He went to school at New Fairfield High School and graduated from Western Connecticut State University receiving a degree in Criminal Justice. While at West Conn, Andrew was also a member of the Football and Lacrosse teams.
Andrew was a decorated 12-year veteran of the Danbury Police Department receiving several commendations for his service. Andrew loved being a police officer and serving his community. He was an avid outdoorsman and craftsman and most of all he loved spending time with his daughter, Sydney.
Andrew is preceded in death by his father Dennis M. Katkocin and his beloved dog Bella. Andrew is survived by his daughter Sydney Katkocin; his brothers Matthew and his wife Crystal; Ryan and his wife Jill; and Christopher and his wife Rachael; his mother Peggy Katkocin and several nieces and nephews; and his former wife Rebecca (Cipolla) Katkocin.
Visitation for Andrew will be held Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM., At Green Funeral Home 57 Main St., Danbury CT.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Edward the Confessor Church on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 10:30 AM.
A private interment will be held at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY on December 14, 2021.
In lieu of flowers the family would like donations made in Andrew’s memory to: The Wounded Blue at: thewoundedblue.org
Andrew’s family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the Danbury Police Department for all they have done for Andrew.
*At the request of the family mask will be required when attending visitation at the funeral home.
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