Andrew John Nelson II passed away at his home on Sunday July 31, 2011. He was born on January 22, 1947, to the late Andrew J. and Marjorie (Lescheshen) Nelson. Andy lived in Stratford all of his life attending Eli Whitney Elementary School, and Wooster Middle schools before graduating from Frank Scott Bunnell High School in 1965. He attended and graduated from Arkansas College in Batesville, Arkansas, now known as Lyon College. Andy received his Masters degree in Social Science from the University of Mississippi at the same time as former President Bill Clinton. Upon completion of his education he worked with Gov. Winthrop Rockerfeller before returning to Stratford. At that time he began to work with Fred Biebel at the Republican Party. Before starting his own successful Advertising-Public Relations and Marketing firm Nelson & Associates. Politics would remain to be a source of great interest to Andy and he remained actively involved in the political arena for years, behind the scenes. He was also very involved with the Stratford Historical Society. Andy loved to travel and enjoyed sailing with a number of his friends. He also was an avid gardener. He always enjoyed laughter and a good joke. Andy's disposition was a source of many smiles for those associated with him. He will be remembered as a man who lived life to the fullest. He was a beloved son, nephew, friend and cousin. A celebration of his life will be held on September 11th 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the home of his cousin Bettie Jane Guggenheim. His friends and family ask that in honor of Andy's life please plan to bring a favorite memory you have of Andy that you can share with everyone. Those wishing to participate in the celebration of Andrew's life please call 203-377-1014 on or before September 9, 2011. The Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements