OBITUARY: J. Andrew Craig Passed Away Dec. 27 in West Melbourne at 80 Years Old

served in Vietnam, was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

BREVARD COUNTY, 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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