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Andrew John Meyer III

On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, Andrew John Meyer III, a loving husband, father, and grandpa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in his home at the age of 65.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Veronica (Cannon) and Andrew Meyer, Andy graduated from St. Peter’s College in 1977 and worked in the insurance industry for his entire career. He was an Assistant Vice President at AIG and previously employed by Duncanson & Holt and the Prudential Insurance Company of America.

On June 25, 1983, he married his beloved wife, Mary. Together, they raised two wonderful sons, Andrew and Thomas. Known for his quick wit, infectious smile, and kind, compassionate spirit, Andy enjoyed bringing order to chaos, marathon pool volleyball games, driving through the Brandywine Valley, and having Cheez-its with a scotch. Most of all, he loved spending time with family, especially his grandson, Drew.

Courageous does not begin to describe the battle Andy waged against cancer for the last 17 months of his life. Andy’s family appreciates all the friends, doctors, and nurses who provided love and support throughout his fight.

Preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Richard, Martin, and Patricia, Andy is survived by his wife, Mary Holland, sons, Andrew and Thomas, daughter-in-law, Dr. Heather Hartman, grandson, Drew, brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Nancy Meyer, and sister and brother-in-law, Marion and John Schwamberger.

A Private Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 21, 2020 at the Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19803. Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Ashland, DE.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Andy’s memory to Feed America, Inc. or your local food bank.

Funeral Services

A Private Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 21, 2020 at the Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19803. Internment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Ashland, DE.

Condolences

    Tom Holland and Family lit a candle and writes,
    Rest is peace after such a courageous battle wonderful brother-in-law. Your love, kindness, and spirit lives on in the hearts of the lives you have touched!
    08/14/2020 10:43 pm
    Susan Meyer lit a candle and writes,
    Rest in peace AJ. You will be missed by your family and friends for your courage and strength. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    08/15/2020 07:12 am
    Miranda writes,
    To the family of Andrew, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. It was always a great pleasure to care for Andrew. He had the best witty sense of humor and always had a financial tip or two. I will miss his kind laugh, his wisdom, and the delightful treats he would share with us! I pray for comfort, healing, and strength for you during this time. May he rest in eternal peace. ❤️ Kindly, Miranda
    08/15/2020 09:06 am
    Paul Meyer writes,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. Uncle AJ made such a huge impact on my life. I always remember and picture his quick wit and listening to records down in the basement of the Jersey City house, to setting the example for hard work and dedication after my father passed that I still try to follow today. He will be missed by all, but always fondly remembered. Rest easy AJ. Love Paul
    08/15/2020 09:17 am
    mike meyer lit a candle and writes,
    RIP little brother. You came a long way from our early days in JC. Your accomplishments were many both professionally and personally. Your love and devotion to your family truly defined you as a person and you've left some really great fingerprints on this world. All of us will always treasure the time and memories we shared with you. I will miss our long conversations, peppered with great sarcastic humor as Meyer's typically do. May God be with you. Say hey to the gang for me. Love you man!
    08/16/2020 11:12 am
    Patricia Pressey lit a candle and writes,
    Andy and Family My heart goes out to you and your family. It will be tuff to grieve your loss, but your have wonderful children to carry on the family legacy. I have had a lot of recent loss, but I believe if I asked any of my family members to come back to this life, they would laugh and tell me "I'm with God" "No Thank You". He's not dead he is alive in Christ Jesus. If I can do anything to help personally, please let me know …..
    08/17/2020 10:38 am
    Dan and Mary Lou Edgar lit a candle and writes,
    Mary and family, our thoughts are with you -- Andy was such an incredible man, a wonderful neighbor, great husband, father, and grandfather and he had a very quick wit. It is difficult to remember a time when he was not smiling -- well maybe when getting the pool open each year, but that was a brief frustration. We both loved living across the street from you and having wonderful conversations about so many things. Your support of us was invaluable. We will never forget how you supported A Better Chance for Our Children and our family as an adoptive family. Andy was kind, giving, and sensitive to those around him. God blessed us all with the opportunity to spend time with him. He is now a special angel in Heaven and we will always treasure having known him and your wonderful family. Love, Dan, Mary Lou and all the rest of the Edgars
    08/17/2020 04:04 pm
    Phyllis and Frank Salzone lit a candle and writes,
    We were so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. May the peace he has now overshadow the tremendous fight he put up to overcome his illness. We will keep you all in our prayers as you go on with your lives and his wonderful memories. In you all, he lives on! Love, Phyllis and Frank
    08/17/2020 07:07 pm
    Hoa Dao writes,
    To Mary and family, I am very saddened and deeply sorry for your loss. Though I did not have a chance to know Andy in person, I know he was loved, he was a great man raising a loving, supportive Family. I know he was proud of his successful children and his wonderful wife, especially the last 17 months. Please accept my condolences and may you find comfort and strength in faith now that Andy rests in eternal pease. Love to your family,
    08/18/2020 10:34 am
    Jodi Battershell lit a candle and writes,
    Mary and family, so sorry you lost Andrew. Keeping you in my thoughts.
    08/19/2020 09:08 am
    Terri Mancini Muller lit a candle and writes,
    Mary and family, I am so sorry for your loss. He sounded like he was a wonderful man. I truly enjoyed Mary's stories. My prayers are with you all.
    08/19/2020 12:12 pm
    Judith Segers lit a candle and writes,
    Sending our sincere sympathy to all who knew and loved AJ, especially our dear friends, his devoted brother Mike and sister-in-law Nancy. Wishing peace to all of you. With our love, Judy, Carl, Natalie and Charlie.
    09/13/2020 09:57 pm

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