William Sanderson

William Sanderson, age 77, of Bloomingdale, N.J., after a prolonged illness, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7 at Mount Kimble Palliative Care in Morristown, N.J. He was pre-deceased by his parents George (Chip) Sanderson, his mother Mary (Mc Grath) Sanderson, brothers, Joseph Sanderson, George (Butch) Sanderson and a son David Sanderson. Bill was born in Paterson, N.J. where he resided for 54 years before moving, with his family to Bloomingdale, N.J. 23 years ago. Known as Bill, dad or Pop Pop, he was devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends. He was proxy father to many and his home was always open to anyone in need. He worked as a machinist in research and development for 25+ years, then worked for Zimmer Industries in Hawthorne, N.J. for 20 years. Bill proudly served his country in the USAF from 1960 - 1964 in Grand Forks, N.D. He was a member of SAC (personal equipment, survival, and rescue). He re-inlisted in the USAF Reserves from 1979 - 2000 when he retired from the military. Bill is a lifetime member of the USAF Sergeants Association and the N.R.A. He proudly served as president of the USAFSA , Chapter 257. He was a member of the American Legion , Post 0170, Wounded Warriors Project, St, Judes Children Foundation, Lakota Indian Feed the children, and to many more to mention. His greatest joys were many hunting trips with his sons, going to the shooting range and spending time with his grandchildren. After retiring he and his wife traveled extensively in the U.S., Europe and many islands creating many happy memories. Bill is survived by his devoted wife, Charlotte (Reeves) Sanderson, his beloved sons, William (Bill) his wife Shelly (Van Sickell) , Steven and his wife Tricia (De Witt), three cherished grandchildren Joshua, Kayla and Evan, a brother John of Owego, N.Y. as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, all services will be private with internment at Fair Lawn Memorial Cemetery. A memorial celebration will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Wounded Warrior Project.