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ANDERSEN, James W.
James W. Andersen died peacefully at home Sunday, (August 18, 2013) after a long illness. A long time resident of Tariffville and, most recently, Simsbury, Jim was born October 22, 1944 in Hartford, the second of four children of William B. and Anna A. (Ianello) Andersen of Hartford. Jim was a 1964 graduate of Bulkeley High School, former President of the Tariffville PTO, a Lieutenant in the Tariffville Fire Department, formerly employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in E. Hartford, the Hartford Courant, State Line Oil, and Viking Fuel. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Mathis) (Schwenzer) Andersen; sister, Gail E. (Andersen) Taylor of Groton; mother, Anna A. (Ianello) Andersen of Newington; daughter, Sheila D. Andersen, and grandson, Rhys C. Brauer of E. Granby; son and daughter-in-law, Eric J. and Elizabeth (Peck) Andersen of Enfield. He is also survived by three step daughters and their families, Jeffrey and Christine M. (Schwenzer) Mosholder and their daughters, Elsa and Sadie of Hingham, MA; David M. and Heidi A. (Schwenzer) Haller and their daughters, MacKenzie and Morgan of W. Hartford; and John and Ann E. (Schwenzer) Custy of Wethersfield. Jim was predeceased by his father, William, and two sisters, Marie A. (Andersen) Savage and Lorna A. (Andersen) Bower.
His family will receive friends Thursday, August 22, 5-8 p.m. at the Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center, 301 Country Club Road, Avon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, August 23, 10 a.m. directly at the Church of Saint Ann, 289 Arch Road, Avon. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Prince Thomas of Savoy Society Men's Scholarship Fund, 32 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001. For condolences or directions, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.
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cindy milne (guy)
November 8, 2013
so sorry to hear of jim's passing i just found out a couple of weeks ago.. i was a friend of his back in the late 60's..i know rudy and cindy madore..my deepest sympathies. cindy (guy)
Ann Mazur
October 22, 2013
We the class of Bulkeley High 1964 wish tell you how sorry we are that James has passed. I'm happy I got the chance to talk to him on the phone before he passed. We want you to know we are so sorry and James will be in our thoughts and prayers. Our reunion in June of 2014 will be in honor of all the classmates who have died. James will be one of them. Again we pray for him.
The Class of 1964 Bulkeley High
Judy Fishman
September 1, 2013
Mary,
I was very sad to hear about Jim's passing. He will always be apart of our neighborhood and remembered fondly. I am so fortunate to have known him.
Dwn Steiner
August 21, 2013
I am so grateful to have had one last visit with my Uncle Jim on July 29th. I had the opportunity to tell him how much it meant to me for him to make Sheila my namesake and for taking me on my first motorcycle ride! That as a little girl, my tall, dark handsome uncle was my first crush! I asked him silly questions, like what his favorite flower was as I associate certain ones with certain people. At first he said he never really thought about it, but when he did, he felt all the good ones, like roses didn't last long enough. I hugged him, kissed him, told him I loved him, that I would not say goodbye, only that I would see him on the other side, and that he'd better be there waiting for me when it was my turn.
Yes Uncle Jim, for us, the good ones always go by too soon.
Will always remember and miss you.
Love, Dawn
Eileen Custy
August 20, 2013
Mary and family, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He fought a courageous fight and is now watching over you. You are in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Mary Attardo
August 20, 2013
Mary & Family, I am so sorry for your loss of your husband and father, brother, uncle and great uncle. Jim is watching over all of you. Peace
Yvette Toohey
August 20, 2013
Mary and family - I am so sorry you all have to experience this. My condolences to you.
August 20, 2013
To all of you so sorry for your loss, may your memories keep Jim close to your heart. Love Deb Chin
Barbara Shuckra
August 20, 2013
Mary and family: we all loved Jim for who he was and grieve his leaving us. He must be watching over us as only he can do. My prayers continue for you and your family.
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