Andrew T Facteau

Plattsburgh Mr. Andrew "Andy" T. Facteau, 85, of Facteau Road, Saranac, NY passed away on Wednesday December 5, 2012 at Fletcher Allen Heathcare in Burlington, VT. He was born in Saranac, NY on January 9, 1927 the son of Ovid and Lena (Collins) Facteau, Sr. Andrew worked construction at Plattsburgh Air Force Base in the 1950's and later worked for the New York State Department of Transportation for 30 years, retiring in 1980. He enjoyed working on his tractor "Harley" and being in the woods. Andrew was always willing to lend a hand and help a neighbor. He was a parishioner at Church of the Assumption in Redford, NY. Andrew was referred to as Dad by his kids, Papa and Pepe by his grandchildren and Papa Bum by his great grandchildren. Andrew was predeceased by his parents, an infant daughter Sheila, three sons; Ronnie, Gary and Billy, three brothers; Clement, Ovid, Jr., Howard and a sister Monica, his mother-in-law and father-in-law; Lillian and Ider Couture and a great grandson Noah. Andrew is survived by his wife of 65 years Barbara (Couture) Facteau of Saranac, four sons; Larry Facteau and his wife Judy of Morrisonville, Timothy Facteau and his wife Diane of Dannemora, John Facteau and his wife Linda of Peru, Anthony Facteau and his wife Sue of Saranac; three daughters; Sandy Davidson and her husband Bob of Saranac, Mary Napper and her husband Randy of Saranac, Shirley Boland of Plattsburgh, a daughter-in-law Shelia Facteau of Plattsburgh, 19 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, three sisters; Alice Cringle, Mildred Rock and Barbara Serrell, several nieces, nephews, cousins also survive him. Calling hours will be held on Saturday December 8, 2012 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday December 9, 2012 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Assumption in Redford, burial will follow in the parish. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, care of Brown Funeral Home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, New York, 12901. Online condolences and memorials candles may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com.