Obituary of William Stewart Anderson

William Stewart Anderson was born February 6, 1926 in Buffalo, NY. The son of Christine (nee MacKay) and Robert H. Anderson. He was a graduate of Bennett high school and the University of Buffalo. Bill was a Navy veteran of WWII and served on Yard Mine Sweeper 159. Bill retired as an industrial salesman for Hewitt-Robbins. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Judy O'Leary Anderson, 7 children and 15 grandchildren: son Michael (Debbie), Christopher, Eamon, Julia & Katherine; son Mark (Lorraine), Brian, Amanda & Kayla; son Bob Anderson, daughter Mary Ellen (Pat), Jessica, Rebekah & Danika; daughter Anne; son John (Lam), Maryanne, Steven, Will & Kayla and son Brian, Mackenzie. Brother of Malcolm (deceased) and Marjorie (Dave) Hering. Loving uncle of many nieces & nephews. Bill & Judy met nearly 70 years ago at Sherkston quarry in Canada. They had many wonderful years at the beach and cottage in Ridgeway. Bill could often be found swimming and gathering stones at the beach, playing tennis and bridge with family & friends that were just like family, scrapping the cottage with the radio and those peaceful, quiet autumns at the cottage. In Syracuse you would often see Bill walking through Onondaga Park and playing bridge with friends. A mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday at 10am at Most Holy Rosary Church, 111 Roberts Ave. Calling hours will be held Monday from 4-7 pm at the Edward J. Ryan &Son Funeral Home, 3180 Bellevue Ave. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Most Holy Rosary School, 1031 Bellevue Ave, Syracuse, NY 13207.