Andrew Heath McWilliams, 36, of Darien died suddenly and way too soon on Feb. 4. He leaves behind the love of his life and wife of eight years, Kelley, and his three children — Tanner, 6, Mackenzie, 4, and Paige, 18 months.
Andrew McWilliams, 36, passed away on Feb. 4. His funeral is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 9.
Andrew was born April 15, 1980 in Essex Fells, NJ to Alexander (Sandy) McWilliams and Jane Sala McWilliams. He graduated from West Essex High School in 1998 where he excelled as a student-athlete and went on to earn a B.A. in history from Colgate University and play varsity football.
Andrew began his career in the financial services industry with Chapdelaine, moved to Creditex, and was a bond broker for Tullett Prebon in New York at the time of his death.
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— an obituary from the Edward Lawrence Funeral Home
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He centered a vast network of extended family and a formidable group of friends.
Andrew (the Tuna) could walk into a room and immediately transform it into a place where you wanted to be. He had boundless energy and an infectious sense of humor. Second to family was sports — playing sports, watching sports, and talking about sports. The New York Giants just lost their most ardent fan!
A magnificent host and amazing chef, Andrew made their home the destination of choice for gatherings of family and friends.
Surviving Andrew in addition to his wife, children and friends are his father and mother; step-mother Cindy McWilliams; brothers: Alex and (his wife Kim McWilliams) of Chatham, N.J.; ThomasMcWilliams and James McWilliams of Basking Ridge, N.J.; and nephews and niece Alexander IV, Tucker, and Madeline of Chatham; as well as in-laws, Dick and Dotty Krant; and brother-in-law, Trip Krant of Osterville, Mass..
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 9 at St Luke’s Episcopal Church in Darien, followed by a private family internment.
An education fund has been established for Andrew and Kelley’s children. Checks can be mailed to:
McWilliams Education Trust
c/o Rachel Zarghami, Esq.
Cummings & Lockwood LLC
P. O. Box 120
Stamford, CT 06904
Or contributions can be made online.