Donald F. Anderson, 90, formerly of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ passed away on July 23, 2023, after a long, heart-breaking battle with dementia.
Born and raised in Irvington, Don graduated from Irvington High School, where he met the love of his life, Cynthia. They married in 1957 and moved to Point Pleasant Beach to raise their family, where they lived for 48 years before moving to Brick. Don graduated from Upsala College with a B.S. in Physics and Mathematics. He began his career as an engineer with Walter Kidde & Company but spent the majority of his career with Bendix/AlliedSignal Aerospace.
“The Beef,” as he was affectionately known, was the life of the party – he loved nothing more than a corny joke, a tall glass of Jack Daniels, and a cigar. He was a proud member of the Elks, serving as chairman on the annual Hoop Shoot tournament for many years and earning the “Elk of the Year” title in 1978. He was also a longtime member of the Point Pleasant Beach High School Booster Association; he, Cynthia, and the big booster family did as much good as they had fun.
More than anything Don was a proud father and grandfather. He would have been in awe of his great grandchildren. Don was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, “his favorite,” Cynthia. He is also survived by his four children and their spouses: Donald Anderson and Maureen of Edison, NJ; Jeanne Itak and Stephen of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ; James Anderson and Patricia of Toms River, NJ, Allison Anderson and Brian Halbe of Wall, NJ as well as 8 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Viewing hours will be held on Saturday from 1-3 PM with a service at 3 PM at Van Hise and Callagan Funeral Home, 812 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach.
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