James Anderson

James Thomas Anderson Jr., 52, of Cheshire, passed away suddenly on October 6, 2022. Jim was born on August 22, 1970 in Waterbury to James Sr. and Joan Anderson and has been a Cheshire and Southington resident all his life.

Jim graduated from Cheshire High School class of 1988. He was employed by Sign Pro of Southington.

In addition to his parents of Cheshire, he is survived by his sons Gavin, Evan and Aidan of Southington and their mother and Jim’s best friend Colleen (Bishop) Anderson of Southington, his brother Scott Anderson and wife Jana of Slovakia; his nephew Frederik and his niece Elisa Anderson as well as many Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his in-laws Jim and Eileen Bishop of Cheshire.

Jim was loved by everyone who knew him. He was very involved in his son’s sports, he never missed a practice or a game. He was an avid fisherman and a Pittsburg Steelers fan.

His funeral will be held on Wednesday, October 12th at 10 a.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Cheshire. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Jim’s son’s education fund. C/O Colleen Anderson, 14 Hill St., Southington, CT 06489. For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiasouthington.com