held on Monday March 23, 2015 after calling hours at the funeral home with the Rev. Patti Girard, pastor, of Hartford Yoked Parish, officiating.

Burial will be at 11am on Saturday May 9, 2015 at Southside Cemetery, South Glens Falls.

The family would like to thank the staff at Fort Hudson Nursing Home for their compassionate care.

Memorial donations in Andy’s name can be made to the Moreau Community Center, 144 Main St. South Glens Falls NY, 12803, or to a charity of one’s choice.

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