At the age of 80, Lou passed away at his home in Horseheads on the morning of Thursday, October 29, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth E. and Esther M. Andrus; his sister, Donna; his father- and mother-in-law, Richard "Dick" and Betty (Cloke) Lagonegro; his brothers-in-law, Larry and Jack Lagonegro, and Dave Cassada.

Lou is survived by his wife, Virginia "Ginny" (Lagonegro) Andrus-the love of his life, high school sweetheart, and best friend for 63 years; his deeply loved children, Tim Andrus and Terri (Jerry) Laney; his precious and cherished grandchildren, Kaylin Quanz, Taeli (Colby) Moretz, Tristin Quanz, Mars, Max, Ace, and Axl Andrus, Liv Laney, and Patrick Laney; his favorite great-granddaughter, Tatum Rose, who was his newest best friend; brother, Eugene Andrus of Florida; his beloved godchildren, Marc Cassada and Tina Cassada; sisters- and brothers-in-law, Patty Cassada, Diane and Mark Marcus, Clare and Doug Williams, Marilyn and Jim Ripley, Bev and Mike McDonald, Kim Lagonegro, and Mindy Lagonegro; many beloved nieces and nephews; and the Tangorre family.

Born in Elmira, he graduated from Southside High School and Corning Community College. Lou was among the first young men drafted into the US Marine Corps. He served honorably from 1966 to 1968 during the Vietnam War.

He worked at General Electric until its closing. Lou owned and operated Lou's Service Center for many years. He later worked and retired from Chemung County.

Our family is eternally grateful to his organ donor for their gift of 18 more years of life. Those who wish to honor Lou's memory may consider a memorial donation to Donate Life New York State by following this link: Individual Giving - Donate Life New York State; your thoughts and memories are equally appreciated.

Love you Today and Always

Complete service schedule will appear on Monday afternoon.