Andrea Alexander Nero

August 7, 1945 - September 16, 2019

Andrea Nero, 74, of Hudson passed peacefully on September 16, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Andrea was born on August 7th, 1945 in Bronx, NY, raised in Mount Vernon NY and was the daughter of the late Johanna Alexander (Krueger) and Ivan John (Hryorchuck) Alexander. She was predeceased by her brothers Peter, John, Michael, and sister Pauline. Andrea is survived by her two sons Joseph (Lisa) Nero and James (Jessica) Nero, nieces Nina and Kim, nephews Gregory and Matthew and the two loves of her life Samantha Maye Nero and Wilhelmina Grace Nero. "See ya later alligator, in a while crocodile" Andrea moved to Hudson after graduating from A.B Davis High School in Mt. Vernon NY and attended the Cavell School of Nursing where she began her career of being a beloved and devoted caregiver. She continued her pursuit of education obtaining both her bachelor and master degrees in Nursing Education. Andrea worked at Columbia Memorial Hospital for nearly 30 years before moving to Connecticut for the next chapter in her life. For the next ten years Andrea continued her career in Nursing Education and Staff Development at Bristol Hospital where she also made lasting memories and great friends. Andrea later moved back to New York, living in Troy to be closer to her family and worked as an Associate Director for the New York State Nurses Association where she later retired from. Andrea then moved back to Hudson to be closer to her friends, family, and to begin life as a grandmother. Andrea’s love of the ocean and the rocky coast lead her to the State of Maine many times throughout her life traveling with family, many of her good friends or just by herself for a peaceful getaway. Andrea will be remembered for her bullish ways and telling you like it is, but as well for her generosity, kindness, and loving heart. Visitation will be Tuesday September 24th, 2019 from 4-7pm At Bates and Anderson-Redmond Keeler Funeral Home 110 Green Street, Hudson NY. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday September 25th, 2019 at 11:00am from St. Mary’s Church 429 East Allen Street Hudson NY. Interment will be private. Andrea’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of St. Peters Hospital, and especially to the members and staff of the Oncology Departments and the Hospice Inn at St. Peters. In lieu of flowers, donations in Andrea’s name may be made to the St. Peters Medical Oncology Department and/or the Hospice Inn at St. Peters 315 S. Manning Blvd. Albany, NY 12208