Arthur Edward Andres died peacefully on December 2, 2015, at the age of 96. He was a resident of Naples, Florida, and summered in Osterville, Massachusetts.
He was born on February 5, 1919, the youngest of seven children, in Newton, Massachusetts. He was the son of Eugen C. Andres and Agnes Keefe Andres. He attended Newton Schools, and studied at Middlebury College until he decided to join the service.
He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1940. During World War II, he flew 80 combat missions in the South Pacific. During one of his missions, he was forced to land on a beach in New Guinea, where he spent 26 days living with native tribes. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal. He was proud of his service to his country and gave several lectures about his war time experiences.
After the service, he joined the General Electric Company, starting in sales in Connecticut, followed by Massachusetts, and finishing his career as Vice President & General Manager, Contract Sales Division, Louisville, Kentucky.
He married Barbara FitzGerald after being introduced to her as a “spindle legged goon”. They raised six children in Framingham and Wellesley, Massachusetts, and Louisville, Kentucky. One of their favorite activities was dancing to “Mack the Knife”, and entertaining family and friends. Following her death in 1990, he married Felicia Rizzo. Both enjoyed watching a good golf tournament and spending time with friends.
He retired to Cape Cod where he built a summer home in Osterville that he maintained after becoming a Florida resident. He was an avid golfer, and won several club championships at Oyster Harbors Club and Wilderness Country Club in Naples, Florida. Above all, he cherished his family and was proud of all of his children and grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Barbara FitzGerald Andres. He is survived by his wife, Flicka Rizzo Andres of Naples, Florida ; two sons, Art Andres and wife Connie, of Huntley, Illinois, Charles Andres and wife Donna, of Branford, Connecticut; four daughters, Nancy Arnold and husband, Tom, of Falmouth, Massachusetts; Gretchen Greenberg and husband Gerry, of Portland, Maine; Mary Barbara Andres of Osterville, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Andres and husband Carlton Miner, of Newton, Massachusetts. He also is survived by Flicka’s children, Josanne and Tom Sabourin, Gina and Bruce Anderson, and Paul Rizzo. Arthur leaves 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Visiting hours will be Monday, December 7th from 9:30-10:30, at the John-Lawrence Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Rd., Marstons Mills, followed by a Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Lady of Assumption Church, 76 Wianno Ave. in Osterville. Burial will follow in Mosswood Cemetery.
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Air Corps) Arthur Edward Andres, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-38 Fighter Airplane in the 35th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action near Salamaua, New Guinea, on 30 April 1942. Immediately upon arrival in the combat zone for the first time, the Squadron of which Captain Andres was a member was directed to attack enemy-held bases at Lae and Salamaua, New Guinea. Operating over unfamiliar terrain, in spite of inadequate maps, the mission approached the Lae airdrome from the sea, taking the enemy by surprise, and destroying or damaging fifteen heavy bombers and several fighters. Proceeding to Salamaua, ground installations and personnel were machine gunned and three sea planes on the water were destroyed. When a superior number of enemy fighters attacked at a low altitude, at least four of the enemy planes were shot down in the sustained combat which followed. Captain Andres' unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 5th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
He was born on February 5, 1919, the youngest of seven children, in Newton, Massachusetts. He was the son of Eugen C. Andres and Agnes Keefe Andres. He attended Newton Schools, and studied at Middlebury College until he decided to join the service.
He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1940. During World War II, he flew 80 combat missions in the South Pacific. During one of his missions, he was forced to land on a beach in New Guinea, where he spent 26 days living with native tribes. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal. He was proud of his service to his country and gave several lectures about his war time experiences.
After the service, he joined the General Electric Company, starting in sales in Connecticut, followed by Massachusetts, and finishing his career as Vice President & General Manager, Contract Sales Division, Louisville, Kentucky.
He married Barbara FitzGerald after being introduced to her as a “spindle legged goon”. They raised six children in Framingham and Wellesley, Massachusetts, and Louisville, Kentucky. One of their favorite activities was dancing to “Mack the Knife”, and entertaining family and friends. Following her death in 1990, he married Felicia Rizzo. Both enjoyed watching a good golf tournament and spending time with friends.
He retired to Cape Cod where he built a summer home in Osterville that he maintained after becoming a Florida resident. He was an avid golfer, and won several club championships at Oyster Harbors Club and Wilderness Country Club in Naples, Florida. Above all, he cherished his family and was proud of all of his children and grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Barbara FitzGerald Andres. He is survived by his wife, Flicka Rizzo Andres of Naples, Florida ; two sons, Art Andres and wife Connie, of Huntley, Illinois, Charles Andres and wife Donna, of Branford, Connecticut; four daughters, Nancy Arnold and husband, Tom, of Falmouth, Massachusetts; Gretchen Greenberg and husband Gerry, of Portland, Maine; Mary Barbara Andres of Osterville, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Andres and husband Carlton Miner, of Newton, Massachusetts. He also is survived by Flicka’s children, Josanne and Tom Sabourin, Gina and Bruce Anderson, and Paul Rizzo. Arthur leaves 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Visiting hours will be Monday, December 7th from 9:30-10:30, at the John-Lawrence Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Rd., Marstons Mills, followed by a Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Lady of Assumption Church, 76 Wianno Ave. in Osterville. Burial will follow in Mosswood Cemetery.
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Air Corps) Arthur Edward Andres, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-38 Fighter Airplane in the 35th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action near Salamaua, New Guinea, on 30 April 1942. Immediately upon arrival in the combat zone for the first time, the Squadron of which Captain Andres was a member was directed to attack enemy-held bases at Lae and Salamaua, New Guinea. Operating over unfamiliar terrain, in spite of inadequate maps, the mission approached the Lae airdrome from the sea, taking the enemy by surprise, and destroying or damaging fifteen heavy bombers and several fighters. Proceeding to Salamaua, ground installations and personnel were machine gunned and three sea planes on the water were destroyed. When a superior number of enemy fighters attacked at a low altitude, at least four of the enemy planes were shot down in the sustained combat which followed. Captain Andres' unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 5th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
Arthur Edward Andres died peacefully on December 2, 2015, at the age of 96. He was a resident of Naples, Florida, and summered in Osterville, Massachusetts.
He was born on February 5, 1919, the youngest of seven children, in Newton, Massachusetts. He was the son of Eugen C. Andres and Agnes Keefe Andres. He attended Newton Schools, and studied at Middlebury College until he decided to join the service.
He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1940. During World War II, he flew 80 combat missions in the South Pacific. During one of his missions, he was forced to land on a beach in New Guinea, where he spent 26 days living with native tribes. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal. He was proud of his service to his country and gave several lectures about his war time experiences.
After the service, he joined the General Electric Company, starting in sales in Connecticut, followed by Massachusetts, and finishing his career as Vice President & General Manager, Contract Sales Division, Louisville, Kentucky.
He married Barbara FitzGerald after being introduced to her as a “spindle legged goon”. They raised six children in Framingham and Wellesley, Massachusetts, and Louisville, Kentucky. One of their favorite activities was dancing to “Mack the Knife”, and entertaining family and friends. Following her death in 1990, he married Felicia Rizzo. Both enjoyed watching a good golf tournament and spending time with friends.
He retired to Cape Cod where he built a summer home in Osterville that he maintained after becoming a Florida resident. He was an avid golfer, and won several club championships at Oyster Harbors Club and Wilderness Country Club in Naples, Florida. Above all, he cherished his family and was proud of all of his children and grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Barbara FitzGerald Andres. He is survived by his wife, Flicka Rizzo Andres of Naples, Florida ; two sons, Art Andres and wife Connie, of Huntley, Illinois, Charles Andres and wife Donna, of Branford, Connecticut; four daughters, Nancy Arnold and husband, Tom, of Falmouth, Massachusetts; Gretchen Greenberg and husband Gerry, of Portland, Maine; Mary Barbara Andres of Osterville, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Andres and husband Carlton Miner, of Newton, Massachusetts. He also is survived by Flicka’s children, Josanne and Tom Sabourin, Gina and Bruce Anderson, and Paul Rizzo. Arthur leaves 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Visiting hours will be Monday, December 7th from 9:30-10:30, at the John-Lawrence Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Rd., Marstons Mills, followed by a Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Lady of Assumption Church, 76 Wianno Ave. in Osterville. Burial will follow in Mosswood Cemetery.
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Air Corps) Arthur Edward Andres, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-38 Fighter Airplane in the 35th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action near Salamaua, New Guinea, on 30 April 1942. Immediately upon arrival in the combat zone for the first time, the Squadron of which Captain Andres was a member was directed to attack enemy-held bases at Lae and Salamaua, New Guinea. Operating over unfamiliar terrain, in spite of inadequate maps, the mission approached the Lae airdrome from the sea, taking the enemy by surprise, and destroying or damaging fifteen heavy bombers and several fighters. Proceeding to Salamaua, ground installations and personnel were machine gunned and three sea planes on the water were destroyed. When a superior number of enemy fighters attacked at a low altitude, at least four of the enemy planes were shot down in the sustained combat which followed. Captain Andres' unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 5th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
He was born on February 5, 1919, the youngest of seven children, in Newton, Massachusetts. He was the son of Eugen C. Andres and Agnes Keefe Andres. He attended Newton Schools, and studied at Middlebury College until he decided to join the service.
He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1940. During World War II, he flew 80 combat missions in the South Pacific. During one of his missions, he was forced to land on a beach in New Guinea, where he spent 26 days living with native tribes. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal. He was proud of his service to his country and gave several lectures about his war time experiences.
After the service, he joined the General Electric Company, starting in sales in Connecticut, followed by Massachusetts, and finishing his career as Vice President & General Manager, Contract Sales Division, Louisville, Kentucky.
He married Barbara FitzGerald after being introduced to her as a “spindle legged goon”. They raised six children in Framingham and Wellesley, Massachusetts, and Louisville, Kentucky. One of their favorite activities was dancing to “Mack the Knife”, and entertaining family and friends. Following her death in 1990, he married Felicia Rizzo. Both enjoyed watching a good golf tournament and spending time with friends.
He retired to Cape Cod where he built a summer home in Osterville that he maintained after becoming a Florida resident. He was an avid golfer, and won several club championships at Oyster Harbors Club and Wilderness Country Club in Naples, Florida. Above all, he cherished his family and was proud of all of his children and grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Barbara FitzGerald Andres. He is survived by his wife, Flicka Rizzo Andres of Naples, Florida ; two sons, Art Andres and wife Connie, of Huntley, Illinois, Charles Andres and wife Donna, of Branford, Connecticut; four daughters, Nancy Arnold and husband, Tom, of Falmouth, Massachusetts; Gretchen Greenberg and husband Gerry, of Portland, Maine; Mary Barbara Andres of Osterville, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Andres and husband Carlton Miner, of Newton, Massachusetts. He also is survived by Flicka’s children, Josanne and Tom Sabourin, Gina and Bruce Anderson, and Paul Rizzo. Arthur leaves 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Visiting hours will be Monday, December 7th from 9:30-10:30, at the John-Lawrence Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Rd., Marstons Mills, followed by a Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Lady of Assumption Church, 76 Wianno Ave. in Osterville. Burial will follow in Mosswood Cemetery.
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Air Corps) Arthur Edward Andres, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-38 Fighter Airplane in the 35th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action near Salamaua, New Guinea, on 30 April 1942. Immediately upon arrival in the combat zone for the first time, the Squadron of which Captain Andres was a member was directed to attack enemy-held bases at Lae and Salamaua, New Guinea. Operating over unfamiliar terrain, in spite of inadequate maps, the mission approached the Lae airdrome from the sea, taking the enemy by surprise, and destroying or damaging fifteen heavy bombers and several fighters. Proceeding to Salamaua, ground installations and personnel were machine gunned and three sea planes on the water were destroyed. When a superior number of enemy fighters attacked at a low altitude, at least four of the enemy planes were shot down in the sustained combat which followed. Captain Andres' unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 5th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
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