Anthony Robert Anderson "Tony", 75, beloved husband of Beverley (Prichard) Anderson, died January 31, 2016, in Surprise, AZ. Born in Hartford, son of the late John F. and Frances Helen (D'Amato) Anderson. Tony attended Washington Street Elementary School and Bulkeley High School. He obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees at Central Connecticut State College (now University). Tony played football at both Bulkeley High School and Central Connecticut State. In high school, he was captain of the swim team, was very active socially, served as an emcee at several pep rallies, and belonged to the social fraternity XKX. For many years, he worked as a lifeguard for the city of Hartford. After graduation Tony taught at two Hartford public schools: Bernard Brown and Washington Street School. He was hired by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) as a National Representative and worked there for 30 years organizing higher education and state employees in places, such as : Puerto Rico, New York, North Dakota, Montana, Kentucky, and Illinois. He became the President of the Hartford Federation of Teachers and led the teachers through a successful strike. He was a veteran of the Army Reserve in Connecticut and was the outstanding trainee of his basic training camp. Over the years, his interests revolved around reading (especially military history), chess, white water rafting, sailing, skiing, cooking (especially Italian foods), and golf later in life. Tony was always active in politics. Upon moving to Arizona, he became one of the founders of the Sun City Grand Democrats and served as President for two years. He was also a Precinct Committeeman, and State delegate. His initiation of a local Democratic newsletter brought in many new active members. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two brothers; John Anderson of Gainesville, Fl, and Lee Anderson and wife Sheila of Brewster, MA. His mother-in-law, Helen "Mimi" Prichard, of Surprise, AZ, along with 7 nieces and nephews and 7 grand-niece and nephews. Numerous D'Amato and Russo cousins; close cousins include: RoseMarie Cilia DeLeo and husband Chuck; Mary Palombizio and husband Joe; Joe McDonald and wife Debbie; Christina McDonald; Charles McDonald; and Regina McDonald. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his close cousin, Angelo Cilia. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10:30AM on April 7, 2016, at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church, 285 Church St, Hartford. Burial will follow at Mt. St. Benedict in Bloomfield . In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Anthony's memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: 150 N. Michigan Ave., #1550, Chicago, IL 60601. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com