Andrew J. Mchugh

Andrew McHugh fell asleep in death due to a stroke at the age of 52 surrounded by family and friends at UVM Medical Center. Andrew was born in 1966 to Peter McHugh and Annie Olejar on Long Island, New York. At the age of 6 he moved with his parents and brothers, Christopher and Tom, to Stowe, Vermont, where they operated the Grey Fox Inn for several years. He attended Stowe Schools and enjoyed close relationships with cousins from the Murphy, Bell, and Tsonas families. In 1987 Andrew’s father married Cate Remington and he gained a step-sister, Miranda Wildman. He graduated from Stowe High School in 1984 and from UVM in 1989 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

His career centered on accounting and finance first working in Boston for the FDIC and Federal Reserve Bank, and later in Central Vermont for National Life, GE Healthcare, Northern Power Systems, and most recently at Wells River Savings Bank. He was a CPA and operated his own consulting and tax preparation business, AJM Advisors, serving 180 clients. Even though his work life was sitting at a desk, Andrew was sure to remain physically active enjoying tennis, hiking, and sailing. Formerly he practiced Bikram Yoga. Most recently as a member at Green Mountain CrossFit, he benefitted from the physical activity and he appreciated the warm community atmosphere.

With workmates, clients, friends, and acquaintances he was reserved, kind, and easy to like. Andrew was always ready with a witty quip or profound piece of advice for anyone willing to listen. As a loving husband to Rosalie, he was patient and respectful. Deeply involved in the lives of his children, John, David, and Timothy, he inculcated values of responsibility, maturity, and independence. He and his wife were an effective parenting team, earning the respect of their children. His boys will never forget how their dad made their school lunches for them every day.

Years ago Rosalie began studying the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses. Andrew overcame his initial reservations after observing the Witnesses’ calm demeanor, happy outlook, and respect for others. Impressed, he began socializing and studying, taking the time to carefully examine the teachings of the Bible, making them a central part of his life. What he learned appealed to Andrew’s reasonable and stable nature, moving him to symbolize his dedication to Jehovah by water baptism on July 19, 2014.

Andrew was a member of the Barre Congregation, where he served as a ministerial servant and will be warmly remembered for his continued hard work in theocratic interests. Despite initial trepidation, Andrew was determined to have a full share in the door-to-door ministry along with his family. All enjoyed his hospitality as he generously opened his home for Saturday morning service meetings.

If you would like to understand more about Andrew’s beliefs, please speak with his family and friends or visit JW.org. A Memorial Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2070 Airport Road, Berlin, VT on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Those wishing to make contributions to something dear to Andrew’s heart may make donations to the Worldwide Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses toward their religious and humanitarian activities. Go to JW.org and click the link “Make a Donation to Our Worldwide Work.”