Michael Charles Anderson

Michael Charles Anderson, 62, of San Mateo, CA, passed away September 2, 2023, in Grand Junction, CO after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on October 9, 1960, in Brooklyn, NY to his parents Samuel Kenneth Sr. & Arlene (Fong) Anderson and grew up in Port Jefferson, NY. He was the beloved husband of Nancy and loving father of Daniel.

He is survived by sisters, Sandy Clark (Jesse) Middletown, DE, Cynthia Sturgis (Lawrence Sr.) New Castle, DE, Kaye Leonard, Queens, NY; brother Samuel K. Anderson Jr. (Vrana) Newark, DE, and MANY cherished and loving relatives in Delaware/New York. Also, his sisters-in-law: Michelle Kennedy, Sonoma, CA, Nancy Vytlacil, Sonoma, CA, Julie Derenbecker (Jason) Belle Chasse, LA, Liane Janovsky, Round Rock, TX, and his goddaughter, Jeni Mistretta-Colon (Michael), Medford, NY.

Michael graduated from The Stony Brook School, NY and then from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach and worked in the travel industry his entire career. Michael first worked for Western Airlines in Palm Springs, then Delta Airlines in Los Angeles and advanced into Sales for Delta in San Francisco, where he met the love of his life, Nancy. He later worked for Hertz, became National Sales Account Manager/President’s Circle, and ended his career with Bauers Intelligent Transportation in Sales/Account Management. He was a proud member of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Silicon Valley Chapter for many years and enjoyed his most recent role as the Government Relations Committee Chair. He was deeply respected, beloved, and valued by all his former co-workers and colleagues and remained close to all who knew him over the years.

Michael’s passion for baseball and his childhood team, The New York Mets ran deep. He genuinely enjoyed being an assistant coach throughout Daniel’s T-Ball and Little League career. He passed his love of baseball onto his son, and they attended many Giants/Mets games over the years. The most recent in July, in prime seats behind home plate at Citi Field, Queens, NY.

He was the consummate “Dead Head” and had long-lasting, strong friendships with so many he toured with over the decades. Michael had an incredibly diverse musical palette across all genres, which he enjoyed and shared with all who knew him.

Michael and Nancy shared their mutual enthusiasm for travel with their son and took many Anderson Family Adventures over the years. The family was on their final road trip and were able to make Michael’s dream of seeing Monument Valley, AZ a reality days before he passed away. He championed LIVING every moment until the end with his wife and son by his side.

Michael’s legacy of strength, compassion, intelligence, dignity, and love will live on through all those who knew him, loved him, and cherish his memory.

A Memorial Service to honor Michael's life will be held in early November 2023. Details of the service will be advised later.

Please join us in remembering and celebrating the life of Michael Anderson as we gather to pay our respects and share cherished memories.

In lieu of flowers, Michael’s family would welcome a tax-deductible donation to Balance SCC, a unique nonprofit, created by his dearest friend, Vicky George to enrich the lives of people with unique needs through compassionate care solutions, collaborative giving, and community. https://www.balance4kids.org/

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MartinMortuary.com for the Anderson family.