Orrin Anderson

Orrin Anderson, Jr., son of Ella Anderson and Orrin Anderson, Sr. was born September 10, 1968 in Baltimore, Maryland. Orrin was a special needs person and was affectionately known to all of us as “Man” or “Mantangelo.” Man suffered with Asthma for many years, but on the early morning of Saturday, April 14, 2007 he was unable to overcome the illness. For several years, Man had the assistance of special needs professionals. He lived shortly in a special needs assisted living care facility. Throughout his stay, he frequently came home for brief visits, especially during the holidays. In the last decade of his life, Man lived with his Mother, sister and brother, who took daily care of him. For many years, he attended a special needs daycare, where he enjoyed going on daily trips to the park, museums and other interesting places. Man had so much love and caring in him. He loved music (especially the oldies), watching TV, the outdoors and he loved to eat. He loved to give hugs, play with you and had an affectionate smile as he reached out to you. A flashlight was one of his favorite toys. Man could always tell when something was bothering his mother. We could see that her sadness made him sad. Although Man was not able to communicate verbally, he was able to express to you what he wanted and when he wanted it. We know that Man endured hardships throughout his life that we could not imagine enduring ourselves. We know now that he is enjoying in the heavens above, all the blessings of the Lord. Man was very special to all of us and he will be surely missed. He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Ella Anderson; father, Orrin Anderson, Sr.; stepmother, Charlotte Anderson; two sisters, Yvette Anderson and Towanda Walker; brother, Terrence Pernell Anderson; niece, Tareeva Allen; two great-nephews, Chastino Joshua Robinson and Shilone Juelis Robinson; grandmother, Celia Jackson; aunts, Betty Scott (Kenneth), Judy Jackson-Pringle (Melvin), Annetta Gorham (Curtis), Deborah Jackson-Johnson (James), Lorraine Herroll (Robert), Francine Butler, Darlene Swain, Ruby Tucker, Nadine Canty, Darlene Faulkener, Glenda Carter and Joanne Swann; uncles, Linzy Jackson, Jr., LC Swain, Bennett Swain and Howard Anderson; and a host of great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, other family members, friends and a special friend, Freddie Hunt.If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands. If you’re happy and you know it stomp you’re feet. If you’re happy and you know it, hugs and smiles’ will show it... for we are happy to know that the love we shared was special and unconditional, but God’s love is unconditionally special. And we are especially happy to know that you are in a peaceful place. So now we can say AMEN!Lovingly Submitted Your family

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Orrin Anderson

September 10, 1968 - April 14, 2007