Sturbridge : Andrew D. Esslinger, 84, passed away on Dec. 10th, in the Boston Medical Center, Boston, after a short illness.

He leaves his beloved wife of 55 years, Phyllis C. (Czaplicki) Esslinger; his two daughters, Ellen-Jean E. Cooley and her husband Patrick of Watertown, and Amy E. Litman and her husband Dana of Malden; a brother, Joel C. Esslinger of Bartlesville, OK; and his sister, Mary Esslinger of Washington, DC.  Andrew was born in the Panama Canal Zone, the son of William H. and Eileen C. (Crowley) Esslinger.

Andrew served honorable in the United States Army.  He worked in the insurance industry for over 40 years, retiring in 2001 from Farmers Insurance after working as a claim's supervisor.  He was a true history buff and enjoyed old maps and military history.  Andrew was an avid reader and loved going for walks with family.  He was a member of St. Anne's Church in Sturbridge.

Andrew's funeral for will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 17 ^th, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge with a Mass at 10:00 am in St. Anne's Church, 16 Church St., Sturbridge.  Burial will follow in St. Anne's Cemetery, Sturbridge. A Calling hour in the funeral home will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 17 ^th from 8:30 to 9:30 am prior to the Mass.