J. Andrew (Andy) Craig

Born on January 20, 1942 in Albany, New York
Departed December 27, 2022 in West Melbourne, Florida

J. Andrew (Andy) Craig, 80 years old, passed away on December 27, 2022, in West Melbourne, Florida.

Andy was born in Albany, New York on January 20, 1942. As a young child he moved to Warwick, Rhode Island. He later purchased a home on the water in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, known as “Andy’s Marina.” He lived there for approximately 45 years. He worked on Narragansett Bay as a Shell Fisherman. Andy loved the water and was an “Avid Sailor.” He raced on the “Bandit,” his beloved 110 sailboat.

Prior to working as a Shell Fisherman, he was employed by Grip Nail. Andy served as a “Private E-1” in the U.S. Army Reserve; he served time in Vietnam. Andy had an honorable discharge in 1963 and was awarded the “Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.” Andy was a member of the Disabled American Veterans.

Andy moved to West Melbourne three years ago with his long term “romantic partner” Elaine Brisson. A love and friendship they shared for over 50 years!

Andy leaves his sister Gretchen Scott and her husband Douglas Scott; his nephew Michael Althouse and his wife Alison and his great nephews Evan and Andrew Althouse. Andy also leaves a legion of “FRIENDS” who loved and adored him!

A celebration of life (with further details to come) will be held in East Greenwich, Rhode Island in the Spring of 2023.

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