Marcellinus Andrew, also known as “Frére,” died peacefully on Sept. 22, in Tallahassee, Fla., at the age of 85.
He was born on Feb. 9, 1939, in Choiseul, St. Lucia to Andrew Felix and Jane Felix. He later moved to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands in 1968 where he made his home for 56 years.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Jane Felix; father, Andrew Felix; daughters, Morina Andrew and Loretta Ruth Andrew; brother, Francis Felix; sisters: Frances Butcher and Christina Johnny; sister-in-law, Letisha Elovique.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Agnes Andrew; sons: Marcellinus Andrew Jr., Daniel Andrew, Erick Andrew, Dennis Andrew and Cyril Andrew; daughters: Carol Andrew and Julietta Mitchel (aka Barbie); brothers: Phillip Felix and family, Robert Felix and family, and Lazarus Felix and family; and brothers-in-law: Linus Johnny, Hugh Crick and family, Kenny Edward and family, and Thomas Edward and family.
He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Ann Marie Felix, Edrice Felix, Vernita James and family, Virginia Edward and family, Catherine Crick and family and Letisha Elovique’s family; daughters-in-law: Mandy Putt-Andrew, Charlene Andrew and Mia Marley Andrew; and grandchildren: Alexis, Ciara, Anthony, Chyann, Colleen, Daniel Jr, (aka DJ), Denise, Deniah, Cailey and Kenzie.
He is also survived by 17 nieces including special nieces: Rufina Johnny, Rudelphia Johnny, Tracy Felix, Daniella (Elsa) Patterson, Marvelin Felix, Leah Felix, Shirley Ann Patterson, and Cornelia Felix; and14 nephews including special nephews: Danny Felix and Terry Felix.
He is also survived by the Felix family of Mongouge, Ravineau, BoisDen, Uncle Stephen and family, the Crick family, Brittani and the Stanley family.
Other survivors include special friends: Martin Faviore (aka Sonny), Joseph Isidore (aka Mr. Doo), Son Son Prospere, Fan Fan Eugene, Alphonsous Stanislaus, Theresa Joseph, Veronica Roseman, Dorothy president/family; and many other friends and family too numerous to mention.
The first viewing will be held from 3-5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Divine Chapel.
The second viewing will be held at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1 Mount Pleasant, Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Interment will be at Kingshill Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Divine Funeral Home.
