Abrahamsen, Andrew Mechan, 65, of Cooper City, passed away peacefully at home early Sat. morning surrounded by family and loved ones. From Home to Heaven 1/24/1946 – 1/7/2012. Born in Scotland and raised in Norway with 25 years of service for Norwegian Cruise Lines as Chief Engineer where he met his wife of 33 years. Survived by his loving wife Kay; daughters Mechan and Erin; his loyal companions, his Bulldogs, Polka and Bamse; and brother Eric Ana Marie and sister, Rina Leif both in Norway. Gone but not forgotten. Forever in our Hearts. “Sometimes God calms the storm, sometimes he calms the sailor.” Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, Jan. 14, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 7450 Stirling Road, Hollywood, 33024. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Arrangements by Boyd Panciera Family Funeral Care, Pembroke Pines, 954-989-9900. You may sign the online guest book at www.bpfamilycare.com.
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Anne Marie KennedyMechan (FL US)
January 11, 2012, 12:00 am
sorry to hear about the death of Andrew we have lots of good memories of Andrew as a small boy in Neilston Scotland will remember all the family in our prayers with love from all his Mechan cousins xx
Pat Sweeney (Cooper City FL US)
January 11, 2012, 12:00 am
Kay, I am so sorry to hear about Andrew. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Arnt Louis Back (Charlotte NC US)
January 11, 2012, 12:00 am
Thanks for your friendship over the years in NCL. You will be dearly missed.
Bon voyage
Louis and Della Back
Steve Sands (Johnson City TN US)
January 11, 2012, 12:00 am
I had the pleasure of working with Andrew on NCL ships for a number of years. I cherish lots of fond memories of good times together. He was an exceptional human being. My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and everyone touched by his passing.
Per Sopp (Cambria CA US)
January 11, 2012, 12:00 am
I am so sorry Andrew left us so suddenly .We worked together at NCL for 18 years .He was a great friend .You will be missed !
Bjorn Svensen (Mountain City TN)
January 12, 2012, 12:00 am
Our deepest sympathy to Kay and family. I always enjoyed working with Andrew at NCL’s Technical Operations where we shared technical / electrical responsibility for various ships together. Andrew always brought a smile into the day-to-day life as well as to the most difficult situations. His pleasant personality will always be a happy memory.
Bjorn and Nancie
Michael Crowe (Shanghai CA China)
January 12, 2012, 12:00 am
May you family by consoled by the memories of a wonderful family man and a very special Human being
who touched so many with his warth and sense of humor
Corinthians 13
Birger Myraas (Vernon BC Canada)
January 12, 2012, 12:00 am
I was very sorry to hear about Andrew’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Kay and the family. Thanks for the memories.
Daihbidh Dent (Germantown TN US)
January 12, 2012, 12:00 am
Rest in peace, my old colleague and friend! You were a wonderful shipmate!
Monica Ricaurte (Miramar FL US)
January 12, 2012, 12:00 am
My dear buddy Andrew, I am so sorry to see you go. I feel fortunate that our paths crossed and for the opportunity to work with you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, wit and wisdom with me. You are one of those extraordinary people who touch your life in a very special way. You will always be remembered and missed.
Mia Jones (Miami FL US)
January 12, 2012, 12:00 am
Kay, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, during this difficult time.
Mechan Abrahamsen (FL)
January 12, 2012, 12:00 am
We love you Dad and miss you so much already!
Judy Frum (Pembroke Pines FL US)
January 13, 2012, 12:00 am
Dear Kay,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in your memories.
Love, Judy
les royle (#NAME?)
January 18, 2012, 12:00 am
Very sad news. I sailed with Andrew and never saw him without a smile on his face. To good a person to be taken so early.
My condolences to his family.