Alden was known to friends and family as Mike/Michael. He was born on January 14 1960, to Barbara and Alden Sanford where he was raised with his brother John Sanford in the Vailsburg section of Newark. He enlisted in the Army on May 1st 1980 where he served as an Airborne Infantryman in both the 82nd Airborne Division and the 101st Airborne Division. He was discharged honorably in 1983. Shortly after, Alden started his career in the United States Postal Service where he retired 30 years later.
Alden sang in multiple bands such as Frankie Mob, The Shantytones, and If By Whiskey. He enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles and beautiful Cadillac cars. He was known for his charm, sense of humor, wit, generosity, and friendly out-going nature.
Alden is preceded in death by his first wife Eva Billich Sanford and mother Barbara Brady Sanford.
Alden is survived by his wife Coleen Sanford, son Michael Sanford and his wife Dana Sanford, son John Sanford and his wife and Ariel Sanford, two grandchildren Michael and Teagan Sanford, and brother John Sanford and wife Donna Sanford.
A visitation for Alden will be held Sunday, March 21, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083.
A funeral service will occur Monday, March 22, 2021 at 9:30 AM at Holy Spirt RC Church, 971 Suburban Road, Union, NJ 07083.
Graveside service will follow at Holy Sepulchre RC Cemetery, 52 Totowa Road, Totowa, NJ 07512.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Sanford family may be shared at www.McCrackenFuneralHome.com
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