Eugene "Curly" Anderson, 87, of Hughestown, passed away at home, Sunday Aug. 4, 2024.
Born in Dupont, he was the son of the late John and Mary Krupnik Anderson.
Curly was a graduate of Jenkins Twp. High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Curly worked as a heavy equipment operator, working for many years at Addy Asphalt, also Pennsy Supply and retired from Stell Enterprises.
He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union 542, Lions Club, Lithuania Club, West Side Club, American Legion, Pittston, Hideaway Softball, State Softball Champion of CJ Asphalt, Over 40 Gang, Hughestown Tigers Mini Football and an intricate part of Robert Yaple Memorial Park and Recreation.
Curly was an avid Yankee, Eagle and Penn State fan, but we loved him anyway.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James Robert "Bobbie" Anderson and John Anderson Jr.
Curly is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Ruth Flynn Anderson; daughters, Laurie Kulak (Thomas), Mountain Top; and Kathleen (Michael Bohan), Pittston; sons, Eugene Anderson (Pattie), Avoca; and Michael Anderson (Cammie), Duryea; grandchildren, Eugene and Jacob Anderson and TJ and Kelsey Kulak; great-grandchildren, Averi, Hannah, Tyler, Taylor and Chase; sister, Janet Tomasak; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Miller and Shirley Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Anderson family would like to extend their greatest appreciation to Compassus Hospice for all their support throughout this difficult time.
A visitation and Mass of Christian Burial were held in Our Lady of the Eucharist, 535 N. Main St., Pittston.
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Sponsored by Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC.
Roseann Ankenbrand
August 8, 2024
Sincere condolences from Roseann Ankenbrand and family.
Marty Monahan
August 7, 2024
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Dennis and Maureen O´Brien
August 7, 2024
Kathleen and family we´re so sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Deborah J Molitoris
August 7, 2024
So sorry for your loss. He was such a great man only met him a few times, but loved to being in his company. Rest in peace, my dear friend.
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Timmy and Mary Jane Hunter
August 7, 2024
To the Anderson family, we´re so sorry for your loss. You´re in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael Wassel
August 7, 2024
Michael, Gene, Laurie, Kathleen, Ruth and family. So sorry for you loss you are in our thoughts and prayers. Growing up with your family and our parents tight commitment to their kids in sports and family functions one could not ask for a better father , Coach or person who would help anyone in need. Some of my most fond memories of playing mini football were climbing in the back of his Ford pickup going to parades, scrimmage´s and games . I hope the comfort of family and prayer guide your family through this rough time his memory will live forever with all who knew your Dad. Prayers to you all.
The Hiller's
August 6, 2024
We are sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.
Randy & Dina Shaw
August 6, 2024
Kathleen and family -So sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Louise starzec
August 6, 2024
Kathleen so sorry to hear the passing of your dad prayers are with you and your family
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