Walter E. Anderson, after a brief illness with lung cancer, died at home on July 27, 2026.  He was 81 years old.  Formerly of South Philadelphia, he was currently living in Collingswood, NJ.

Walt retired after spending 40 years with Goodmark Foods.  Upon retirement, he spent many hours fishing on the Cooper River and was an avid sports fan, following his favorite Philadelphia teams.  He was active at the Philadelphia Senior Center, taking ballroom dancing classes.  He looked forward to the newest novels at the Collingswood Library and loved his trips to the casino with his many friends.

Walt is survived by his wife of forty years, Mary Anne Sullivan Anderson; his sister, Gloria Anderson; Sisters-in-law, Franciscan Sister Margaret Sullivan and Sister of Mercy Kathleen Sullivan.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 10 AM to 11 AM at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, St. John Church, 809 Park Ave., Collingswood, NJ.  Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 AM.  Interment private.  The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, 609 Convent Road, Aston, PA 19014, or the Sisters of Mercy, 515 Montgomery Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066.

Arrangements by FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood and Audubon, NJ.