John Anderson

John Anderson, better known as “uncle” succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, August 15th, 2024, from a freak ladder fall, decorating his apartment, better known as, “the birdcage”, back in June this year. John was born on April 7, 1953, in Jersey City, New Jersey, and grew up and lived most of his life in Hazlet.  About 5 years ago, he settled in Matawan.  Unk, the life of the party, could light up a room with his smile, and his great jokes. He loved to decorate, making every holiday special for his family year after year. The most important thing in life to Uncle was family and making people laugh. Laughing and celebration of life would be what uncle would want from those he loved. He we will be honored, loved and remembered.

John was predeceased by his parents, John and Veronica (Kelaher) Anderson.  John is survived by his loving siblings, Marylou Durnin and her husband, Michael, of Howell, Donna Erb of Matawan, and Dorothy Paris of Matawan, his cherished nieces and nephews, Sean Durnin and his wife, Karen, Rory Durnin and his wife, Stefanie, Brianne Durnin, Joseph Erb and his wife, Stacie, Courtney Durnin, Julie Bolen and her husband, Michael, Michael Durnin, Brittany Erb, Marykate Safatle and her husband, Shawn, and his treasured great nieces and nephews, Joseph, Gigi, Michael, Kiera, John, Aubrey, Shane, Brady, Hudson, Rylan, Leo, Olivia, and Rosalie.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Monday, August 19, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:30 PM at Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 3269 State Highway/Route 35 North, Hazlet, New Jersey 07730.  In respect of his family’s wishes, John will be privately cremated, and his remains will be interred at St. Joseph Cemetery in Keyport, New Jersey, at a later date.  For information, directions, or to send condolences to the family, please visit, www.shorepointfh.com.

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