Andrew John Karcz

Andrew Karcz Jr., 73, of Margate, FL passed away on August 29, 2017. He was born on June 20th, 1944 in Queens, NY. Andy worked for many years in telecommunications and owned and operated Tie Enterprises. He enjoyed the sun, warm weather, smoking a good stogie, yardwork, bowling and hanging out at “THE SHOP”. He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Karcz. He leaves behind a sister (Maryanne DePalma), brother-in-law (Jimmy Andriani); six children, Andrew, Chuck (deceased.) (Dawn) Karcz, Denise (Paul) Wehrum, Wayne (Heather) Karcz, Chris (Missy) Karcz, Michelle (Keith) Kremposky, and Brian (Chrisi) Karcz; nineteen grandchildren, Olivia, Skylar, Stephanie, Jennifer, Kyle, Kristin, Matthew, Tiffany, Mason, Lindsey, Carter, Zachary, Jessica, Emily, Ryan, Rylie, Jordyn, Kaylee and Cole; two great grandchildren, Gabriella and Kameron. Andrew was an extremely hardworking, loving and devoted, husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend. A Visitation will be held Friday, September 1, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 at Kraeer Funeral Home, 1 SR 7, Margate, FL 33063. A Mass will be held at St. Vincent Catholic Church on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 1 PM. Following Mass, Andy will be laid to rest at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Mausoleum in North Lauderdale, FL.