Robert E. Anderson Sr.

Robert E. Anderson Sr. "Hog" passed away on August 4, 2024, at the age of 74. He was born on February 15, 1950 to the late Robert and Gloria (nee Cotter) Anderson. 

Hog was a lifelong resident of Philadelphia. He was raised in North Philly (4th and Indiana) and attended Cardinal Dougherty High School. He raised his children in the Cione area and after was a longtime resident of Lawncrest.  As a true Philly guy, Hog was an avid sports fan of all of his home teams, especially the Eagles. He also loved shooting darts, playing half ball, horseracing, and listening to the Oldies with a nice cold Schmidt's. More than anything, Hog cherished his family and anytime spent with his children and grandchildren.

Robert is the devoted father of Robert Jr., Carol Heary (Steven), Helen, and Melissa. Loving Pop to Nicolette, Justin, Joshua, Jaden, Madison, Jacob, and Logan. Dear brother of Joseph (Denise), Kathleen, and the late James. Sadly missed by Lucy, his many nieces and nephews, and his cat Leo.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral Monday August 12, 2024 beginning at 10am in the Hubert M. McBride Funeral Home 2357 East Cumberland Street Philadelphia, PA 19125 followed by his funeral service at 12pm. 

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