Andrew "Andy" Joseph Stritch, Sr.

Andrew “Andy” Joseph Stritch, Sr., 83, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Andrew Jackson Stritch and Angela Diblasi Stritch. He shared 57 loving years of marriage with his beloved wife, Cathy K. Stritch.

Andy devoted 45 years of his career to the Maryland State Department of Corrections, retiring in 2009. In retirement, he generously shared his deep love of history by leading walking tours of Baltimore City. A passionate volunteer and educator, he participated in historical re-enactments at Fort McHenry, visited Norrisville Elementary School to speak about the 15-star American flag, and served as a Rocket Reader at Hillcrest Elementary School, where he delighted in working with children. Andy had a genuine affection for kids and cherished every chance to encourage and inspire them.

Faith remained central to his life. He was an active member of the choir at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen and previously sang with the choir at St. Pius X.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Cathy; his loving children, Kimberley (Clinine) Mills, Jennifer (Todd) Sexton, Elizabeth (Michael) Martir, and Andrew (Kerry) Stritch, Jr.; his cherished grandchildren, Grace Sexton, Eric Martir, Taylor Mills, Benjamin Sexton, Michael Martir, Lucas Sexton, Kevin Mills, Brian Mills, Rowan Stritch, William Stritch, and Declan Stritch; and his great-grandchild, Theo Butler.