Josephine Rose Anderson

Josephine Rose Anderson

April 29, 1931 - August 15, 2020
Laguna Woods California

Josephine Rose Anderson

April 29, 1931 - August 15, 2020
Laguna Woods California

Obituary

Josephine “Josie” Rose Piazza Anderson. Born April 29, 1931, died August 15, 2020 in Laguna Woods CA, formerly from Buffalo NY and Olean, NY.

Daughter of the late Joseph A. Piazza and Rose Buscaglia. Wife of the late John E Anderson. Loving mother of James (Sherri) Anderson, the late John Anderson, Beth (Chris) Bowman and Michael (Daina) Anderson. Survived by 9 grandchildren, James Christopher Anderson, Michelle Anderson Tippit, Michael Bowman, Stephen Bowman, Matthew Bowman, Mitchel Anderson, Sarina Anderson, Allysa Anderson Kemp, Autumn Anderson, and 3 great grandchildren. Loving older sister to the late Mary Louise Dillman, Basil (Mary Ann) Piazza, Sandra (James) Holland and Fred (Gina Hens) Piazza.

Josie was a graduate of Mount St Joseph Academy in Buffalo NY in the Business Dept. While living in Olean NY, she was the private secretary to the President of St. Bonaventure University. She worked as executive secretary at Cooper Industries. Josie was a long-time member and served in many capacities of Business Professional Women’s Foundation in Olean and Orange County and Newcomers Club.

Josie enjoyed listening to music, square dancing, and line dancing. She looked forward to her swimming exercise group each week. The most important joy in her life was spending time with her family. She enjoyed walks on the beach.

She will be remembered for many things, among them her infectious laughter, her positive outlook and her joy for life. She left a special imprint in all our hearts and will be deeply missed.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the American Heart Association in Josephine’s honor.

https://www.heart.org/en/get-involved/ways-to-give

 

Funeral Mass

  • Date & Time: August 31, 2020 (10:00 AM)
  • Venue: Santiago De Compostela Catholic Church
  • Location: 21682 Lake Forest Dr. Lake Forest, CA 92630 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (949) 951-8599

Graveside Service

  • Date & Time: August 31, 2020 (11:30 AM)
  • Venue: El Toro Memorial Park
  • Location: 25751 Trabuco Road Lake Forest, CA 92630 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (949) 951-9102

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9 responses to Josephine Rose Anderson

  1. Becca Seeley says:

    You will always be remembered as a loving happy soul❣️🕊

  2. Condolences to her children, grandchildren, siblings and all of the family. We will miss Aunt Josie and always remember her positive disposition fondly. I am glad to know that she got to spend time with family. She was loved by many, and knew it.

  3. Basil Piazza says:

    Basil A. and Vivian Piazza

  4. My deepest most sincere condolences to Josie’s family. She truly was a joy to spend time with – a positive soul that instantly elicited smiles, hugs and laughter in return. Very proud and supportive of her west and east coast families! She lives on in our hearts – those joyous memories will sustain us and always bring a smile.
    Miss and love you all,
    Leslie

  5. Sending Josie’s family our heartfelt condolences.She was a wonderful lady and we know how much she will missed.

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