Andrew Fierlit, Sr., 74, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on May 16 at Yale-New Haven Hospital with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 52 years to Donna Jean Hallal Fierlit. Andrew was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on Dec. 13, 1944, the son of the late Andrew and Florence Zuba Fierlit.

He worked for the Knights of Columbus for many years until his retirement. Andrew loved to travel, having been around the world twice and visited every continent with his wife. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, was active in various ministries at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, and was a member of the volunteer Fire Department in Rhode Island.

He was the father of Suzanne (Thomas) Hamling, Pamela (Thomas) Miech, Allison (David) Peters, and Andrew (Tina) Fierlit, Jr. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and was soon to be a great-grandfather.

The visiting hours were May 21 at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. His funeral procession left the funeral home for a Mass of Christian burial in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Hamden. Interment followed in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 150 Cambridge Park Drive, Ste. 202, Cambridge, MA 02140. For an online obituary, visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.