Joseph Michael Ander, loving husband, father, and friend, passed away at age 50 on October 20, 2018. Joseph was born in Dover, Delaware on September 22, 1968 to Ann McCabe. He was the beloved husband of Tricia, whom he married in 1991, and the father of their three children Rachael, Laura, and Mathew. Joseph served in the United States Coast Guard from 1994 until 2016, retiring with the rank of Chief as a Damage Controlman. He was a lifelong volunteer, serving with both the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company and the East Great Plain Volunteer Fire Company. A consummate outdoorsman, he loved his friends and family fiercely, and was at his happiest spending time with them. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Marjorie McCabe; and grandfather, Norman McCabe. Joseph is remembered by his mother Ann; his beloved wife, Tricia; his children Rachael, Laura, and Mathew; and a host of other family and friends who will each miss him dearly. All who knew and loved Joseph are welcome to attend the visitation, officiated by Pastor Chuck Tyree, on Monday, October 29 from 10:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Church & Allen Funeral Services, 136 Sachem Street, Norwich, Connecticut, 06360. Calling hours will be immediately followed by a procession to his graveside service at Maplewood Cemetery. Words of Comfort and Condolences may be expressed at Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Avenue, Norwich (860) 887-1769. Please visit www.labesnkifuneralhome.com
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