John Henry Andren, Jr.

Mr. John Henry Andren, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Trinity Oaks Health and Rehab. He was born on March 16, 1939, in Brooklyn County, NY to John Henry Andren, Sr. and Lillian Rehberg Andren. He followed his father into a lifelong career in banking, ultimately retiring from JP Morgan Chase. John was a lifelong Mason and served as Grand Master for Holland Masonic Lodge in New York City. He was a member of Saint Mark's Episcopal Church in Westhampton Beach, New York. John loved to sing and was a member of the choir at his church. He sang at the Brookhaven Chorale for many years. John was an avid reader and loved to travel. He also enjoyed doing the NY Times crossword puzzle and always did it in pen. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and godparent who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Emily.

He is survived by his three children, Lisa Andren Rogers (husband, Don), Craig Andren (wife, Tabitha), and Justin Andren (wife, Lori); one grandson, Zachary Therrell (wife, Heather); one sister, Dorothy Schmelzeis and her children, Joseph Schmelzeis, Jr. (wife, Yuko), Mary Houts, and John Paul Schmelzeis (wife, Mary); and many great nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service for John will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Saint Mark's Episcopal Church in Westhampton Beach, New York. Inurnment and reception will follow the service. Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel is assisting the family.