Andrew Pace

Andrew Pace, 99, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on August 29, 2022. He was born on July 2, 1923, to Salvatore and Caroline Pace in New Haven, CT. Formerly of North Haven, Conn, Andrew attended the same high school as his future wife, although they didn’t know one another at the time. In 1943, Andrew left to fight with the 8th Armored Division in WWII, eventually participating in the Battle of the Bulge. During the war Andrew and Agnes began writing letters to one another, falling in love from separate continents. They married on November 27, 1947 and continued their love story for the next 72 years, with her passing in 2019.

Andrew became Postmaster for Milford, Conn after beginning his career with the Post Office in 1952. He enjoyed his job and the people he worked with until retiring in 1989. Andrew was a member of Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, 8th Armored Division Association, and the American Legion Post 110 in Port Charlotte.

Aside from his family and career, Andrew enjoyed being around people, making new friends and spending time with dogs.

Andrew will be deeply missed by his son Andrew Pace, Jr.; grandchildren Alexandra and Christopher; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, parents, brothers Michael and Salvatore Jr., and sister Mary.