KACZYNSKI, Andrew E., age 51, of Lodi, died on November 16, 2019. Born in Passaic, he was raised most of his life in Garfield living in Clifton and settling in Lodi. Andrew was a devoted lifelong parishioner and volunteer at Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church where he was a founding member of the Parish Life Committee since 1987, a leader with the Feast Committee since 1997, a Lector for over 25 years, Chairperson of the Stewardship Committee, and the MC at the Annual St. Joseph’s Day Dinner. Andrew as idea generator was instrumental with all the fundraising projects at the church. Development fundraising was also his career specialty with non-profit organizations and recently was the Development Manager at Center on Addiction, the former Director of Annual Giving at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, and Former Development Officer for the National Center for Children in Poverty at Columbia University, all of NY, NY. Andrew enjoyed traveling and cruises, most recently his trip to Iceland and was looking forward to rescheduling a trip to Sicily, he loved all genres of music including Billy Joel, comedy (John Pinette), and television programs and movies...no one can remember and recite with precision the most memorable lines from movies better than Andrew could! Cooking, grilling, crabbing down the shore, and baking were also a passion of his...he is famous for his brussel sprouts ( before they became chic), Red Velvet cake and Italian meatballs the size of a softball. He was an avid NY Yankees fan, was a fierce card player, and loved all animals, especially his cat Milo and his friends dog Luna Buono. He is predeceased by his parents, Matthew “Eddie” and Marie, and his brothers, Matthew and Anthony. Andrew is survived by his loving brother, Joseph and wife Karen, a sister-in-law, Adrienne Kaczynski, and he was a dear uncle of Lauren, Ryan, Alex, Gabrielle, Matthew and wife Lauren, and great-uncle of Lyla and Madison. Visiting Friday 4 to 7 pm. The funeral is Saturday, November 23, 2019, arriving 10 am at the funeral home followed by a 11 am mass at Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, Garfield. Private Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mt. Virgin Church. The Kaczynski family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com