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for Daniel Altman
Former Associate
October 17, 2014
A company I work for did business with Daniel and Steve years ago...I was updating our CRM database today as it's very out of date... it's always sad when I have to mark a contact inactive even when I never knew them personally. I know it's been many years but I am sorry for your loss.
Valerie Ferry Kelly
August 5, 2010
Almost a year has passed and it still seems surreal. He will always be remembered with a smile.
Jerry Stein
September 8, 2009
During this time of mourning, I would like to express my sincere condolence at the sudden loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in persistent prayers, as “the peace of God that excels all thought will guard your heart and your mental powers.” [Phil. 4:7] I certainly hope that the help God can give at this time will make a difference in your recovery to continue without your loved one.
John David
August 31, 2009
Wow, it's obvious how wonderful Daniel and Doug were just by the number of pages in this guest book. I want to express my deepest condolences although no words any of us have can take away your great pain at this phenomenally difficult time. I pray though that you can find hope (as I do) from the promise of Jesus to reunite us with our dead loved ones in the near future here on earth under his kingdom rule when there will be no more sickness, sorrow, pain, or death. May your closeness, love, and prayers be a source of strength and faith to you now, dear, precious ones.
Jay Klebanoff
August 19, 2009
How strange it seems to be memorializing Danny. Can he really be gone? Are we not going to hear that loving and infectious voice again?
I hope to hear it in my mind the rest of my life. I hope to never lose the memory of that feeling only Danny could give you. The way it felt to know he valued you as a friend.
His capacity to love was endless. His days were too short. As his son Max said so eloquently, Danny and Doug and Steve will live on in our hearts.
Peace be with you our friends.
Roger and Miriam
August 17, 2009
Jackie, words cannot express how sorry we are to hear about Dan and Doug. We are praying for you, Max and the family.
Barbara Megas
August 16, 2009
I met Dan when I was active in the Institute of Real Estate Management Chapter of Philadelphia. After leaving Philadelphia 14 years ago he is one person that I have not forgotten. He always had a great smile and really loved people. What a great guy. My sympathy goes out to all his family.
Jim Peditto
August 15, 2009
Jackie, Max and the entire Altman Family, words can not express the sorrow that you are all going through. The loss to your family is immeasurable. I feel that pain, along with all of us that call Danny our friend. Danny's friendship since college is something I will always treasure. His smile, his humor, and the sincerity of his care for others, made him a special person.
Danny did not like to talk about himself, he wanted to know how others he cared about were doing. He would brighten the darkest day he second his number came up on caller ID. His laughter was contagious, and his ability to make friends was unequalled. He lived his life to the fullest, and worked hard to be a good example to his boys. Danny truly loved you all. He was a good husband, a good father and most of all, good man, I will miss my friend.
Jay Levenberg
August 14, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Altman and Robbins Family. This is a tragedy that is just impossible to contemplate. I know how close the families were and will continue to be in order to get through this terrible time. Again, my sincere condolences.
Barry Magen
August 14, 2009
My family recalls growing up with Danny all through the Springfield years. We have fond memories of him as a wonderful person and always having a wonderful, welcoming and warm smile.
Our condolences go out to the entire Altman clan. You will be forever in our thoughts.
Connie Clifton
August 13, 2009
I had the pleasure of going to College with Danny. He was truely a good and kind man, one that made you proud to call him a friend. Although we hadn't been in touch for many years, we recently connected on facebook, he wrote such a wonderful e-mail describing how his life was going and how proud he was of his family. I know he felt truely blessed to have such a wonderful family. It gave me great joy to know how happy he was with his life. I feel blessed to have known such a good man. My heart and prayers will be with you all, he will truely be missed. God bless you all.
Richard Oller
August 13, 2009
Your family's tragic loss rocks the sole of our entire community. My deepest sympathy.
August 13, 2009
My prayers are for all of the Altman family at this time; but know that your loved ones live on..........in another place........... an eternal place where once again all of the Altman famiy will be gathered together in the peaceful presence of a loving and comforting God. My prayers are with you as I hold you close in my heart.
SMB/RSM
Joan Druss
August 13, 2009
Jackie, Max, Robbins and Altman Families,
Danny was a gentleman in business and personally. He was the kind of guy you want your daughter to marry. I followed Doug through Alan's stories and knew be was a great kid and was becoming a fine young man.
Both Danny and Doug left this world a better place because they were in it.
They were charitable, kind and caring.
All the things that matter in a Jewish life.
Many, many people care.
Frank Calogero
August 13, 2009
I knew Danny and watched him grow from being a ten year old kid to adulthood. I coached him in football as a high school athlete and played basketball with him and his brothers. He always had a smile on his face. I was proud that he matured into the good and decent man he became.
Deborah Arden Stern
August 13, 2009
I send my heartfelt sympathy to the entire Altman Family. You were neighbors of mine in Erdenheim and were fellow congregants at Temple Beth Tikvah. My daughter Amy Drill was in Daniel's class at Springfield High. May the knowledge that others share your loss help to ease your bereavement. May you be comforted among the mourners for Zion and Jerusalem.
Deborah Arden Stern
August 13, 2009
I send my heartfelt sympathy to the entire Altman Family. You were neighbors of mine in Erdenheim and were fellow congregants at Temple Beth Tikvah. My daughter Amy Drill was in Daniel's class at Springfield High. May the knowledge that others share your loss help to ease your bereavement. May you be comforted among the mourners for Zion and Jerusalem.
Deborah Arden Stern
Mara Silinski
August 13, 2009
I had the pleasure & honor to work with Dan recently and would like to extend my sincerest sympathies to the Altman family for the loss of a great man.
Joseph Henken
August 12, 2009
Dear Jackie,
My deepest sympathies to you and your entire family.
It seems like yesterday I was at a hockey game with Dad and he introduced me to your family at the game. I remember the love Dad had for them. Even through the years I have known Dad,there has not one day that has gone by without a mention of you and your entire family.
These moments in time will not be forgotten.
Jackie,my prayers are with you.
August 12, 2009
I have been in the industry for 30 years, and have never had the opportunity to work for your company, and people I have been told were wonderful
and caring people. My heart goes out to
you and your family at this time. I hope in some small way you can feel the
comfort that your family members were well loved and respected, and I am sure
they will live on as your Guardian Angels forever. Sincerely, Nancy O'Malley, Property Manager, Wissahickon Park Apartments
Betti (Kunsman) McGowan
August 12, 2009
I went to Springfield High School with Dan. The Altmans were a well regarded family, then and now. But later I got to know Dan better, as a business colleague. He was always smiling and such a warm a thoughtful person.
My heart goes out to all the Altmans. May his memories bring you comfort.
Cindy (Chuckran) Love
August 12, 2009
My heart goes out to the Altman Family. I was a college friend (Textile)of Danny's and I remember he was always smiling and always fun. The world has lost has good guy. I will never forget you Danny.
Neil Cohen
August 12, 2009
Jackie
Words can't express the pain I feel for you, Max and family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Here is passage that you might find comforting:
_______________________________________
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Jack Marine
August 12, 2009
My mother Debbie and I are deeply saddened by this tragic event in your lives. It is likely we will think about your loss for the rest of our lives.
Jack Marine, Bala Cynwyd
Richard Wheelan
August 12, 2009
Jackie,
Memories of the good times that my son Michael and his college friends had with Danny will always be with me. He will always be in my prayers. There will be tough days ahead for you but I know that God will give you the strength to bear all.
Steve Mitchell
August 12, 2009
I consider myself one of the truly fortunate ones to have had Danny as my friend during two separate time periods of my life. We first met and became friends during our Hebrew school years, remained friends through Jr. High School and our Bar Mitzvah days and all the way through our years at Springfield High School. We only saw each other a few times during the years following high school but then thankfully Danny came back into my life a few years ago when he and a group of his friends/golfing buddies left Meadowlands CC and joined Commonwealth National. We shared many a great time in and around the golf club and I will be forever grateful for having this additional time spent with Danny, one of the truly great people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. His infectious laugh, his brilliant smile and his always pleasant and upbeat demeanor are things I will never forget about Danny. Danny was a guy who thoroughly enjoyed his life, his family and his friends. He will be greatly missed by everyone that had the good fortune to know him. My deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to Jackie, Max and the entire Altman family.
Howard Balaban
August 12, 2009
Dear Jackie and family,
I cannot express the pain I felt yesterday when our family realized it was your family that was in this tragic accident. Amazingly enough my friend for many years owns Liberty helicopters and I have been close to the pain from his side of this tragedy.
I have not met your husband and son, but hear nothing but wonderful things about them.
I send you and your family all my love, prayer, and thoughts.
ALL MY VERY BEST
Harold Hamilton
August 12, 2009
My association with Daniel Altman was related to a business relationship. I too have a son 49 years of age. I would be just as proud to call
Daniel Altman my son. He was a gentleman who exuded warmth and integrity. He was a tribute to the Altman name. I cannot imagine the pain being felt by the Altman family--the loss of two brothers and a young man. God give you strength and bless you all. (Harold R. Hamilton).
Bonnie Brady
August 11, 2009
Heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Altman family. I knew Danny from Springfield HS and always admired the whole Altman family - truly good people. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Woodside Brady
Margie Pfeffer
August 11, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Altman family... We will treasure the memories of our shared New Year's Eve in Cancun at Carlos and Charlies. Danny and Doug will be missed by so many... and to Jackie and Max... may your love for each other help you to get through this horrible tragedy.
Nancy Natale
August 11, 2009
To the entire Altman family. Although I didnt know many of you my deepest sympathies are with you all at this tragic time. The shock of seeing this on the new just broke my heart. Many of you will not remember me so much as you would my deceased husband (Norman Natale) I just wanted to say I am sorry for your loss and to let you know my prayers are with you all at such a difficult time.
Karen Wilson-Scheuermann
August 11, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the Altman family. I knew Danny while attending college (Textile). He always had a smile which he generously shared with all he encountered. He was kind and charming. My prayers are offered for the Altman family during this difficult time.
Michelle Neiberg
August 10, 2009
Dear Jackie,
Words fail at such a terrible time. I am so deeply sorry for this senseless tragedy. Our thoughts are with you always.
Michelle and Marc Neiberg
Liz Marciw-Griffin
August 10, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the Altman families. I knew Danny in college and remember him as a kind, fun-loving person. He was forever smiling and willing to lend a hand. Danny could light up a room with his unique personality, I will never forget him. My heart goes out to his family. You are in my prayers.
Carol & Sal Kleiman
August 10, 2009
Dear Jackie, Max, the Altman Family and Robbins Family,
What a tragic loss to you and your families. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, at this time of need.
Carol & Sal Kleiman
Ken Shapiro
August 10, 2009
I knew Danny since High School where he was in my brother Fred's class. He was always the funny happy person in and out of school. I recently reconnected with Danny at a Lacrosse game, where he spoke with a great smile about how he loved to spend time with his kids and how he was so proud of them. He will be missed.
August 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Altman family. I feel so very sad and hurt deeply. Hoping this helps in some way...
Thank you for making me smile Dan and thanks for the memories on the courts. I will miss you.
Larry Elliott, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sunny Goel
August 10, 2009
I had the great honor of meeting and speaking and meeting with Daniel numerous times while working with his company. He was truly was a great guy, down to earth and great sense of humor. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends.
Calvin Kunin
August 10, 2009
Danny and My son Robert were classmates at Sprinfield High and Beth Tikvah Hebrew School
Daniel Seltzer
August 10, 2009
I knew Daniel since our college days. I last saw Daniel at a fund raising event 2 months ago. Typical of him.....helping others. Although never "close" friends, I always found Daniel to be warm, caring, sincere, sweet, authentic and gentle. I just learned of his passing an hour ago, and pray his family and friends stay together and hig each other often......I am deeply, deeply sorry.
Ms Blake
August 10, 2009
Dear Altman Family,
Death has been liken to a thief that comes and takes away our tresured loved ones.
May you find comfort in knowing the the Bible promises that soon God will wipe our every tear from (your)eyes and death will be no more, neither will mouring nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things will pass away.(also Psalm 37:10,11)
Shirley Lieber
August 10, 2009
Don't know the family. That's not important.
I am so sorry for this event. The loss is tremendous. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May GOD get you all through this.
Patricia Stine
August 10, 2009
I am so sorry for the loss of you loved ones, please accept my deepest sympathy as you mourn this loss
A past employee
Fred Shapiro
August 10, 2009
Dear Altman Family,
I was so sad to learn that Danny and his brother and son were victims in this tragedy. I graduated from Springfield with Danny. Although I hadn't seen him in a long time, I always remembered him as one of the good guys. My sympathies go out to your entire family.
Sharee Chapman
August 10, 2009
Jackie,
I was a high school classmate of Danny's. My heart goes out to you on your loss. This was a senseless tragedy. Words cannot express this sad day. My thoughts are with you.
Pamela Shaw
August 10, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jeffrey Zwetchkenbaum
August 10, 2009
I am grateful to have known Danny Altman. He was one of the most genuinely joyful men I've ever known. He brought fun and happiness into a room. He was married to my sister-in-law's sister, so for the last 20 years we'd see one another at family events, watch a game at a sports bar together, things like that. Danny was one of those rare men who carried grace and charm effortlessly. At my wedding to Meryl it was Danny who made the single most romantic gesture of the night. During the party, with a drum roll he had arranged, he slid across the dance floor finishing on his knees with his arms open wide as he reached where she sat. If I remember he did this several times to the roar of all until Jackie graced him with a dance. Danny and Jackie clearly had a special love and thrived as the parents of two great boys, one who we also mourn. My heart goes out to Jackie and Max and the extended Altman family in their tragic loss.
Marsha Berman
August 10, 2009
Although I never had the privilege of meeting your family..your tradgedy has touched me deeply..may they rest in peace...and may all of the Altman family heal in time.
Mike Oberfeld
August 10, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the Altman family. I was priviledged to have gone to camp with Danny for many year. He was always one of the most popular guys at camp.
I was lucky enough a few years back to have dinner with Danny when I was in Phiily for work. Even though it was snowing that night, he picked me up at my hotel, and Danny, David Piver, and I had a great dinner, though way too short. All I remember Danny talking about were his boys, how proud he was of them.
I feel fortunate to have known such a great human being as Danny.
Mark Cohen
August 10, 2009
Words can not express the magnitude of this loss.
Bill Kramer
August 10, 2009
Our condolences to the entire Altman family. Dan's smile, sense of humor and zest for life, as well as Doug's great personality and similar attributes, will be sorely missed. May their memories be a blessing.
August 10, 2009
Dear Jackie & Max,
Words can't begin to express how truly sorry we all are.
The entire Upper Dublin community and beyond has suffered a tragic and senseless loss.
Please accept our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the entire Altman family.
Dan and Doug will forever be in our thoughts and in our prayers.
With all of our sympathy and love,
Vicki & Andrew Goodman & family
Marie & Richard Woodring
August 10, 2009
Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you at this very tragic time. Danny was a very special friend to our son John and was like a son to us. Danny spent many hours playing pool and watching football with all his Springfield buddies at our home May our good Lord watch over all of you and give you peace.
August 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your loved ones. May the Lord give you strength as you journey through this untimely tragedy. We will always remember the beautiful smile Daniel had for everyone.
Plaza Apartments Team
Susan Lasater
August 10, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Jackie and all the extended Altman families. I will never forget Dan's smile and enthusiasm as we travelled through those CPM courses so many years ago. Playing kick the can at midnight in Atlanta during a study break will remain my favorite memory of a great guy.
Faith Hepler
August 10, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the entire family.
Mike Fox
August 10, 2009
Dan had a unique sensitivity about him that revealed itself everytime one came in contact with him. That was a special gift.
I am sorry
Murali Rajan
August 10, 2009
The loss of two gracious gentlemen that I knew is indeed hard to comprehend. Always extending a hand in friendship Dough and Dan will be truly be missed.
Our thoughts and prayer are with you and the rest of the Altman's family. May the Lord give you strength to tide over this extemly difficult and untimly event.
May their souls rest in peace.
Gail/Alan Josselson
August 10, 2009
Our deepest sympathies are with you at this time.
David Troyer
August 10, 2009
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Altman family on the tragic passing of Dan, Doug, and Steven. The entire community stands by you.
-- The Troyer Family
Cheryl Arena-Malfi
August 10, 2009
Dan Altman was a wonderful parent here at Jarrettown School. Dan was a fabulous father to his boys Max and Doug and a fabulous husband to his wife Jackie. I will always see Dan's bright smile in my memory and will always recall his upbeat, positive, encouraging personality. He was a man who made the most of his life, who loved life and loved his family and lived it with zest.
May God be with Jackie and Max and carry them through this time. May God be with all family members and provide courage and strength.
August 10, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Altman families. Danny was a great person and we will miss him terribly.
Timmy Garde
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