Rev Andrew J Whitney

Reverend Andrew J. Whitney, 92, of Rotterdam passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Born in Bainbridge, NY Andrew was the son of the late Charles and Georgiana (Williams) Whitney. After receiving his bachelor's degree in theology from the Allentown Bible Institute, Andrew served as a pastor for many years retiring as conference president of Pilgrim Holiness Church. He also served on the board of the Inter-Church Holiness Convention and was a charter member of the Hobe Sound Bible College. Andrew was predeceased by his wife Evelyn Livingston in 1995 after 52 years of marriage. He is survived by his two children Charles M. Whitney (Isabelle) of Altamont, NY and Andrea Faye Yount (Jeffrey) of Mifflinburg, PA. He is also survived by five grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Saturday January 22, 2011 at Pilgrim Holiness Church, 2105 Curry Road, Schenectady. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. Calling hours for Andrew will be held from 6-8pm Friday, January 21 at Bond Funeral Home, Broadway & Guilderland Ave. Schenectady. Interment will be at Schenectady Memorial Park in Rotterdam. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Andrew's name to the Holiness Advancement Foundation c/o Schenectady Pilgrim Holiness 2105 Curry Rd. Schenectady, NY 12303.