Andrew P.
Andrew P.
Kieras, Sr
Former Danbury Hatter
Andrew P. Kieras, Sr, 95, previously of Danbury, husband of Dorothy (Oettel) Kieras, died August 2, at his home in Lake Worth, Fla. He was born in Danbury, August 1, 1914, son of Agnes (Filanowski) and Stanislaus Kieras.
He will be sadly missed by his seven children, including Andrew P. Kieras, Jr, and his wife, Beverly, of Newtown. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy (Harty) Kieras; and his son, James Kieras.
Mr Kieras worked as a toolmaker for Bullard Company in Bridgeport. He had also worked as a hatter for Leeâs Hat Company in Danbury.
He was a past parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Danbury.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated August 9. Burial followed in St Peter Cemetery, Danbury.
Memorial contributions may be made to Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut, 405 Main Street, Danbury CT 06810.
The Newtown Bee       August 14, 2009