Andrew Levey

Andrew James Levey passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday August 22, 2020, at the age of 90.

A lifelong resident of Rotterdam, Andrew (Andy) was born January 1, 1930 to the late Andrew M. and Edna (Tidball) Levey.

After graduating from Draper High School, Andy went on to receive his Bachelors Degree in Agriculture from Cornell University, in 1951. After graduation, Andy returned to the family farm and continued farming full-time until 1964, when he joined the farm department at National Commercial Bank. He then went on to work for Albany County Cooperative Extension as a 4-H agent until his retirement in 1988. During his many years of service with 4-H, he was a recipient of the National Distinguished Service Award and a Past President for the New York State 4-H. His care for the family farm continued through out his life.

Andy was also a member, elder, trustee and treasurer of Christ’s Church of the Hills in Mariaville, NY.

Andy married the love of his life, Anne (Wadsworth) Levey on May 24, 1952 after the two met while both attending Cornell University. Predeceased by his parents and sister, Catherine McEachron, Andy is survived by his wife Anne, his son, Paul J. (Brenda) Levey of Salem, NY and daughter, Sally A. (James) Jensen of Rotterdam, grandchildren Mackenzie J. (Mike Fraioli) Levey, Taylor A. Levey, Jesse R.L. (Katie) Jensen and Casey D.L. Jensen.

Andy’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Bev for her friendship, as well as her daily phone calls which always brightened Andy’s day. The family would also like to thank the caring staff of Rely Health Care Services, who provided Andy with the needed assistance that allowed him to spend his final days at the farm that he loved so much. A special thank you to Khemwatie, Babita, BiBi, Amanda, Brittany & Sharon, who always treated Andy with kindness, caring and respect.

A celebration of Andy’s life will be held on Saturday August 29, 2020 at 11am at Bond Funeral Home, Broadway & Guilderland Ave, Schenectady, a visitation will be held from 10 to 11am prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Andy’s memory to Christ's Church of the Hills at 4809 Mariaville Rd. Rotterdam, NY 12306 or toThe Community Hospice , 445 New Karner Rd,Albany NY 12205