Joseph J. ANDERSEN

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Joseph ANDERSEN Obituary

ANDERSEN, Joseph J.
Joseph J. Andersen, of Destin, FL, passed away Wednesday, (March 28, 2012) at the age of 87. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Dad grew up in Unionville, CT, attending Farmington High School and Cornell University. He studied Electrical Engineering and played football until he was called up to serve his country during WWII as a member of the 303rd Infantry Regiment, 97th Infantry Division, Company D in Europe and then Japan. Upon his return, he went back to Cornell and completed his degree. Dad shared his love of science, math and sports along with his ethic for hard work and the willingness to always lend a hand with his entire family. We will miss you terribly. Predeceased by his wife, Norene (Foley) Andersen. Joe is survived by his beloved in-laws, Timothy and Deborah Foley and his eight children, Kathy (Peter) Hoppner, John (Gail) Andersen, Joseph (Nancy) Andersen, Robert Andersen, Carol (Kieran) Fahy, Mark Andersen, Timothy Andersen, and Mary Irene (Peter) Millar; 11 grandchildren, Christopher (Rachel), Jessica and Erika Hoppner, Erin and Caitlin Andersen, Kristin and Kayla Fahy, Kelly and Kevin Andersen and Kathryn and John Millar; and 1 great grandchild, Benjamin Hoppner.
Family and friends are invited to gather at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Rt. 4, Unionville on Tuesday, (April 3, 2012) from 9-10:30 a.m. Funeral procession from The Ahern Funeral Home will be at 10:30 a.m. followed by the Funeral Liturgy in the Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea, 145 Main St., Unionville at 11 a.m. with burial immediately following at St Mary Cemetery, Avon with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, P.O. Box 5022, Wallingford, CT 06450 in his memory. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.ahernfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant from Mar. 31 to Apr. 2, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph ANDERSEN

7 Entries

Michael Baker

August 17, 2012

Dear Andersen family, My apologies and sympathy in just now learning of the passing of your parents. I have fond memories of them both and how nicely I was always treated at your home. They must have been very proud of the many collective accomplishments of their children. I hope that many happy memories of your family times together help you through this difficult time.

American Heart Association

April 3, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Kathy (Ambach) Parakilas

April 1, 2012

Dear Mary and family,
I was so saddened to read about your father's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time.

April 1, 2012

Our sincere sorrow at reading of your dear Dad's passing. He was a big part of the neighborhood of Sylvan Avenue, aka Lovely Heights. We all looked up to him...and he always found time to be very kind to all of us. Know that we will keep you all in our prayers.
May he and your Mom now Rest in Peace again together. Our best of Tim and Deb also. Ed and Joyce (Rourke) Cruess.

Rourke

April 1, 2012

My sincere condolences to all of the family, and my dear old friends Tim and Debby--Joe was such a "prince of a man" from his early life in Unionvile, where I grew up with him so many years ago--I always judge people by the way they deal with kids, and Joe was my mentor as a kid, due to his kindness, thoughtfulness and inclusion of our neighborhood in his fun tme by the brook fishing and canoeing-Oh what a wonderful man to emulate and with all of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, learrning from him, this world is surely a bettert place!
Do as he did and you will all know the peace, God gives us when he takes back one of his "STAR" students-God rest his good soul!!
Mike Rourke-Natick Mass 01760

Kelli Lawley-McLaughlin

March 31, 2012

I am deeply saddened to hear of Joe's passing.
I spent so much time at your house as a kid that I felt like the 9th Andersen. I have many fond memories of both your mom & dad. I still think of your mom often & will now keep both of them in my prayers.
I will always remember Joe's laugh & his unending projects around the house. He was always busy doing something but would still take time out to shoot a few hoops with us now & then. He will be missed.
You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Love,
Kelli

Jane Dalal (Anderson)

March 31, 2012

Remembering Uncle Joe -his laughter, endless affection and horseplay with all of us children. Our lives were enriched and made happier by him, our aunt and cousins. Somewhere, I hope all the Andersen boys(Tom, Mark, Joe and Jack) are rough housing and playing football together again. We miss you all.

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