Almon J. Anderson Jr.

1955 - 2012

Almon J. Anderson Jr. obituary, 1955-2012, Bolton, CT

BORN

1955

DIED

2012

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Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home

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East Hartford, Connecticut

Almon Anderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 19, 2012.

Almon J. Anderson Jr., 56, of Bolton, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday, March 17th, 2012. Almon was the beloved husband of Sharon (Skal-Chapman) Anderson. The love they shared was boundless, they were soulmates and best friends . He was born September 27, 1955, son of the late Almon J. Anderson Sr. and Beatrice (Merckel) Price.

Almon was the family's "Brightest Star" who will forever shine in their hearts. He was a person of nature, he was always willing to share his knowledge with others. He enjoyed sharing his love and respect of the outdoors with his grandchildren. Almon was known for his empathetic soul, as a caring, giving man. He was employed by Yale University, he also volunteered for the Hamden and West Haven Fire Departments, and was an EMT for AMR.

Besides his loving wife Sharon, he leaves behind to cherish his memory his children; Jennie Pierog and her husband Gilbert, Joseph Anderson, Stacy Chapman and Justin Chapman. Almon will also be missed by his grandchildren; Olivia Pierog, Aaliyah Chapman, Emily Makhijani and Zachary Chapman, his sister Alma Anderson Mendoza, sister Vera Anderson Tracy, brother Harold Price III, and sister Ruth Ann Skut and her husband Anthony.

Calling hours are to be held on Tuesday March 20th from 5-8 pm at the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave., East Hartford. Almon's Mass of Christian Burial is to be celebrated on Wednesday, March 21st at 10 am in the Church of St. Maurice, 32 Hebron Rd., Bolton, friends are asked to gather at church. Burial to follow in Center Cemetery, Bolton. To share condolences online please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com

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March 17, 2013

Ruthann Skut

It's so hard to believe that it's been a year. I miss you Big Brother. Love always Ruthann

March 17, 2013

Stacy Chapman

its been a year since u left and at times i think its just a dream...u have opened up the door for me to make me see who i really am. i am running with it this time and not looking back...i miss u so much,,Aaliyah tells me she misses u all the time and the walks that u guys would take! u will forever be in our hearts!! thank u for everything u have ever done!! miss and love u very much!! squirt

March 17, 2013

sharon anderson

It's so hard to believe that one year ago today you slipped through my arms and made your journey to the other side. I wonder why the reality that you will not be coming back is still so surreal. I thought that maybe by now I could think of you without tears burning my eyes. I still think that when I walk through the door you will be there or when I need help with something, all I have to do is call your name and when I go to bed at night you will be there right beside me as you always have been. I still reach over at night to put my arms around you, but you are not there. Will I ever get used to this, probably not, will I ever forget all that you were?NEVER. So with tears in my eyes and an ache in my heart know that not only today but ever day you are in my thoughts and my love for you is still as strong as it was then. I know you loved me and still do as I will always and forever love you......always, sparky

March 11, 2013

sharon anderson

It's so hard to believe that it has almost been a year since you left us. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and feel that emptiness in my heart. Nobody could have ever prepared me for this, or any one, how we would feel without you, sometimes it is just so surreal. At times I just can't find the words to express how much I miss you, but I think you know. I will forever be yours and forever love you.

"sparky"

March 6, 2013

Jennie

I miss you so much, I can't believe it's been almost a year. It feels like just yesterday, when you where last here. Olivia is so big I wish you could hold her. Xoxo

November 22, 2012

Stacy

Happy Thanksgiving AJ!! miss you and think about you everyday!! love you-Squirt Aaliyah and Emily

September 27, 2012

Happy Birthday Big Brother! I love and miss you! Ruthann

September 27, 2012

sharon anderson

Wishing my darling husband a Happy Birthday
AJ Anderson 9/27/55 - 3/17/12
Dear Lord:
If roses grow in heaven
please pick a bunch for me
Place them in AJ's arms
and tell him they're from me
Tell him I love him and miss him,
and when he turns to smile,
Place a kiss on his cheek and hold him for a while.
Because remembering him is easy
I do it every day
But there is an ache within my heart
That will never go away.

I love you and miss you so very much my darling
Happy Birthday, always

Sparky

September 26, 2012

Happy Birthday AJ not a day goes by that i dont think about u and wish u were with all of us..so much is new and i know ur watching everything..Emily is starting to actually talk..at times she takes a picture of u and says hi..Aaliyah misses u dearly and always has something to say about u...was going through old cards and found a bunch from u..i will treasure them forever!! I miss u!! xoxoxox squirt

August 17, 2012

sharon Anderson

My darling AJ, It's been 5 months and I am still waiting to wake up from this dream but I am realizing that it's not gonna happen. I miss you more and more each day and at times find myself talking to you just to find that your not here. You are always in my thoughts. Your little sister(Ruthann) is graduating from Nursing school today, I know how proud you would be of her but I am sure she knows you will be there looking at her and feeling very proud and sending her your love. Not a night goes by that I don't say good night to you as we had always promised and we always look for that bright star of yours to make sure you are still there. There have been a lot more times when listening to music that one song or another comes on that reminds me of us, sometimes bringing a smile to my face and sometimes tears to my eyes. I am as always missing you with all my heart. With all my love, always and forever, Sparky.....

August 17, 2012

Aaliyah chapman

Posted by Aaliyah chapman

June 15, 2012

Stacy C

We all miss you..Aaliyah is always talking about you to anyone she can...Emily will be 3 soon...Its going to be hard that you wont be here but i know in a way you will be..Missed you at the walk for autism...but again i knew u were there! xoxooxox squirt

June 8, 2012

SHARON anderson

Posted by SHARON anderson

June 8, 2012

SHARON anderson

Posted by SHARON anderson

May 27, 2012

sharon anderson

It's been a little over 2 months but still feels like yesterday. Tomorrow will be Memorial Day, a day you always held close to your heart for many reasons not only for the honor and respect you had for our troops but also for personal reasons and that I hold close in my heart. People tell me that things will get easier with time, well I find that very hard to believe. I still think that when I come home you will be there waiting for me, sitting in your chair, I even walk in once in a while and say "I'm home", well you are not there but in my heart you are and always will be. I hope you are watching over all of us as I know we are all thinking for you each and every day. At least I know I can close my eyes and see you, even through the tears. I really wish I could just wake up from this dream and maybe some day I will. I love you with all my heart, Always Have, Always Will:) sparky.....

Posted by sharon anderson

May 26, 2012

Stacy Chapman

I thought about calling you the other day but then realize they dont take phone calls in heaven..AJ i still feel like its all a dream and im going go and see my mom and your going to be sitting there waiting to make fun of me about something.. Im always looking for you thinking that i will see u somewhere..I miss you dearly xoxoxo Squirt

April 30, 2012

Stacy Chapman

Its been 6 weeks since u passed away and not a day goes by that i havent thought about you..sometimes it brings a smile to my face sometimes it brings tears to my eyes..i feel like im gonna wake up one day and be able to see you or atleast talk to u on the phone..i still hear ur voice in my head and ur smile that you always had for me..i look in my moms eyes and all i see is pain and hurt..i wonder if it will ever get easier but at this point i dont think it will..just please know that no matter what ur always on my mind I miss you aj and one day we will see eachother again till then i have the pictures and memories to keep u alive!!

April 28, 2012

aaliyah chapman

Grandpa,I miss you at school, I miss you at home but I look up at the stars every night and see you in that brightest star:) I love you, Aaliyah xxxxxooooooo

April 27, 2012

Stacy Chapman

i miss u everyday and never stop thinking of u!! i love u forever and ever...the girls miss u so much!! Aaliyah is always talking about you

April 23, 2012

sharon anderson

Posted by sharon anderson

April 23, 2012

sparky

Posted by sparky

April 23, 2012

sharon anderson

Missing you so very much. Words cannot describe the emptiness my heart feels. I don't think there is anything that will ever fill that void, my love for you is like no other. The tears still flow, my heart aches and not a moment goes by that I don't think of you. I so wish this was just a dream, but I guess it's not. Just know I have always loved you since day one and always will. You were and always will be my everything. Today, Tomorrow and Always:) forever yours, Sparky......

April 13, 2012

Sparky

Posted by Sparky

April 10, 2012

Vera

Hi AJ. I miss you so very much and still at times think it's a bad dream and I'll see you. I know you knew how much I loved you when you were here, I love you that much today and always. Rest in Peace my baby brother and know always your in my heart!!!!!!

April 8, 2012

SHARON ANDERSON

I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that to. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part. God has you in His arms, I have put you in my heart. Happy Easter my darling, we missed you dearly today, but we all were not apart.

April 7, 2012

SHARON ANDERSON

Your presence is yearned for. You may not be here now, but in myheart, you will forever be my husband

April 4, 2012

SHARON ANDERSON

Upright and just in all his ways.
Faithful and true to the end of his days.
In silence he suffered, in patience he bore, Til God called him home to suffer no more.

April 3, 2012

sharon anderson

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it's the memories of you that are the most precious.

By Lamaretta Simmons

April 2, 2012

SHARON anderson

Posted by SHARON anderson

April 2, 2012

Jason Collins

Hey AJ, You're always kind to me, You always gave me advice. You always showed
me respect and I hope you save a spot up there for me. And I know your helping fix, and giving good advise on fixing the great roof in the sky. Miss ya man. P.s. say hi to billy d. and chris t. for me

March 28, 2012

sharon anderson

Missing you so very much, you will always and forever live in my heart...

March 26, 2012

Maurine Arsenault

My condolences to all of Aj,s family, but especially to my sister Sharon who was so devoted to AJ, remember, i've always been there for you and aways will be.because that's what sister's do.............love maurine

March 22, 2012

aaliyah chapman

Dear Grandpa: you will always be in my heart, not any where else but in the ski and I will always see you as the brightest star.

Love, Aaliyah:)XOXOXO

March 22, 2012

Ruthann Skut

I love and miss you Big Brother! The happy times will always live on in my heart. xoxo

March 21, 2012

Stacy Chapman

i love you and will miss u dearly aj!! love always squirt

March 20, 2012

Jennie Pierog

I love you dad!

March 20, 2012

Kevin Rabbett

My Condolences to Sharon and Family for your loss. I was very blessed to have Al come back into my life, although we didnt have much time I will always be greatful for the memories and good times we shared.He will be missed but not forgotten.

P.S.: Everytime i'm fishin' you'll be there with me!!!

March 20, 2012

Donna Juttner

Vera, Alma, RuthAnn, Harold and all of AJ's family,
My sincere condolences to you on the loss of your brother (husband, father, grandfather). He was such a kind and gentle man. I will never forget how surprised I was when AJ came to my mother's wake, after many, many years of not seeing each other. I expressed to him how happy and surprised I was that he was there, and he simply said, "your mother was always so good to me. I'll never forget her". From other guest book entries, I would say that AJ lived the same kind of loving and giving life. May he rest in peace, and may you all find comfort in his legacy.

March 20, 2012

Patti Downes

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

March 20, 2012

SHARON ANDERSON

I loved you then and always will

March 20, 2012

sparky

Always and Forever

March 19, 2012

sharon anderson

This was written to the love of my life, AJ and unfortunately he never got to read it so I figured I would share this with our loving family and wonderful friends....

"Throughout life you will meet someone who is like no other...you could talk to this person for hours and never get bored, you could tell this person anything and they would never judge you, you could just look in their eyes and know they are thinking how much they love you without having to say a word... this person is your soulmate, your best friend... never let them go.

sparky:)

I can only hope that everyone finds that person at some point in their life and are able to feel the unconditional love that AJ and I had...

Posted by sharon anderson

March 19, 2012

Our condolences to your family Jenny, Love you all
Ralph and Marcia Williams DeHaven

March 19, 2012

Larry Libor

AJ, as know by most, was one of the Nicest, Giving Men I have ever been Blessed with the Gift of Meeting. It is a Horrible shame to lose him, but we all know that he is in a Better Place now. I Pray that Sharon and all close to AJ keep their heads up, as that is the only way he would have wanted it. I only wish I could have spent more time with him.. May the Lord Bless his Soul.

March 19, 2012

Patti` Downes

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

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