Hyde Park Andre Brian Clayton was born on November 25,1955, in Bronx NY. He was the first-born child to Harry Martin and Effie Clayton. He got his formal early education in the New York City Public School System and attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He worked for New York City Housing Authority in maintenance until he retired after 31 years of service. He then worked for Selux Corporation for 5 years. In June 2001, Andre married Jane Gachinu and they had a beautiful baby girl, Effie Wanjiru Clayton in 2015. Andre was a loving and devoted husband, father, and friend. He was kind and brought joy to everyone in his life. He loved archery, chess, parks, long drives, and spending time with family. He had a big infectious smile and always strived to make others laugh. He will be dearly missed. Andre took ill and was hospitalized on June 21st. Unfortunately, he passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Westchester Medical Center. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jane Clayton, three children; Andre B. Clayton ll, Sherman A. Clayton, and Effie Clayton, two brothers; Phillip Clayton, and Kalvin Clayton, daughter in law Margarita Clayton, sisters in law; Mary, Agnes, Margaret, Irene, late Lucy, and Caroline, brothers in laws late Raphael, Tony, and Michael, grandson Brian, and many nieces and nephews. Sleep on Andre and take your rest. We love you, but God loves you best! Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Sweet's Funeral Home Inc. Relatives and friends may call from 4pm to 7pm on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Regina Coeli Catholic Church, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed. Please use this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCtUrLH8Q4w