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Stanley Andersen Obituary
New Bern.
He was born in Kingston, N.Y., son of the late Stanley H.D. and Joanna Kostecka
Andersen. He graduated valedictorian of Saugerties High School, class of 1953 and then from Union College, class of 1957, and ROTC at Union College. For many years he was a
programmer at I.B.M., Poughkeepsie. He retired in 1993.
Mr. Andersen served as Asst. Town Clerk, Bridgeton, NC. Formerly of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., he was a former member and past president of the Kevin Barry Irish Club, Poughkeepsie. After moving to Fairfield Harbour, he was a member and past treasurer of the Navy League, New Bern, and 3rd degree member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 3303, New Bern.
Beloved husband of 54 years of Margaret "Gretta" Andersen, loving father of Theresa Vanyo and husband Mark of Hurley, Stanley John Andersen and wife Beate of Arlington, Va., Kathleen Andersen and fiancé Michael Creighton of Vernon Hills, Ill., and grandfather of Katy Vanyo and Patrick Andersen, brother of Charles H. Andersen and his late wife Margaret of Seattle
Washington. Nieces and nephews also survive.
Stan's greatest life enjoyments included the births of his grandchildren, and retiring to Fairfield Harbour, where he golfed as long as he was able.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, New Bern, on Friday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church Building Fund, 3005 Country Club Rd., New Bern, NC or the memorial page set up for Stanley D. Andersen on the American Heart Association website www.heart.org.
Online condolences may also be sent to Andersen family by visiting www.SimpsonGaus.com.
Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Andersen
Anne Freni
July 25, 2012
Dear Gretta,
I was so sorry to hear of Stanley's passing. May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead. God Bless you.
Maire McVicker-Villetto
July 21, 2012
Dearest Gretta & Family, my thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Please know that Bill & I will keep you in our Prayers, remembering you both with appreciative memories of your love & kindness, Maire & Bill Villetto.
Maire McVicker-Villetto
July 21, 2012
Dearest Gretta & Family, my thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Please know that Bill & I will keep you in our Prayers, remembering you both with appreciative memories of your love & kindness, Maire & Bill Villetto.
July 20, 2012
The Kevin Barry Irish Club sends its condolences to the family of Stanley Andersen. Be assured that our members will offer prayers for a former member and president of the Club.
"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."
For the Club,
Matt Fitzgerald, President
American Heart Association
July 19, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
July 19, 2012
God Rest your loving soul dearest friend. We were so Blessed to have had a treasure like you Stan in our lives for so so many years. Have loved you so. John and Barbara Carroll, Holden Beach, NC
Amy Grahn
July 19, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patricia & Jay Petty
July 19, 2012
Many happy memories; times spent at the Kevin Barry events, Irish dancing competitions (practices in your basement), times with you and your family. I still have your Christmas Tree and just like your memory it will last forever. Gretta, you will always remain a very dear friend. All our love - God Bless you and all the family. Patricia & Jay
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