Andre Gardner

André Maqui Gardner was born on April 5, 1962 in New Haven, Connecticut. He was the second son of the late Georgia Gardner. André proudly served our country for four years in the United States Army and Navy. He worked as a mechanic and as a cook on the ships. After leaving the Navy André returned home to New Haven, Connecticut. In 1983, André met the lovely Lisa and, in 1986, they were married. They enjoyed traveling and dining together. André’s most valuable contributions are his three beautiful daughters Lanissa (his First Joy), Andréya (his Namesake), and Morgan (his Favorite). He was a loving, understanding, and a one-of-a-kind father. His pride was physically evident as he had his daughters’ faces tattooed on his arms. André enjoyed fixing things around the house, providing commentary on selected foods, bantering with his daughters, and golfing with his friends. He and his golfing buddies enjoyed annual trips to Myrtle Beach and Pinehurst, North Carolina. André has worked for the Hamden Public School system for over 14 years. He has made many friends spread out among the various schools, and he will be missed by the administration, his colleagues, and especially the students. Although André’s life was short, he lived life to the fullest. He made sure that he did things that brought him happiness - spending time with family, spending time on the golf course, spending time in his truck, and, in his younger years, riding his motorcycle. He believed that time should not be wasted on doing things you did not want to do. In addition to his beautiful wife and daughters, André leaves to cherish his memories his: Brother D. Anthony Gardner (Royce) and their children Rémy and Darius; Aunts Betty Nored, Sueann Gardner, and Linda Gardner; Mother-in-Law Lavinia “Virginia” Jackson; In-Laws Eddie Jackson (Teia), Elaine Jackson, Joseph Jackson, Eureka Jackson, Tanya Byrd, Juanita Byrd-Pemberton (Cordell), Angela Byrd, Yvonne McCleese, and Benjamin and Emily Tucker; God-Mother Ernestine Jackson; God-Sisters Nancy Singleton (John), Cora Jackson, Janice Jackson, and Raquel Moore; and God-Daughters Lashay James and Mykelle Coleman. On October 16, 2019 André peacefully departed from this life leaving many with lasting memories of him.

Andre Gardner

April 5, 1962 - October 16, 2019