Andrew M. Braungard, 48, of Scotia, following a brief illness, peacefully entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Born in Syracuse, New York, he is the son of George and Joan (Hopkins) Braungard. He was a graduate of Bishop Grimes High School in East Syracuse and SUNY Brockport where he earned his BA in Sociology.

Andrew had been employed by AAA and made friends there with whom he kept in touch.

Andrew enjoyed reading, amassing a large collection of Star Trek books, watched almost all things sci-fi, and enjoyed fishing.

Beloved son of George and Joan, devoted brother of twins; David (Michele) Braungard and John (Joy Galarneau) Braungard and Greta (Stephen Kinkade) Braungard, also survived by the joys of his life, nieces and nephews: Zoe, Elijah, Zofia, Violet, Gabriel, and Georgette.

A private Visitation and a private Memorial Service will be held for the family at their convenience.

Andrew’s family wishes to express their most sincere thanks to the staff at Albany Medical Center.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Spina Bifida Association of NYS, 133 Saratoga Rd. Building, Office 4, Scotia, NY 12302 or on-line at https://sbanys.org/  or to the Spina Bifida Association, 1600 Wilson Blvd.,      Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22209 or on-line at sbevents.org

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 RT-9, Clifton Park, New York 12065.

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