Andrew Peter Reitsma of Wayne, NJ passed away at 83.
He was born in Pietersehl, Friesland, Netherlands on March 1, 1927.
He lived in the Netherlands until the age of 20.
He is survived by his wife, Violet formerly Violet Dykstra, his three sons and their wives, Bill Nancy from Prospect Park, New Jersey, Len and Denise from Canaan, New Hampshire, and Bob and Mary from Silver Spring, Maryland, his sister Atty Bolhuis of Kollum, Netherlands, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was a veteran of World War II after serving in both the British Army and the U.S. Air Force.
He worked for Solar Products in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey as production manager for 40 years.
He was an active member of Preakness Valley United Reformed Church for over 50 years. He was also a volunteer fireman with Wayne Community #1 Fire Department for over 45 years serving as president for roughly 20 years.
He gave freely of his time and expertise to family and friends and earned the nickname “Handy Andy.” To his family and friends, there was nothing he couldn’t fix.
Friends may visit with family 2-4, 7-9 PM on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.
Funeral services will be 11 AM on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Community Fire Co. #1, Parish Drive, PO Box 153, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.