Lawrence Andersen

Lawrence T. Andersen, 73 of Wayne and formerly of Jersey City and Carlstadt, NJ, entered into eternal life on January 24th, 2022.

Lawrence was born and raised in Hoboken, NJ. He graduated from Hoboken High School and was drafted by the United States Army to serve in Vietnam. Lawrence served his country in the Army’s 11th Armored Cavalry “Blackhorse Regiment” as a lineman. After being honorably discharged, he returned to his job at Alco-Gravure Division of Publication Corp in Hoboken, where he worked until they closed. While at Alco-Gravure, he met the love of his life, Maryann Schumann, who he later married. Upon Alco-Gravure’s closing, he began his career with the United States Post Office in Jersey City, where he remained until he retired in 2015. Upon retiring, Lawrence lived a full life while enjoying time with his family, friends, and most importantly with his grandchildren, who he loved deeply. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in their various activities, especially with the band, and was their biggest fan. He also enjoyed spending quality time with his little buddy, Ryan, and they were the best of buddies. His grandchildren were always his biggest source of joy. He also enjoyed watching sports, the latest technlogy, and riding around in his car blasting his favorite music. He spent many years poolside and always enjoyed the water. He had a generous, loving, kind heart and was affectionately known as “Mr. Wonderful” by many.

He is survived by his beloved wife of forty-three years; Maryann of Wayne. He is also survived by his daughter; Jeananne Andersen and step-daughter; Susan Pedana, as well as his pride and joy, his three grandchildren; Tori, Daniel, and Ryan. He is survived by his sons-in-law; Jason Gelman and Scott Saunders. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law; Edward Nest and Joseph Spatucci, his niece; Andrea Nest Tanner, and his nephew; Joseph Spatucci and his wife Christine and their three sons. He is also survived by many other loving family members and friends who were like extended family.

Lawrence was predeceased by his mother; Jean Andersen, sisters; Rosalyn Nest and Suzanne Andersen, his Godson; Edward Nest, nephew; Brian Nest, son-in-law; Lawrence Pedana, and by his sister-in-law; Muriel Spatucci.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Lawrence’s memory be made to one of the following charities; The Vietnam Veterans memorial Fund, www.vvmf.org, the Fisher House Foundation, www.fisherhouse.org, or the Gary Sinise Foundation, www.garysinisefoundation.org.