September 2025 Honor A Deceased Veteran – Andrew J. Carras

September 2025
Andrew J. Carras
1924-2017

FAMILY HISTORY:
Andrew J. Carras was born on August 6, 1924 in Albany, New York. He was the son of the late George and Helen (Tenzar) Carras, and brother to James, William, Catherine, Peter, John, Francis, Mary, and Vincent

EDUCATION:
Andrew grew up in Albany, New York, and attended Phillip Livingston High School, leaving before graduation to join the Navy.  He lied about his age so that he could serve, his was not yet 18 years old.   Andrew later resided in East Greenbush, New York

HISTORY:
In 1941, Andrew enlisted in the United States Navy.  Andrew was assigned to the destroyer USS Madison DD425 for the duration of the war.  He was the ships cook third class.  During his tour of duty, the USS Madison was involved in a variety of conflicts.  Andrew was awarded the European African Eastern Area Campaign Medal, European African Eastern Campaign Ribbon, American Area Campaign Medal, European African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon, and the World War II Victory Ribbon

 PERSONAL:
Andrew married his wife, Lois (Kearney) Carras on May 8, 1946 in Albany. Together they had three children: Helen, Linda, Kennedy, and Lillian; three grandchildren: Elizabeth, Melissa, and Brian; Four great grandchildren: Rachel, Lauren, Adam, and Abigail; and one great great grandchild; Lincoln

WORK EXPERIENCE:
After his Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy on November 18, 1945, Andrew became employed by Tobin Packing Company in West Albany, New York and worked in various positions until the plant closed in 1980.   After his retirement from Tobin Packing, Andrew started working for the Town of East Greenbush Water Department from 1980 until 1986, when he retired

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Andrew was a member of East Greenbush Fire Company, and Melvin roads American Legion.  He served on the East Greenbush Zoning Board of Appeals and as an East Greenbush Committeeman.  He loved to travel with his wife and family, traveling to almost all of the 50 states.  He also enjoyed fishing, gardening, golfing and spending time with family and friends

Sadly, on January 28, 2017, Andrew passed away and was laid to rest at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in East Greenbush, New York