Milton, NY – Andrew D. Ozolins, 77, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2019.  Born in Riga, Latvia he and his Mother escaped to Germany and when he was 10 years old they came to Ballston Spa, living with the Melanders, under a sponsorship program.

A devoted family man, he was the loving and very caring husband of Deborah Dunlap Ozolins for 53 years.  He was the father of Christopher A. Ozolins (AnnMarie Parisi) of Petersburg, NY, Peter A. Ozolins (Sarah Penk) of San Diego, CA. Survivors also include granddaughter, Viviann Freya (4), of Petersburg, sisters-in-law, Susan P. Dunlap of Sausolito, CA and Jeannine Dunlap of St. Petersburg, FL, brother, Aivars Ozolins of Ballston Spa, and extended family.

Andy graduated from Ballston Spa High School excelling in sports and was a graduate of Union College.  He worked at Knolls Atomic Power Lab in Schenectady for 14 years and then joined his father-in-law, Stretch Dunlap, in the Hartwell and Shackelford Insurance Office in Saratoga Springs, NY.  He then consolidated his office into PCI and Commercial Coverage Insurance of Ballston Spa.  Andrew was a Past Exalted Ruler of the Saratoga-Wilton Elks BPOE #161 and started many new programs that are still continued by the Elks Lodge.

Andy loved to fish in the area and on Cape Cod.  He also enjoyed poker, vacations with his family to Cape Cod, and more recently time with his beloved granddaughter.  He spent many winters ice fishing on Saratoga Lake where he grew up.  He was a great cook and griller and loved to create new recipes for friends and family to enjoy.

A memorial service is planned to be held at the Elks Club in Saratoga Springs at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, please visit the Go Fund Me page in Andy's name,  https://www.gofundme.com/f/rvh99-recently-widowed  that has been set up for Debbie Ozolins who is in need of your immediate help to live without the loving care of Andy.

Online remembrances at burkefuneralhome.com.