Andrew C. Van Etten , age 71 of Hamden formerly of Stratford, died Sunday, April 15, 2007 in CT Hospice in Branford. Born in Bridgeport to the late Clarence and Susan MacIndoe Van Etten, he was a graduate of Stratford High School and has been a life long area resident. Andy was a Veteran of the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was a retired coach for the Yale University girl's softball team. He was former coach of the Stratford Original Little League, American Legion Post 42, Senior City, Stratford Pop Warner and the Raybestos Brakettes. Survivors include his beloved wife 50 years Monica McGovern Van Etten; 3 sons Andrew Van Etten and his wife Sara of Stratford, Scott Van Etten and his wife Kelly of Stratford and Matt Van Etten and his wife Alison of Pawcatuck; 4 grandchildren Marc, Nicole, Andrew and Hannah; a sister Susan Bergers and her husband Alan of Shelton and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 11:00 am in St. Mark's Church 500 Wigwam Lane Stratford with the Monsignor Lawrence McMahon officiating. Interment with Full Military Services will be private in St. John's Cemetery Monroe. The family request that calling hours be omitted. Those desiring to make donations in Andy's memory may do so to the CT Hospice 100 Double Beach Road Branford, CT 06405.