Andrew Michael Aconis

July 14, 1941 - March 31, 2021

Andrew Michael Aconis was born in Hartford, CT on July 14, 1941 to Mary Savitsky Aconis and Andrew Michael Aconis. He was a tall guy with twinkling blue eyes and a mischievous grin. While he fancied himself to be Top Gun, he never saw the inside of a plane while he was in the Air Force. He was a great accountant, a pretty good softball player, a so-so poker player, and really terrible with technology (holding the camera sideways to videotape his daughter’s diving meets and yelling “turn off” at his phone instead of just pushing the button, for example). He could push a mean lawnmower until he became allergic to grass. He was a fabulous procrastinator and could find an excuse for anything. He was a terrible griller and often asked if we had a back-up dinner when he grilled. To make up for his lack of expertise in outdoor cooking, he made a mean French toast with fried eggs hanging off. His greatest loves were family, pets, sports, and Martha’s Mexican food (in San Antonio, TX). He was best at being a father to his three kids. He prided himself on being the loudest cheering parent at their sporting events, and usually louder than the coach. It took him a while to find the right woman and when he did, he kept her for 40 years. He is survived by his third (and best) wife, Mary “Marushka” Aconis; daughters, Cathy Smallwood and Susan Moore; son, Johnny Ludden; their spouses; and five grandchildren. Rest in peace, sweet man. We love you. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation in his memory.