Andrew Fierlit, Sr., 74, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Yale-New Haven Hospital with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 52 years to Donna Jean Hallal Fierlit. Andrew was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on December 13, 1944 and was the son of the late Andrew and Florence Zuba Fierlit. He had worked for the Knights of Columbus for many years until his retirement. Andrew loved to travel, having been around the world twice and visited every continent with his wife. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, was active in various ministries at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and was a member of the volunteer Fire Department in Rhode Island. Father of Suzanne (Thomas) Hamling, Pamela (Thomas) Miech, Allison (David) Peters and Andrew (Tina) Fierlit, Jr. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and soon to be a great-grandfather.
The visiting hours will be Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 10:30 am at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. His funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Hamden at 11:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 150 Cambridge Park Drive, Suite 202, Cambridge, MA 02140.
Although I only knew Andy for 4 short years, he was a wonderful friend, a devoted husband and father. He always maintained a positive attitude and loved being around friends and family. He will not be forgotten and will be terribly missed. I am so glad that I had the pleasure of knowing him. Rest In Peace, my friend.
Andy,
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Inspired to have known all the good you have done.
Nancy -Yale Urology
Dear Fierlit Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss, please never forget God cares for you. The Bible gives us a hope for the future. Acts 24:15 “And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” Jehovah God promises is a future here on earth where we can welcome back our loved ones, by means of a resurrection.
I am so sorry for your loss , Andy was a great Husband to Donna and great Father & Friend , i will miss him very much on Saturday Mass , i will miss seen Donna & Andy a shake hands peace be with you ,may you RIP.
I first met Andy when I was in my early teens. He was dating Donna, and my older brother Bob was dating Donna’s sister Maureen. I only saw Andy intermittently over the decades, but I was always impressed by his cheerfulness and his determination to enjoy life to the fullest, even in the face of adversity. I know that he will be sorely missed, and I offer my sincere condolences to Donna and the family.