Andrew Stephen Hodgins

Andrew Hodgins, 61, of Park Ridge, NJ passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2025. Andrew was a loving husband to Susan, devoted father to his sons Jonathan and Matthew, and beloved father-in-law to Jonathan's wife Samantha.

Andrew is predeceased by his parents William and Elizabeth Hodgins, his father-in-law Anthony Forty and his surviving mother-in-law Emilia “Amy” Forty. Cherished brother of Nancy (Hodgins) Reynolds and her husband Gil, William B. Hodgins, III, and David Hodgins. Beloved brother-in-law of Beth (Forty) Parsons and her husband George. Beloved uncle to Gregory Reynolds and his wife Joanna, Larissa (Reynolds) Trawinski and her husband Peter, Christopher Parsons and his wife Melissa, Emily (Parsons) Sivick and her husband Jordan, and David Hodgins. He was a treasured cousin and great-uncle to many. Andrew was a beloved, lifelong friend to many whom he thought of as family, and an instant friend to everyone he met.

Andrew was a family man, raising his family in the same town that he grew up in and loved. He treasured spending time with his family and friends doing the many things he loved. Whether it was being at the beach, on the golf course, at the lake camping, fishing and boating, in the mountains skiing, at the fields with his children, walking around his neighborhood, or in his own backyard cooking on the grill. Andrew loved that the outdoors would bring people together and allow us all to unwind and relax.

Andrew was cherished in the Park Ridge Community. He was the owner of RidgeMont Liquors where he worked for over 45 years. He served countless roles in Park Ridge, but his favorite was being an umpire for youth baseball and softball. Andrew was dedicated to helping people no matter how large or small the task was. He was the first person you would call, and his voice would always assure you that you were in good hands.

Andrew gave many gifts to everyone around him during his life, and the most beautiful gift to us all was the amazing bond of family, friends, and community that he so passionately created with everyone he loved. Together we will all be able to remember Andrew and the amazing life he lived.

The family will receive their relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ, on Wednesday, July 2nd from 3 - 7 PM. A Mass celebrating Andrews life and faith will be held at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church, Park Ridge, NJ, on Thursday, July 3rd at 11AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Andrew's name to Tri-Boro Ambulance Corps or The Park Ridge Police Association, 33 Park Ave, Park Ridge, NJ 07656.

The Mass will have a live-streaming starting at 10:55AM and can be accessed at urolm.org/live-stream