Richard Andrew Montague
July 1, 1962 ~ February 28, 2020
Richard Andrew “Andy” Montague
July 1, 1962 – February 28, 2020
Those who knew him might say this was the first time Andy Montague was early for anything. Suffice to say, we were all shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Richard Andrew Montague at age 57 in his Alexandria VA home on February 28, 2020.
Andy was born in Washington DC on July 1, 1962 to Sally Ellen (Crowell) and Robert “Bob” Leland Montague. He joined his big brother Robert “Russ” Russell at their home in Arlington VA. His little sister Amanda arrived in 1969. From a young age, Andy loved to tinker. He was also an avid reader and particularly loved American history, undoubtedly fostered by his parents and the plethora of historical markers in Virginia. He attended Wakefield HS (class of 1980) and remained active with the class reunion committee.
At age 17, Andy joined the US Navy and traveled the world on the USS Kennedy. While we aren’t sure when his aversion to cheese and sauces on foods started, we are certain that his preference for Mountain Dew and Marlboro Reds started around this time. He also preferred sunny side up eggs, after discovering food on the aircraft carrier tasted best if it spent less time in the kitchen.
He married Angel (Dukes) Kurtz in 1981 and had 2 daughters who adored him: Lynnita Andrea, born in 1982, and Sarah Elizabeth, born in 1984. The family settled in Florida, where Andy earned his Journeyman’s license after leaving the Navy.
Andy and Angel separated, and in 1991 he moved back to Arlington to be closer to his daughters and family. Shortly after, Andy took an engineering position with Kay Management where he spent the remainder of his career. As luck would have it, his ability to repair anything landed him in the apartment of Geraldine “Jeri” Childs in the late 1990s, and they found they had a lot of shared interests. They married in 2003 and enjoyed reading books, camping, taking train rides, and occasionally traveling to Florida to visit friends until she passed away in 2017.
A few paragraphs could never capture the essence of Andy. He was loud and laughed with his entire body. He loved his classic Impalas and made no apologies for revving his Harley Davidson late at night. He kept friends from his early childhood and connected with new people everywhere he went. He lived for rock concerts and brunch with his daughters and grandbabies.
Andy joined Jeri, his parents, and furry babies in Heaven that day. He is mourned by all of his surviving family and friends: daughters Lynn Montague-Daddio (Paul) and Sarah McDermott (Adam); his adoring grandchildren Gina, Ernest Andrew and Livia Daddio, Graham and Duke Andrew McDermott; sister Amanda Landron (Orlando) and family; brother Robert Russell Montague and family; stepson Horace “Chucky” Childs; aunt Nancy Martin and her family; aunt Joan Schane and her family; uncle Paul Montague (Rhea).
Unlike Andy, his daughters are not human encyclopedias and apologize for any errors in dates this obituary contains. We will celebrate his life at The Lake House in Reston, VA, 11 a.m. on July 12, 2020. Please join us for plain hamburgers and Mountain Dew, and to share your version of Andy’s tall tales.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Andy Montague to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, VA (www.AlexandriaAnimals.org), and to American Veterans (www.AMVETS.org) , the organization that supports the annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride.
July 1, 1962 – February 28, 2020
Those who knew him might say this was the first time Andy Montague was early for anything. Suffice to say, we were all shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Richard Andrew Montague at age 57 in his Alexandria VA home on February 28, 2020.
Andy was born in Washington DC on July 1, 1962 to Sally Ellen (Crowell) and Robert “Bob” Leland Montague. He joined his big brother Robert “Russ” Russell at their home in Arlington VA. His little sister Amanda arrived in 1969. From a young age, Andy loved to tinker. He was also an avid reader and particularly loved American history, undoubtedly fostered by his parents and the plethora of historical markers in Virginia. He attended Wakefield HS (class of 1980) and remained active with the class reunion committee.
At age 17, Andy joined the US Navy and traveled the world on the USS Kennedy. While we aren’t sure when his aversion to cheese and sauces on foods started, we are certain that his preference for Mountain Dew and Marlboro Reds started around this time. He also preferred sunny side up eggs, after discovering food on the aircraft carrier tasted best if it spent less time in the kitchen.
He married Angel (Dukes) Kurtz in 1981 and had 2 daughters who adored him: Lynnita Andrea, born in 1982, and Sarah Elizabeth, born in 1984. The family settled in Florida, where Andy earned his Journeyman’s license after leaving the Navy.
Andy and Angel separated, and in 1991 he moved back to Arlington to be closer to his daughters and family. Shortly after, Andy took an engineering position with Kay Management where he spent the remainder of his career. As luck would have it, his ability to repair anything landed him in the apartment of Geraldine “Jeri” Childs in the late 1990s, and they found they had a lot of shared interests. They married in 2003 and enjoyed reading books, camping, taking train rides, and occasionally traveling to Florida to visit friends until she passed away in 2017.
A few paragraphs could never capture the essence of Andy. He was loud and laughed with his entire body. He loved his classic Impalas and made no apologies for revving his Harley Davidson late at night. He kept friends from his early childhood and connected with new people everywhere he went. He lived for rock concerts and brunch with his daughters and grandbabies.
Andy joined Jeri, his parents, and furry babies in Heaven that day. He is mourned by all of his surviving family and friends: daughters Lynn Montague-Daddio (Paul) and Sarah McDermott (Adam); his adoring grandchildren Gina, Ernest Andrew and Livia Daddio, Graham and Duke Andrew McDermott; sister Amanda Landron (Orlando) and family; brother Robert Russell Montague and family; stepson Horace “Chucky” Childs; aunt Nancy Martin and her family; aunt Joan Schane and her family; uncle Paul Montague (Rhea).
Unlike Andy, his daughters are not human encyclopedias and apologize for any errors in dates this obituary contains. We will celebrate his life at The Lake House in Reston, VA, 11 a.m. on July 12, 2020. Please join us for plain hamburgers and Mountain Dew, and to share your version of Andy’s tall tales.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Andy Montague to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, VA (www.AlexandriaAnimals.org), and to American Veterans (www.AMVETS.org) , the organization that supports the annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride.
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Andy and I went to Wakefield high school together. We didn’t really hang out until later in life! We spent time together and always our conversations ended by talking about grandkids!! Boy did he adore his!!! He made me excited to become one. Then when I did he said, see I told you it was the best!! He was a gentle soul!!! My prayers are with each of you!!! God Bless!
I miss you, Dad. I miss your big bear hugs and forelock kisses. I even miss you telling me about work you were doing in detail, even though I had no idea what you were talking about. The kids miss you, too. Sometimes Livi puts on your American flag sneakers and walks around in ‘Ganparpar’s chooz’. We talk about you every day. The world has been a mess since you left us.
This Bowie Knife was a final Gift from my Best Friend of 50 years. It found a home in a real life saw dust Saloon built in Skinquater Va. He would be pleased that it made it’s way there!! Love and miss you Brother. GBNF!!
Been thinking about you a lot lately. Still don’t understand why God called you home first. I miss being able to call and text you. I am very thankful you were able to come over and have a steak dinner that you enjoyed and that you had the opportunity to meet my future wife Chandra who you gushed over meeting. I miss laughing with you to the point we cried and dumb things like your inability to stop telling a story before you finished it, no matter how hard I tried to interrupt you. We could have been better to each other, but hopefully we can make that up when we meet in the net life. I love and miss you little brother.