Dennis James Anderson Sr.

Dennis was born on September 19, 1938 in New Haven, CT to parents August and Bridget Anderson. He received a BS and Master’s Degree in Education from SCSU and a Sixth Year from Fairfield University. He served as a Special Education and Math teacher in the New Haven Public Schools system for over 35 years.

He was a great family man and a loving father. Denny, or “Coach” was a social, active man who was deeply involved in coaching baseball, basketball and soccer for the majority of his life. He enjoyed gardening, the beach, sports and jazz.

Dennis is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Mary Jane Anderson, of Clinton, CT; his children, Dennis Anderson Jr, of Malden, MA; Gretchen (Jeffrey) Rondini of New Milford, CT; and Craig (Amy) Anderson of Danbury CT. He will be missed by his grandchildren, Sarah, Andrew, Lillian and Evelyn. He is preceded in death by his siblings Lillian Weidner, George (Bill) Anderson, and Marion (Betty) Donovan. He is survived by his siblings Harold Anderson, Margaret Kent, Patricia Anderson and John Anderson and many nieces and nephews.

Family wishes to thank all family, friends and healthcare providers who gave Dennis and his family so much love, support and prayers.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday Feb. 16th, from 9-11am in St. Lawrence Church, 7 Hemlock Dr., Killingworth. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11am in church. A private burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery, N. Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association (http://act.alz.org/goto/DennisAnderson)

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