More detail on this person: Thomas "Tom"
McAndrew Jr., Retired Lt. Colonel, 82, of South
Tampa, passed away Friday (May 10, 2013).
He was born in Bradford, Pa., and came to Tampa
30 years ago after a 20-year distinguished career
with the U.S. Army, retiring as a Lt. Colonel.
Tom was an Army aviator (helicopters), serving two
tours in Vietnam. During his military career he
was awarded the Bronze Star (BSM), two Air
Medals (ARCOM-10LC and AM-30LC), the National
Defense Service Medal (NDSM-10LC), Combat
Infantryman Badge (CIB), Armed Forces Reserve
Medal (AFRM), Good Conduct Medal (GCM),
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), Legion of Merit
(LOM) and numerous other medals and awards.
After retirement, Tom spent some time in the
business world. After moving to Tampa he
dedicated much of his time as a volunteer on
MacDill Air Force Base at the optometry clinic,
fitness center, library and thrift shop. He also
volunteered at Meals on Wheels and annually at the
TPC Tampa ProAm.
Tom was an athlete and has always enjoyed sports.
He played baseball in his youth and, later in
life, enjoyed racquetball and golf. He enjoyed
spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his daughters, Teresa M.
(husband Ashley) Miller of South Tampa, Patricia
J. McAndrew of Atlanta, Ga. and Mary Elizabeth
McAndrew of Portland, Ore.; their mother, Rita G.
McAndrew; grandsons, Daniel Paul Miller, Patrick
C. Miller and Michael T. Miller; and other family.
A Gathering In Memory will be held from 6 to 8
p.m. today at the South Tampa Chapel of Brewer &
Sons Funeral Homes. Mass will be celebrated at
Christ the King Church at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Burial to take place at Arlington National
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Meals on Wheels
for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Visit www.brewerfuneral.com to leave your
condolences.
Published in The Bradford Era from May 14 to May
21, 2013
Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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