Andrew Burkard

Andrew Burkard Obituary

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Age - 91

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September 11, 2023

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Manhasset, NY

Andrew Mills Burkard October 26th, 1931-September 9th, 2023 Andrew Mills Burkard passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 9th. He was 91 years old. Andrew served in the Korean War from 1952-54 and attended Pratt Institute. He had a long career in the glass design and installation business including PPG Industries. He resided in Port Washington for over 50 years. Andrew is survived by his loving wife Anne Burkard and children, son Andrew N. Burkard and his wife Carol Burkard, his daughter Diane Burkard and his daughter Christy Tedeschi and her husband Marco Tedeschi. He is also survived by his grandchildren Andrew, Tara and Isabella. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 16th from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. at Fairchild Sons, 1570 Northern Blvd, Manhasset.

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