Andrew “Andy” Joseph Englande, III, 50, passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2020 surrounded by family due to autoimmune encephalitis. Loving husband of Lori Lynn Illg Englande of twenty-two years, devoted father of Andrew “Drew” Joseph Englande, IV and Alex Raymond Englande. Son of Andrew Joseph “A.J.” Englande, Jr. and Bonnie Lynn Bellande Englande, brother of Deborah Lynn Englande Gros and Kevin Michael Englande (Allyson). He was preceded in death by Randy Gros, a beloved brother-in-law. Uncle to Stephen Michael Gros, Ashley Englande Gros, Ryleigh Englande Gros, Maggie Grace Guidry and Caroline Elizabeth Englande. Son-in-law of Jack Raymond and Joan Fritsch Illg and brother-in-law of Kristi Lynn Illg. He had many cousins and was a nephew to a host of aunts and uncles. Born on June 16, 1969 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Andy graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1987 and received both a Bachelor of Science in Business and a Master of Science in Public Health from Tulane University. Andy began his professional career focused on protecting our environment as a research associate at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine followed by employment at BASF Chemical Plant, ERM Southwest Consulting and Orion Refining Corporation. For the last eighteen years Andy worked at Shell Oil Company, most recently as a senior environmental engineer. He lived in Chalmette for most of his life but the last sixteen years he resided in Mandeville. As a coach of various sports, Andy touched the lives of numerous young children. He was extremely selfless whether it was reaching out to one person in need or working on community-service projects such as helping flood victims as he was a Katrina victim himself. Andy loved fishing, golfing, dancing and traveling. He had a great sense of humor and was the life of any party. His bright smile was a hallmark of his bubbling personality. He enjoyed listening to live concerts and, undoubtedly, he was a New Orleans Jazz Fest enthusiast. Andy was a dedicated family man, a conscientious worker, a generous, warmhearted person and a friend to many. He truly will be missed. The family wishes to thank his caretakers at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Post Acute Medical (PAM) and the Heart of Hospice. A sincere thank you is extended to both Dr. Amy Jones and Dr. Craig Seicshnaydre. Their compassion, perseverance and kindness will always be remembered. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity or educational organization of your choice so that Andy’s spirit of giving continues. Family and friends are invited to attend services at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 501 Holy Trinity Drive in Covington, Louisiana on Saturday, January 11, 2020 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Mass will be held at 12:00 noon followed by interment at the St. Lazarus of Bethany Memorial Garden in Covington. Arrangements are being made by Grace Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.gracenorthshore.com.
