Theodore Carl "Ted" Anderson Jr.

Theodore Carl "Ted" Anderson, Jr., age 88, of Havertown and formerly of Lansdowne Park – Darby, PA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 3, 2023 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. He was the son of the late Theodore Carl, Sr. and Elizabeth Anderson (nee Willard). He was predeceased by his sisters, Ida Farina, Joan Anderson, Carolyn Anderson, Elizabeth TreDenick and brother, John "Jack" Anderson.
Ted was employed with Happ Controls formerly Wico for 50 years as a traveling salesman in the vending industry, covering five states. Ted enjoyed boasting to family and friends that he drove a million miles in his lifetime with no accidents or tickets. After retiring at the age of 72, he then worked as a school bus driver for the Haverford Township School District for 8 years. This was Ted's favorite job as he loved children.
Ted was a proud veteran of the US Army. Ted was a member of the Darby Social Bowling League for the past 40 years of which he was the Team Captain for the past 20 years. He coached his sons when they were children in the Darby Little League. This is where he met Bob Craskey who would go on to become one of his best friends.
Ted was an avid baseball fan. His idol was Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox who he was fortunate enough to have met in person and received his autograph when he was just 12 years old. Ted really enjoyed listening to music. His favorites were Neil Diamond, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and Bob Segar.
Ted loved dogs and would greet every dog he came across on their walks. The hospital was kind enough to allow us to bring his beloved doggy, Holly, in to give him a kiss goodbye.
Ted made friends everywhere he went. He maintained close friendships with many of his childhood friends throughout his life, most of whom have sadly gone before him.
Ted loved deeply. He was truly devoted to his wife, children, and granddaughters. Nothing was ever too much to ask of him when it came to his family. Whatever was needed he was always there to help in any way he could.
Ted is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Margaret Rose "Peg" (nee McCabe) his children, Theodore Joseph "Teddy", William Francis "Billy" (Nancy Agard), Kathleen "Kate" Haugland (Christian), Peter Carl (Tara) and granddaughters, Lilly Rose and Olivia Grace.
Ted is also survived by his youngest sister, Barbara Good, brothers-in-law, Terrence McCabe (Patricia) and James McCabe (Chris) and sister-in-law Marlene Anderson as well as many loving nieces, nephews and great nieces, nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
Friends and Family are invited to his viewing on Friday, August 11, 2023 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at D'Anjolell Memorial Homes located at 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Denis Catholic Church on Saturday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. located at 2401 St. Denis Lane, Havertown, PA 19083. A brief viewing will take place prior to mass from 9:00 – 10:45 a.m. Ted will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery located at 626 Baily Road, Yeadon, PA.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929 or Providence Animal Center located at 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA 19063.
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