James Anderson, 77, of Englewood, formerly of Fort Lee and Washingtonville, New York, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018.
Born in Fort Lee to one of the pioneer families, in his early years he worked as a blacksmith shoeing horses. James worked as a roadman for the DPW of Teaneck for 27 years retiring in 2013.
Beloved husband to Priscilla Anderson (nee Diaz). Devoted father to Lisa Bormann, Cynthia Anderson, and Richard Vincench. Adored grandfather to 10 grandchildren and great-grandfather to 17 great-grandchildren. Dear brother to Maggie, Barbara, Susan, Eleanor, Jerry, Charles, Michael and Robert. Predeceased by his brothers Joseph, John, William and Donald.
The family received their friends on Wednesday, May 30 at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home in Fort Lee, located opposite the Fort Lee Library. A prayer service was held in Frank Patti Funeral Directors on Thursday, May 31.