Obituary of Jay K. Anderson

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Jay K. Anderson, loving husband and father passed away at the age of seventy-two. Born to the late Kenneth and Florence Anderson, Jay graduated from Central High School in Bridgeport, CT in 1969 and a year later met his future wife, Rhonda Anderson. Jay and Rhonda were married on June 3, 1972, and have been happily married for the last 52 years.

Jay worked at Wesco Distribution for over fifty years where he worked his way up to a project specialist with utility contractors. Jay especially loved traveling to Cape Hatteras OBX where he spent his summers relaxing on the beach, swimming and fishing with his loving family.

He is survived by his wife Rhonda Anderson, his loving son Erik Anderson and wife Jessica Anderson, granddaughter Madelyn Anderson who he lovingly referred to as baby girl. Sisters Jill McFarland and family of Stratford, CT and Joy Urbinati and family of Trumbull, CT. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

Funeral services will be private, and donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Smilow Cancer Center, c/o Yale New Haven Hospital, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508 or at www.ynhh.org/smilow.aspx