::Union Funeral Home::

In Loving Memory
Andrew "Andy" Florian
2/11/1924 - 2/5/2010

Andrew "Andy" Florian, 85, died at 9:21 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, surrounded by his loving children.

Andy was born Feb. 11, 1924, in Orient, to Andrew and Elizabeth (Pinson) Florian

He married Shirley Ann (Connolly) Florian on Dec. 26, 1953; she preceded him in death Jan. 1, 2008.

Andy retired from U.S. Postal Service and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in World War II in the Pacific as an edson raider.

He was a member of St. Mark Episcopal Church in West Frankfort, Moose Lodge local 795 in West Frankfort, ISHA as Southern Illinois Basketball Official for 53 years and American Legion Orient Post 1961.

Andy was a loving father and grandfather.

Surviving relatives include daughters, Rachel Stewart and Elaine (Dennis) Peterson of West Frankfort; sons, Steve (Elaine) Florian of West Frankfort, Matt (Wendy) Florian of Atlanta, Ga. and Ed (Jill) Florian of West Frankfort; grandchildren, Chris, Erin, Naythan, Amber, Andrea, Kyle, Kaci, Madison and Connor; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Talon, Landen, Piper and Kaitlyn; sister-in-law, Rosena Hogg of West Frankfort; brother-in-law, Joe (Patti) Herrron of Racine, Wisc.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Emma Grace; sisters, Mary Wilson, Rose Freeman and Elizabeth Rains; and brothers, John, Frank, and Bill Florian.

Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in St. Mark Episcopal Church in West Frankfort, with the Rev. Jon Griffin officiating. Military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 1961, VFW Post 5764 West Frankfort and VFW of Zeigler. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to St. Mark Episcopal Church in West Frankfort or to Southern Illinois Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the church and will be accepted by the funeral home.

Online Condolences

From: Fr. Gene & Deb Tucker Mt. Vernon IL
Relationship: Former pastor

Dear Florian family, I am so sorry not to be able to be present for Andy's funeral tomorrow, as I will be away at the annual clergy retreat. But I remember Andy with fond memories, and thank God for his faith, his service to our country during World War II, and his work at St. Mark's. May he rest in peace. God's blessings always. Fr. Gene Tucker
Sent: 2/8/2010

From: Jim Tabor Marion IL
Relationship: friend

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Jim, Jon Eckert, Gary Henning and Floyd Ladd
Sent: 2/10/2010

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