Andrew J. Goldy, Jr, a resident of Reading for 13 years formerly of Somerville where he resided for over 30 years, died August 3, 2016 at his home. He was 80 years of age. Andy was born in Amsterdam, New York on November 17, 1935 the son of the late Andrew J. Goldy, Sr. and Anna (Godell) Goldy.

Andy was most proud of the fact that he was ordained as a Deacon for the Arch Diocese of Boston at the Cathedral in Boston in 1996. He served as Deacon at St. Clement Church in Somerville/Medford from 1996-2010. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree.

He was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen (Fitzgerald) Goldy. Cherished father of Donna K. McKinney and her husband Michael of Atkinson, NH; Stephen A. Goldy and his wife Carolyn of Reading; and Denise A. Pennucci and her husband David of Newnan, GA. He is also the loving grandfather of Andrea, Meghan, Patrick, CJ, Alanna, Autumn, Matthew, Annabelle and loving great grandfather of Ashlee and TJ.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 9 at St. Agnes Church 186 Woburn St. Reading at 10:30am. Burial to follow at Wood End Cemetery, Reading. Visiting hours will be held at the church on Monday from 4:00-8:00pm. Andrew was a veteran of the Korean War, U.S. Army.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Andy's memory to Peter Sanborn Place 50 Bay State Rd. Reading, MA 01867. For directions and online guest book visit johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com