Andrew Place ... graduated from Kingswood; at 21

ROCHESTER - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Andrew P.R. Place, who died unexpectedly on Friday, March 25, 2016. He was 21. Born September 3, 1994, at Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro, N.H., Andrew was the son of Gwendolyn M. Jones and Terry J. Place. He was raised for a short time in Farmington and New Durham before spending the majority of his life in Wolfeboro.
A graduate of Kingswood High School, Class of 2012, he had a great passion for sports and enjoyed playing basketball, soccer and lacrosse. Andrew loved being a big brother most and loved his parents dearly!! He would often show pictures and brag about his siblings and parents with such proudness. He also had a deep love for basketball and would play any chance he could. MJ was his idol as his favorite movie of all time was Space Jam. He also enjoyed cars, playing softball, Nascar, Wrestling, Jordans, his hats and was always listening to music. Andrew had a smile that lit up any room. No matter what troubles he was going through he would always give you the biggest smile and make a joke to make you laugh. Andrew was an open, free spirit who always said things the way he saw them. He would always embrace those he loved with the best hugs. He loved those he loved with everything he had.
Survived by his mother Gwen and fiancé Jonathan Philbrick, father TJ and wife Samantha Place, brothers Tyler, Cameron and Aiden, step sisters Emily and Emma. Grandparents Robert Long and fiancé Kim Lipp, Terry and Cindy Place, Cindee Long, Thomas and Sharon Johnston and Mary Cook, Aunt Lisa Shorey, Cousins Nate Shorey and Samantha Searles, Uncle Barry Elliott, Aunt April Elliott and cousin Gage Elliott, Aunt Jessica Bailey, Uncle Chris Bailey and cousins Sebatian and Maclyn Bailey, Aunt Dawn Weeks, Uncle Chris Weeks, cousins Brian and Chloe Weeks, Uncle Jason Summers and cousins Zackary and Tyler Summers, special friends Daniel Nunnally and Josh Contantine, along with many, many, many great friends, aunts, uncles, cousins and loved ones.