Andrew Beauchamp

Obituary of Andrew Beauchamp Andrew Beauchamp, 71, The Villages, FL died Wednesday, January 18, 2012. He was born in Bronx, NY on May 17, 1940 and moved to Florida in 1994 and then to The Villages in 2000. He spent his younger years (until age 11) at Kallman Children's Home. He joined the Navy in 1957 at the age of 17, met Cindy at age 18 and married at the age of 20. Andrew was a police officer at the Nassau County Police Dept, Long Island, NY for 23 years. After he retired, he managed the Fife & Drum Tavern where he enjoyed cooking and managing the restaurant. He was a marshall in the St. Patrick's Day parade every year and became very fond of bagpipe music. He began to dedicate his time cooking in the firehouse in his hometown of Brentwood, NY and on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for the less fortunate and homeless. In 1994, he and his wife Cindy moved to Florida where he became very involved in the church doing charity work cooking for the fund raising events. He lived a life of service to the church and the community. He moved to The Villages in 2000 where he was very active in all of the local soup kitchens and food pantries. Andy spearheaded the Seeds of Hope program, a local food drive that spread to several counties feeding hundreds of families balanced meals. He participated every year in the Relay for Life, raising funds for the American Cancer Society. He volunteered for the American Legion selling golf balls to raise funds, did volunteer work for Retired Public Employees Association (REPEA) Florida Chapter to safeguard retirement benefits and health care for the retirees from the state of New York and in all of Central Florida. He was a member of Nassau Blue and of the Moose Lodge for 30 plus years. Survivors include his wife Cindy, The Villages; Children: Andrew Beauchamp, Michele Beauchamp Papalcure and Eyvette Beauchamp Gehres; Grandchildren: Joseph, Andrew, Nicholas and Ashley Papalcure and Eric, Devin, Michael and Sean Gehres; Brothers: Diego and Anthony Beauchamp; and Sister Tula Beauchamp. A funeral service for Mr. Beauchamp, with full military honors provided by American Legion #347 Honor Guard, will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2012, 11:00 A.M. at Hope Lutheran Church in The Villages with Pastor Barry Hunteman officiating. Visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. prior to the service at the church. Visitation Visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. prior to the service at the church. Services A funeral service for Mr. Beauchamp, with full military honors provided by American Legion #347 Honor Guard, will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2012, 11:00 A.M. at Hope Lutheran Church in The Villages with Pastor Barry Hunteman officiating.

Andrew Beauchamp

May 17, 1940 - January 18, 2012