Andre Chiefs, Intercity League

Frank Andre Services

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Frank Andre, age 94, a longtime resident of Medford, passed away peacefully, September 21, 2016.  He was the beloved husband of Norma (Luongo) Andre and together they shared seventy years of marriage. Born in Worcester he was one of five children of the late Michael and Phyllis (DeRosa) Andreottola.
 
Frank was raised and educated in Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School. Frank was a prominent local businessman and a true entrepreneur enjoying success in different business ventures. He owned and operated the Medford Cinema for many years as well as Andre Construction Company Inc., which built hundreds of homes in Medford in 1950’s and 1960’s. He also loved thoroughbred horses, owning and operating the Andre Stable for many years that had a string of horses that campaigned at New England racetracks. However his greatest joy was his family. He was an avid sports fan and he cherished being the number one fan of his son and then two grandchildren whenever they were participating in different sports over the years. He especially enjoyed being a fan of his son’s semi-professional baseball team, The Andre Chiefs of the Intercity League.
In addition to his beloved wife, Norma, Frank is lovingly survived by his devoted son, Chuck Andre and his wife Kathy of Medford. He was the doting and loving grandfather of Michael Andre and his wife Gwen of Medford, and Carla Andre of Medford. He was the cherished brother of Lena Mills and her husband Frank of Medford, the late Frances Belmonte, Anthony Andre and Nicholas Andreottola. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, Monday, September 26th, at 9:00 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Dello Russo Family Funeral Home will be held on Sunday from 3:00 thru 7:00 PM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.dellorusso.net

Services for Dave Ahern

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AHERN, David M. of Bedford. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday Sept. 4, 2016. He was 28 years old. Beloved son of Joseph and Denise (Cajolet). Loving brother of Joseph Ahern and wife Catherine Middleton of Los Angeles, CA, Michael “Chip” Ahern of Boston and Rachael Ahern of Somerville. Boyfriend of Mia Morgan of Bedford, NH. Grandson of Alice Cajolet of Cambridge and Irene Ahern of Medford. Nephew of Kathleen Friedman of Lexington, Karen DiRusso of Medford and Paul Ahern of Medford. Also survived by many cousins. David was an accomplished baseball player. He played right field and pitcher at Babson College. During his senior year he was awarded All American. Most recently he played for the Lexington Blue Sox. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in St. Agnes Church, 30 Medford St., Arlington on Friday from 3-8 pm. A funeral mass will be held in church on Saturday at 11:30 am. Burial in Westview Cemetery, Lexington. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Michael Neely Foundation c/o www.camneelyfoundation.org For directions, donations, or to send a condolence visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

Dave Ahern, #41, has made it home

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DA honor

 

IN MEMORY OF DAVE AHERN

November 2, 1987-September 4, 2016 

Intercity League champion Lexington Blue Sox pray for stricken teammate

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The following story appeared in the Boston Globe on August 28.

By Marvin Pave GLOBE CORRESPONDENT  AUGUST 28, 2016

The Lexington Blue Sox captured their second straight Intercity League baseball title on Tuesday night with a 5-4 victory over Andre Chiefs at Morelli Field in Melrose.

But their celebration was subdued, their thoughts quickly turning to prayers for their stricken teammate, Dave Ahern.

A 28-year-old outfielder/pitcher who starred at Bedford High and then Babson College, Ahern has been treated at Tufts Medical Center since going into cardiac arrest last Thursday.

According to his family and Blue Sox manager Rick DeAngelis, Ahern had not regained consciousness since last week. He had suited up for the Blue Sox in the quarterfinals and semifinals of the Intercity League playoffs.

His No. 41 uniform was displayed in the Blue Sox dugout and also delivered to his hospital room where family, friends and teammates – past and present — have congregated.

Blue Sox players also wore navy blue AHERN 41 t-shirts under their game uniforms and ‘DA’ decals on their helmets and caps as they swept the three-game series against the Chiefs.

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Dave Ahern hitting for the Blue Sox (courtesy Lexington Blue Sox).

 

“Dave started playing for us in 2012 and right away became a major contributor, a team leader and a mentor to our younger players,’’ said DeAngelis.
“We rallied around Dave Ahern and his family this past week because he is a special young man and a tremendous human being.’’

A post on the team’s Facebook page said: “Dave, we took pressure off the game and put things in perspective. We all love you, we’re praying for you to make a full recovery . . . your contributions to our championship are immeasurable.’’

Another Facebook posting, by Ahern’s sister, Rachael, said, in part, “your prayers are appreciated. We are all holding David close to our hearts.’’

Last Thursday, before he was stricken at his home, Ahern went to the Granite Links Golf Club to sharpen up for a tournament the following day benefitting the Babson baseball program. He works fulltime as a sales manager.

As a Babson senior, he hit .438 while compiling a 5-2 record on the mound with a 1.19 earned run aveage. He broke or tied nine of the program’s game, season or career records. He was Babson’s Male Athlete of the Year for the senior class.

“He’s the best player I’ve ever had at Babson,’’ said Matt Noone, who has coached at the Wellesley school for 15 seasons.

“Dave has a larger than life personality and he was the guy our team looked to for strength. He was our rock. We’re all hoping and praying that Dave’s strength leads to his recovery.’’

To help defray Ahern’s medical bills, student loans, and rent, his friends have set up GoFundMe page, www.gofundme.com/DaveNeedsUs.

Marvin Pave can be reached at marvin.pave@rcn.com