Obituary of Joseph C. Anderson
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Joseph C. Anderson passed away at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville on December 13, 2009, at the age of 91.
Born in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph and Clara (Macfarlon) Anderson, he had lived in NYC, Queens, and Brooklyn for most of his life before moving to Denville, NJ 3 years ago.
An Army veteran of World War II, he served in the African, Sicilian and Italian campaigns. He subsequently served in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1951 to 1969 and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
He was a member of the Michael Calvin Post of the American Legion, and the George Washington Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, all in Brooklyn. He also served as state judge advocate of Catholic War Veterans..
Joseph was a graduate of St. John's University and the University's School of Law in NYC
where he received his Bachelors, Masters, and J.D. degrees. He was admitted to the State of New York Bar in 1949.
He was assistant corporation counsel for the City of New York in 1950 - 51 and subsequently was in private practice.
In 1976, then Gov. Hugh L. Carey appointed him Director of the New York State Division of Veteran's Affairs, a position he held until 1984 when he was appointed an administrative law judge by Gov. Cuomo. He was also elected president of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans' Affairs, Inc. in 1982.
He was predeceased by his wife of 40+ years, Catherine (Recicar) Anderson who passed away in 2006.
Joseph is survived by his Nephew John (& Pat) Hayer of Mahwah, NJ, his Nieces Virgina Paris of FL, & Diane McKinnon of PA, and his Cousins include Marie Onorevole of Rockaway Twp., Robert Mulhaul of Simsbury, CT, Michael Mulhaul of Wayne, and Daniel Mulhaul and John Mulhaul, both of Jersey City.
He is also survived by Great Nieces and Great Great Nephews.
Funeral services will begin at St. Francis Chapel on Friday December 18, 2009 at 9AM for 10AM Mass of Christian Burial. Friends may visit on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9PM at Norman Dean Home for Services 16 Righter Ave Denville, NJ 07834. Interment services will follow at St John Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. Please light a candle in his memory at: www.normandean.com.
