Anderson, Charles F., Jr. Retired Lt. Quincy Fire Department of South Meadow Village in South Carver formerly of Quincy, died on January 3, 2012, surrounded by the family he cherished, he was 95. The beloved husband of the late Elsie M. (Rowell) and the late Ruth E. (Chapman) Glufling. Devoted father of Linda L. Sullivan , Marybeth Gruszka both of Weymouth, Nancy Miller of Quincy, Carol Johnson of Kingston, Lt. David Anderson, QFD and his wife Maria of Randolph, Dwight Anderson, WFD of Waltham, Dennis Glufling of Cohasset and Deborah Bearde and her husband Brian of Braintree. Brother of the late Mary Davis, Richard and Ruth Anderson. Brother in law of John Richards, Ret. QFD of Plymouth. Charles is also survived by 14 grandchildren one of which is a proud third generation firefighter serving on the Hull Fire Department, he is also survived by 7 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Charles was a proud graduate of Boston Latin School Class of 1935. He served on the Quincy Fire Department for 35 years retiring back in 1977. He was a member of the Quincy Firefighters Relief Association. He loved to dance with his beloved late wife Elsie, together they enjoyed music and traveling especially to Hawaii. He also enjoyed following New England Sports teams and truly enjoyed bowling. Charles always enjoyed reading the daily newspaper to keep on top of current events. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, a cherished father, grandfather and a dedicated and proud firefighter. He was always there for his family including his brother firefighters. Charles will be sadly missed by all those who had the pleasure to know him. His family will be forever grateful for all the blessings he brought into their lives. The Anderson family would like to express their sincere thanks and deep gratitude to the staff at Life Care Center in Scituate for the tender care given to their Dad and to the entire family during his final days.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Sunday 3-7 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 10:15 AM on Monday morning prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, Quincy at 11 AM.
Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.
Donations in memory of Charles may be made to Quincy Firefighters Relief Association, 40 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169 - checks should be made payable to QFRA.