James Anderson

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, James Anderson, age 16, on September 21 in Kensington, MD.

James was born on February 1, 2009, in Washington, D.C. From an early age, he developed a love for baseball and treasured attending games at Nationals Park with family and friends. His life was filled with strong friendships. These friendships began during his years at Kensington Nursery School, Rock View Elementary, Newport Mill Middle, and Wheaton High School.

James found joy in playing baseball and basketball throughout Montgomery County, building lifelong bonds along the way. He especially cherished his time with the Rockville Rockets, the Holy Redeemer Cardinals, and the Wheaton Knights, where he was happiest and most at peace on the pitcher’s mound. He was blessed to have had coaches and teammates who exemplified integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field. He also loved playing basketball at St. Paul Park with friends, attending high school football games, and meeting up with friends at the Wheaton Mall.
Beyond sports, James had a spirit of adventure and a love for travel. His favorite trip was a family vacation to Hawaii in 2023, where he enjoyed snorkeling, jet skiing, and exploring the ocean. He also enjoyed fishing with both of his grandfathers. These memories will be forever cherished.

James is survived by his loving parents, Caty and Zach; his sister, Anna; his maternal grandparents, Cindy and Jim DiDonato; his great-grandmother, Theresa Lipski; his paternal grandfather, Bob Anderson, and wife, Suzie Albert; his aunts, Astrid Anderson and Susan Shaw; his uncle, Ryan Shaw; his cousins, Sonny and Maverick Shaw, and James’ beloved bulldog, Salty. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Susanne Anderson.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 11 at Holy Redeemer Parish in Kensington, MD followed by a Catholic Mass at 11:00 a.m.  A reception will follow at Wheaton High School at 12:30 p.m.  Services will be livestreamed via - https://www.youtube.com/live/qJ3mlxJOR4o

In lieu of flowers, James’ family encourages loved ones to donate to the James Anderson Memorial Fund, which will provide assistance to a senior Wheaton baseball player pursuing higher education: https://app.clio.com/link/v2/2/2/6a29df55192994e86b35f56329d9dc09?hmac=380e9b7eee10b4a8651140cc60658216a2c1b734bbda4ec8264cc1ff2b2808ea