William J. Anderson Jr.

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William Anderson Obituary

William J. Anderson Jr., 89, of Hughestown passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, at home.

He is survived by his daughter, Mary Terese Brannigan and her husband, Richard; son, Brian Anderson and his wife, Kerrie; brother, Eugene Anderson; sister, Helen Curry; two grandchildren, Dorian and Chase Anderson; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. Sr. and Amanda Seak Anderson; wife, Mary Theresa McAndrew Anderson; and a brother, Paul.

A private Blessing service and interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are entrusted to Baloga Funeral Home Inc., Pittston (Port Griffith).

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Published by Citizens Voice on Dec. 17, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for William Anderson

9 Entries

Richard Anderson

December 19, 2013

I was sad to hear that my Uncle Billy died at his home last Sunday.

I can still remember the two hour trips that my family made to Hughestown, PA from Binghamton, NY. As a young boy these trips seemed to take an eternity. My Dad (Eugene) and Mom (Jane) would often pack their children (Rick, Kevin, Melanie, and later Scott) into their car for that "long" trip. At first we used only slow two lane county roads. I held my breath as my father passed slower cars hoping another car wouldn't appear in the oncoming lane. Later we used the new and speedy I-81 and passed those "fragrant" burning piles of coal along the interstate in Pennsylvania.

I always looked forward to those trips to see our grandparents Nana and Grandpa, and my Dad's brothers Paul (and his wife Aunt Marge), Billy and (and his wife Aunt Teresa), and his sister Helen (and her husband Uncle Tommy and children Mary Ann and Tommy). I remember the long walk up the stairs to the door at the side of the house, which we always used instead of the front entrance. I will always remember the player piano in the room where my Grandpa sat smoking a pipe and later watched baseball games on the TV. I won't forget the chickens running freely around the yard (we chased them and they chased us back) and then there were the "scary" roosters that my Uncle Billy kept in cages and which we approached only with the greatest of caution. I remember waking up on many summer mornings to the "cock-a-doodle-do" from those same roosters, the big apple trees and the gooseberry bush that were in my grandparents "big" yard. And let us not forget the huge pile of coal tailings that once could be seen across the street.

Kevin and I remember the hide and seek games with my cousins Mary Ann and Tommy and passing Uncle Billy's house on the way to the old school that our parents once attended in the "olden" days. I'm in awe of my grandparents family that chose to live within a short walk of the home in which they were raised. My father being the only exception - remember that two hour drive. I'm not sure many families can make that happen in these times.

Uncle Billy always came over to see his youngest brother Gene and his family whenever we visited. He wanted to know how we were doing in school and always had the heartiest laugh.

Sometimes Kevin and I picked up a few "new" words from my Uncle Billy on these visits and I remember those Hughestown accents that everyone had. I remember meeting his daughter Mary Terese in their new home when she was very young and how very proud he was of her grades in school. I have yet to meet his son Brian and hope to do so.

I've read the messages on the guestbook and realize that I have many relatives that I never knew existed. If anyone has made a list of persons in the Anderson family tree with it's many branches, please let me know.

I offer my condolences to my Uncle Billy's immediate and extended families and close friends with the knowledge that he lived a very long life and one on his own terms. I remember him fondly along with all my relatives and childhood experiences in Hughestown.

Richard Anderson

December 19, 2013

I was sad to hear of the passing of my Uncle Billy. I can still remember the two hour trips (that seemed like an eternity) my family (Rick, Kevin, Melanie, Scott, my Mom Jane, and his brother and my Dad Gene) made from Binghamton, NY to Hughestown, PA to see Nana, Granpa, Uncle Paul and Marge, Uncle Billy and Aunt Teresa, Aunt Helen and Uncle Tom and their children our cousins and childhood playmates Mary Ann and Tommy.

I will always remember my Uncle Billy along with the chickens that ran freely across my grandparents yard and the roosters that Uncle Billy kept on the property (which we approached very cautiously). I can still picture the apple trees and the gooseberry bush in the yard and the large pile of coal tailings that once was directly across the street. Later I remember passing Uncle Billy's house on the way down the street as Rick, Kevin, Mary Ann, and Tommy walked to the old school house our parents once attended.

I remember my Uncle Billy's hearty laughter when he came over to the home he was raised in. He was always happy to see us and would ask how we were doing in school. I'm in awe that my Uncle Billy and the Anderson family lived within a short walk of their childhood home and my Dad and our family were only a short two hour trip away. Not many families can say that in these times.

I offer my condolences to his immediate and extended families and his close friends with the knowledge that my Uncle Billy lived a very long life on his own terms.

Shirley Hoffman

December 18, 2013

My condolence to the Anderson family. My late husband, Don and I used to enjoy our conversations with Bill , when Mary and Richard were our neighbors in Harding. He was a man of many stories,especially the ones about his love for pigeon racing.

John Swerdon

December 17, 2013

Sorry to the Anderson family , to Brian and family , thinking of you all in this time of sorrow!

Barbara,Ed,Ed.jr., Brian & Michele Straub

December 17, 2013

Our condolences to the Anderson Family. So very sorry for your loss.

Colleen Gabriele

December 17, 2013

Our deepest condolences to our Anderson cousins. Diane Stark and Colleen Stark Gabriele

December 17, 2013

Uncle Billy was always one of those rare guys you could not wait until he walked in the door. He was always a great character and lifted people up with his ability to make them laugh. He was Anderson "Proud" and I will miss him greatly. He lifted us all. I will think of him always.

December 17, 2013

To the family of WILLIAM J. ANDERSON JR. I send my sincere condolences.During this difficult time I hope you draw comfort from the GOD of comfort. ISAIAH 61,1,2.

sincerely,
Ms Carruth/123

Kerrie Anderson

December 16, 2013

Dear Dad,
I will miss our conversations about life and love just remember I was always listening.

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