John Edward Anderson of Vestal, N.Y. (formerly of Watervliet, N.Y.) passed from this life early in the morning of September 1, 2020. Born in Troy, N.Y., as the only child to Ralph and Mary (Dwyer) Anderson, he was a graduate of LaSalle Institute of North Greenbush, N.Y., and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy, N.Y., with intermediary service in the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. He spent his entire working career with International Business Machines. Ed was a member of the Jaycees, Elks Club, Knights of Columbus, Broome County Seniors Golf Association, VFW, and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.
He was predeceased by his father and mother, and his wife of sixty-four years, Joan Teresa (Bover) Anderson. He is survived by his loving family, including sons Brad (Patricia) Anderson, Daniel (Karen) Anderson, Thomas (Michele) Anderson, and daughter Betsy (Larry) Anderson. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren Kristen (John) Belfield, Erik (Julie) Anderson, Peter (Tracy) Anderson, Joanna (Daniel) Oliver, Alex Dunham, Jake Anderson, Kyle Anderson, Matthew Anderson, and Michael Anderson. He is further survived by 12 great-grandchildren Anderson, Brennan, Connor, Dylan, Benjamin, Nora, Theo, Charlie, Indiana, Faith, Abigail, and Hannah.
He adored his sixty-four years of marriage to Joan, along with vacations with his family to the New Jersey shore, Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Cocoa Beach, FL. Golf was a passion, playing as often as possible, and volunteering with the B.C. Open. He led a full life, married the love of his life, traveled the world, and enjoyed being the patriarch of his family. He will be truly missed.
We want to thank all of his devoted and loving caregivers, Ed’s Angels, including Sabrina, Fran, and Chrissy, as well as Drs. Liu and Ram, as well as his loving daughter Betsy, who provided best care imaginable during his final years.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 1:30 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 801 Main Street, Vestal. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Friday from 12-1 pm.