Obituary for Richard “Rich” Thomas Anderson
Richard “Rich” Thomas Anderson, 65, of West Hartford, beloved son of George and Judith (Johnson) Anderson, passed away after a long illness. Born in Hartford, he lived in Vernon as a child and as an adult he moved into his grandparent’s home in West Hartford. He lived for a brief time in Hyannis, Mass, before returning to Connecticut.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Aetna Life & Casualty as a Disaster Recovery expert.
Besides his mother Judith, he leaves a daughter, Katie Parache and son Gunnar Anderson of Hyannis, Mass, a granddaughter Marianna Parache also of Hyannis, Mass, his sister Debra Hayler of Vernon, and Brenda C. Anderson.
Rich loved fishing, being outdoors, and travelling to visit many National Parks and natural wonders here in the US, Sweden, and the UK. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and Women’s UCONN Huskies fan. Rich loved to read and would have many books going at once on various topics. He had a wicked sense of humor and was particularly fond of Monty Python.
A memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday, September 25th, 11:00 am at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 60 Church Street, Manchester. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Ave., Hartford.
Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to A Place Called Hope: Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center https://www.aplacecalledhoperaptors.com/donate-today/
Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Aetna Life & Casualty as a Disaster Recovery expert.
Besides his mother Judith, he leaves a daughter, Katie Parache and son Gunnar Anderson of Hyannis, Mass, a granddaughter Marianna Parache also of Hyannis, Mass, his sister Debra Hayler of Vernon, and Brenda C. Anderson.
Rich loved fishing, being outdoors, and travelling to visit many National Parks and natural wonders here in the US, Sweden, and the UK. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and Women’s UCONN Huskies fan. Rich loved to read and would have many books going at once on various topics. He had a wicked sense of humor and was particularly fond of Monty Python.
A memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday, September 25th, 11:00 am at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 60 Church Street, Manchester. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Ave., Hartford.
Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to A Place Called Hope: Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center https://www.aplacecalledhoperaptors.com/donate-today/