Russell N. Andrews Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

It is with profound sadness, we say goodbye to Russell N. Andrews, Jr., passing on Christmas Eve. He leaves behind his partner of 24 years, Lora Minicucci and his sister Lisa Hady of Colorado. He is also survived by many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Born on March 16, 1962, he was the son of the late Russell N. Andrews and Sandra (Sandy) Mae Andrews. Brother of the late Dean Peter Andrews and Debra Irene Marshall. Grandson of the late Ernest and Mildred Andrews and Albert Peter and Mae Rivers. A longtime resident of Foster and recently of Chepachet, Russell, otherwise known as “Rusty” and “Nomad” was a friend to all and could be seen around town, burning rubber in his 1970 ‘Cuda. A logger by trade, he also worked alongside the states finest carpenters. Quahogging by the shore was a family tradition he learned from his dad and mastered well, he was proud of his “Self-Proclaimed Best Clam Chowder” which he made every summer. He also enjoyed spending hours fishing for trout. Come harvest he proved to be a prolific gardener. A sixteenth generation Roger Williams descendent and Swamp Yankee, he was a “Hopkins Mill-ion” and member of the Foster Animal Rescue League”. In 1996 he was a contestant on “The Price is Right”. Growing up in Foster he was multi-sport athlete. He earned the “Presidential Physical Fitness Award” multiple times, was a pitcher with the Foster Little League and skated for the Ponagansett Hockey team. He was also an avid Red Sox, Bruins and NASCAR fan following Dale Earnhardt and he also followed the Grateful Dead. Visitation will be Tuesday December 31st from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Winfield & Sons Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Road, Scituate. Burial will follow in Hopkins Mills Cemetery, Foster.

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Russell N. Andrews Jr.

December 24, 2019