Mr. Verrette passed away at the Meadows at Edgewood in North Andover. Ernie was born in Methuen and lived his entire life in his beloved hometown of Andover. Loving husband of Joan (Hardy) Verrette, they celebrated their 66th year anniversary together in late June. Ernie graduated from Central Catholic High School. He proudly and honorably served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He started his career in the restaurant business at a young age working for his father at "Verrette's Restaurant" in downtown Andover. He later became a Food Services Director at American Airlines, Gillette and the Brooks School. Son of Ernest and Ernestine Verrette, he was pre-deceased by three sisters, Gloria, Jacqueline and Germaine. Loving father of Robert, Keith and his wife Lisa and Glenn and his wife Laurie, all of Andover. Proud grandfather of Carly, Maxwell, Zackery, Tyler and Maggie Verrette. Calling hours will be at the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, from 4 to 7 PM. His funeral service will be at St. Joseph Church, 20 Highvale Lane, Andover, MA on Wednesday July 26th at 10AM. Burial will follow at the Spring Grove Cemetery in Andover. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.