"Ann Marie - We send our sympathy and support to you and your entire family. Tim, Nick, Debra & Joel."
In loving memory of
Andrew P. Kachmarsky, Sr.
October 1, 1915 - December 27, 2004
Andrew P. Kachmarsky, Sr., age 89, of Marquette, died Monday evening at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans, where he had resided since April 15, 1999.
Mr. Kachmarsky was born on October 1, 1915 in Larksville, Pennsylvania to the late Nicholas and Tekla (Lesko) Kachmarsky. He proudly served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. On March 3, 1946, he married the former Flossie C. Parolari at St. Vladimer Catholic Church in Edwardsville, Pennsylvania.
Andrews employment history included working at the Liberty Silk Mill in Kingston, Pennsylvania, the Glenn Alden Coal Company in Hanover, Pennsylvania and also the Hanna Mining Company in Iron River. In June of 1947, Andrew and his wife began Andys Steak business, which they operated until January of 1986. During that time he also worked for the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company from 1949 through 1967.
A former member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Iron River, he became a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church after moving to Marquette.
Andrew loved spending time in the garden and shared his crop with family and neighbors. His green thumb also extended into his love of flowers, which was admired by many passersby.
He was an avid fly fisherman, was a fairly accomplished bowler and also enjoyed the game of golf.
He is survived by his wife, Flossie of Marquette; four children, Dennis (Terry) Kachmarsky of Monterey Park, CA, Dr. Mary Janet (Robert) Knapp of Northville, MI, Andrew P. (LeAnne) Kachmarsky, Jr. of Marquette and Ann Marie (Lee) Stimpson of Rowlett, TX; 10 grandchildren, Erick Kachmarsky, Tania McDaniel, Heather and Leslie Knapp, Ariane, Andy III, Kaitlyn and Paige Kachmarsky, Gregory and Christopher Stimpson; one brother, Dennis (Mary) Kachmarsky of Kingston, PA; also several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death besides his parents were two sisters, Anna Bizup and Mary Parashac; also four brothers, Mike, Nicholas, George and John Kachmarsky.
Friends may call at St. Christopher Catholic Church on Thursday from 10:30 to 12:00 noon where members of all three Knights of Columbus councils will participate in reciting the rosary at 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Thursday in the Church with Rev. Lawrence Gauthier officiating. Spring burial will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Lee, Greg, Chris and Dale Stimpson, Bob Knapp and Andy Kachmarsky III.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider either the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans Member Assistance Fund, 425 Fisher St., Marquette, MI 49855 or in the form of mass offerings.
Tributes
"Please accept our sincere sympathy. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time."
"My condolences to the Kachmarsky family. You are in my thoughts & prayers."
"Although we could only be there in spirit this past week, we look forward to honoring your memory in the Spring with the rest of the family. We miss you."
"Message for Andy, Jr. - just read about your father in the Reporter; my condolences to you and your family. Even when you know this thing is coming it doesn't make it any easier to take. Good luck."
"Sending along my sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Saw the obituary in the Reporter. I live in Hawaii so I receive the paper a few weeks late so please pardon the lateness. As neighbors, Andy and my Dad liked to exchange stories and vegetables! My parents have both passed away but we still drive by our childhood area every year when we return to spend time at our log home at Stanley Lake. God's blessing and peace be with all of you. Karen"