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John Henry Andren Jr. of East Moriches Dies August 11

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John Henry Andren Jr.

John Henry Andren Jr.

authorStaff Writer on Aug 15, 2024

John Henry Andren Jr. of East Moriches died peacefully on August 11 at Trinity Oaks Health and Rehab in North Carolina. He was 85.

He was born on March 16, 1939, in Brooklyn County, New York, to John Henry Andren Sr. and Lillian Rehberg Andren.

He followed his father into a lifelong career in banking, ultimately retiring from JP Morgan Chase.

He was a lifelong Mason and served as grand master for Holland Masonic Lodge in New York City.

He was a member of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Westhampton Beach. He enjoyed singing and was a member of the choir at his church. He sang at the Brookhaven Chorale for many years.

He was an avid reader and loved to travel. He also enjoyed doing the New York Times crossword puzzle and always did it in pen.

He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and godparent who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Emily. He is survived by his three children, Lisa Andren Rogers (Don), Craig Andren (Tabitha), and Justin Andren (Lori); his grandson, Zachary Therrell (Heather); his sister, Dorothy Schmelzeis and her children, Joseph Schmelzeis Jr. (Yuko), Mary Houts, and John Paul Schmelzeis (Mary); and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at noon on Saturday, September 14, at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Westhampton Beach. Internment and reception will follow the service.

Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel is assisting the family.

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