Obituary of Terry Anderson

Terry Anderson 57 of the Town of Poughkeepsie died Tuesday March 16, 2010. Born in Baldwin, California on December 5, 1952 he was the son of Bob Anderson and Barbara Chappie. A local resident since 1969 he previously resided in California. An Arlington High School Graduate of the class of 1971. Terry was a Salesman of Clegg Brothers in Newburgh New York. On April 5, 1975 he married Cindy Cole at Holy Trinity Church Poughkeepsie. His wife Cindy of 35 years, who loved him with all her heart, is going to miss those arms that held her tight. Terry was happiest puttering around in his garage with his buddies working on motorcycles. He loved his Harley Davidson and riding with his boys. Above all, Terry very much enjoyed being Pop to his granddaughter Cora, who brought great joy to his life. He will be greatly missed by his family, close friends and everyone who knew him. He will be forever remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was and will be dearly missed. Terry is survived by his wife Cindy at Home, Daughter and son in law Mandy Anderson and Tommy Polakowski of Poughkeepsie, Son and Daughter in law Terry E. and Kathleen Anderson of Stormville New York, Granddaughter Cora Polakowski of Poughkeepsie. Father, Bob F. and wife Debra of California; Mother, Barbara Chappie and Husband James of Las Vegas, brother and sister in-law Randy and Betty Anderson and their children of Las Vegas, Sister and brother in law, Sherri and Dan McGuire and their children of California; Stepbrother, David Gill of MN, Mother and Father in law Pat and Buddy Cole of Poughkeepsie and his two sisters in law and their husbands Patty and Victor Durmiaki and Sandra and Stephen Dahowski all of Poughkeepsie. Terry was also the God Father to Samantha Dahowski and Karl E. Mannain. In remembrance of Terry and his love for riding, please join him in spirit for a ride, motorcyclists will gather at R&R Auto at 11:30am Sat. All are asked to also join the family at the VFW, Route 9G, Saturday at 12:30pm. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie New York 12603.