Obituary of Andrew Misiewicz

Andrew Misiewicz, Sr., 83, of Franklin Townshop, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009. He was the son of the late Louise and John Misiewicz. The family moved from Jersey City to Franklin Township in 1947. Andrew was honorably discharged from the United States Navy after serving as a Seaman First Class in World War II and earning the Victory, American Theater and Asiactic-Pacific Medals. He was a retired contractor who owned Andy's Aluminum in Franklin Township for 45 years and he was a journeyman machinist. He was a Boy Scout troop leader and a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus. He was a member of the YMCA for fifty plus years where he co-founded its Indian Guide Program. He was an advid swimmer and skier, having skied thoughout the United States and Europe and he enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, sailing, canoeing and white water rafting. He was a long time volunteer on the A.J. Meerwald in (Bivalve), Port Norris. He was involved in the fundraising and dedication of the original St. Augustine School in Richland. Andrew was a member of the American Legion in Landisville, the VFW of Franklinville, and a former member of Forest Grove Fire Company. Andrew is survived by his companion of 19 years, Veronica Jackson; his son and wife Andrew and Judith Misiewicz and their children Carly and Lexi; daughter Maureen Craig and her children Jennette, Danny and Frank; daughter Edwina Jalowitz and her children John, Tina, Helene, William & Robert; daughter-in-law Dolores Misiewicz and children Edward and Dolores; and sister Loretta Morey. He was predeceased by his wife Mary in 1992, and his son Edward Misiewicz in 2005 and his grandson Michael Craig.