Andrew J. Merva, age 85, of Englewood FL. formerly of Stratford, passed away in his home on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. Born in Bridgeport to the late John and Helen Tatar Merva, he was a veteran of the US Navy serving in WWII and was retired from Sikorsky Aircraft where he was a planner. Survivors include his beloved wife of 52 years Mary Ann Mangiacapra Merva of Englewood, FL, 2 devoted sons, Peter Merva of Naples, FL and Paul Merva and his wife Mary of Rotonda West, FL, a sister Dorothy Mudrick and her husband Jack of Stratford, several nieces and nephews. Andrew was predeceased by a son John Merva and a sister Ann Mangiacapra . Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 9:15 am in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford and 10:00 AM in Holy Name of Jesus Church, Stratford with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment with Full Military Honors will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call on Monday from 4-7 PM.