Andrew L. Ligammari Jr., 82 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 29 2021 at Niagara Hospice in Lockport NY. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the loving son of the late Andrea (Jack Morell) Ligammari and Mary Stella (Cumbo) Ligammari. Andrew was the beloved husband of the late Beverly J. Ligammari [nee Oakes] who passed away in 2020 after 40 years of marriage.
Andrew attended High School in Niagara Falls NY where he graduated from Trott Vocational High School after which he enlisted in the United States Navy February 4 1956 as an Aviation Structural Mechanic at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD until his Honorable Discharge as Petty OfficerThird Class in April 1962. He held many jobs in his career including Mechanic at Bell Aerospace, Niagara Falls NY, Maintenance Manager for 13 years at the Aquarium of Niagara Falls and 12 years as the Facilities Manager for Valpak Direct Marketing in Largo, Florida until he embarked on his well deserved retirement.
Andrew was an avid golfer. In his younger days, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and accomplished accordion player. He was loved by his children and by many family and friends.
Andrew is survived by his children, Mark [Claudia “CJ”] David [Mary Jane], Andrea [Michael] Ligammari-Osuch; Richard (Donna) Rinker, Daniel (Carrie) Rinker, eleven grandchildren: David, Douglas, Kenneth, Kirsten, Jordan, Camille, Jonathan, Devin, Michael, Gary, Matthew and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Andrew was predeceased by his siblings Nicholas (late Elizabeth) Ligammari, Alfred (late Lenora) Ligammari, Anna (late William) Julian, Frances (Sal) Bruno, Joseph (late Concetta) Ligammari, Rose (late Al) Albion and Stella (late Robert) Stott.
Family will be present for visitation on Friday, 3pm - 8pm and Saturday, at 9am, where Funeral Services A funeral service will occur 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore NY 14217.
In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made in Andrew's memory to Niagara Hospice,
4675 Sunset Dr, Lockport, New York 14094 US.
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