Alan H. Anderson
Died
Alan H. Anderson
Nov. 6, 1938 - Sept. 7, 2019
Alan Anderson passed away peacefully at Morristown Medical Center on Sept. 7, 2019, after a brief illness. He was 80 years old. Born on Nov. 6, 1938, to Alexander and Evelyn Anderson, Alan was raised in Union, N.J., before moving to Whippany, N.J., over 50 years ago.
Alan attended Union High School. After graduation he enrolled in the Navy. He served for several years before leaving the Navy and becoming a tool-and-die maker. He worked at National Manufacturing in Chatham, N.J., and TRW in Mountainside, N.J., before his retirement 13 years ago. Alan was also active with the Hanover Township Senior Citizens.
Alan's proudest accomplishments were his two children. He loved spending time with his family and in his retirement; he could always be found at his grandsons' baseball and football games and his granddaughters' field hockey games and track meets.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife of 50 years, Ann; his daughter, Alana Gillespie and her husband, Rob, of Whippany, N.J.; his daughter, Diane Adamiak and her partner, Eric Maier, of Whippany, N.J.; his stepson, Devin Scott of California, and his grandchildren, Maggie, Madison and Jake Gillespie and Tommy Adamiak. He is also survived by his grand-dog, Molly, who he adored and who adored him.
To celebrate Alan's life, there will be a funeral service on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, located at 4 Madison Avenue in Madison. A committal will follow at Committal at Restland Memorial Park, 77 Deforest Avenue, East Hanover. Visitation was held yesterday at the Bradley-Braviak Funeral Home, 49 Whippany Rd., Whippany, N.J.
If so desired, his family respectfully requests contributions in his memory to the Pulmonary or Inpatient Hospice and Palliative Care departments c/o the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center, 475 South Street, 1st Floor, Morristown, N.J. 07960. Donations may also be made on line at www.f4mmc.org.
For additional information go to www.bradleyfuneralhomes.com.
Nov. 6, 1938 - Sept. 7, 2019
Alan Anderson passed away peacefully at Morristown Medical Center on Sept. 7, 2019, after a brief illness. He was 80 years old. Born on Nov. 6, 1938, to Alexander and Evelyn Anderson, Alan was raised in Union, N.J., before moving to Whippany, N.J., over 50 years ago.
Alan attended Union High School. After graduation he enrolled in the Navy. He served for several years before leaving the Navy and becoming a tool-and-die maker. He worked at National Manufacturing in Chatham, N.J., and TRW in Mountainside, N.J., before his retirement 13 years ago. Alan was also active with the Hanover Township Senior Citizens.
Alan's proudest accomplishments were his two children. He loved spending time with his family and in his retirement; he could always be found at his grandsons' baseball and football games and his granddaughters' field hockey games and track meets.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife of 50 years, Ann; his daughter, Alana Gillespie and her husband, Rob, of Whippany, N.J.; his daughter, Diane Adamiak and her partner, Eric Maier, of Whippany, N.J.; his stepson, Devin Scott of California, and his grandchildren, Maggie, Madison and Jake Gillespie and Tommy Adamiak. He is also survived by his grand-dog, Molly, who he adored and who adored him.
To celebrate Alan's life, there will be a funeral service on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, located at 4 Madison Avenue in Madison. A committal will follow at Committal at Restland Memorial Park, 77 Deforest Avenue, East Hanover. Visitation was held yesterday at the Bradley-Braviak Funeral Home, 49 Whippany Rd., Whippany, N.J.
If so desired, his family respectfully requests contributions in his memory to the Pulmonary or Inpatient Hospice and Palliative Care departments c/o the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center, 475 South Street, 1st Floor, Morristown, N.J. 07960. Donations may also be made on line at www.f4mmc.org.
For additional information go to www.bradleyfuneralhomes.com.
Source: Newark Star Ledger
Published on: 11-09-2019