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Melvin Alter Obituary

Of Newton and Hull. Entered into rest October 3, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Ann (Albert) Alter. Devoted father of Amy Pransky and her husband Steven, Shari Groper and her husband Jeff and Steven Alter and his wife Avra, Cherished grandfather of Rachel & David Pransky, Brett, Max, Jack & Olivia Groper and Noah, Hannah & Sarah Alter. Services at the Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington Street, CANTON on Sunday, October 7 at 12 noon. The family will receive visitors at the home of Amy & Steven Pransky following the Interment until 8:00 PM and Monday from 2:00-8:00 PM. Expressions of sympathy, in memory of Melvin, may be donated to Mass Chapter of the Parkinsons Disease Assoc., 715 Albany St., Room C-329, Boston, MA 02118. Stanetsky Memorial Chapel 781-821-4800 www.stanetsky.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2007.

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Carol Pfau

October 11, 2007

Amy, Shari and Steven,
I am so sad with the passing of your Dad (and your Mom). Some of my favorite memories of growing up include your Dad on his boat at Nantasket and your Mom showing off Steven in his stroller on the beach. Remember those Sunday mornings at Franklin Park? They will be missed by so many!! All my thoughts are with you and your families.

jeff gruber and family

October 7, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jody and Barry Gold

October 7, 2007

Dear Amy, Steven, Rachel & David~
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad and grandfather. Our heartfelt condolences to your entire family.
Fondly,
Jody, Barry, Amy and David Gold

Audrey&Alan Miller

October 7, 2007

DearAmy,Shari and Steven
We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We have such wonderful memories of all of you when you were growing up.
Our love and condolences to you all.

Laurie Myers

October 5, 2007

Dear Amy, Shari and Steven and family,

We were so sorry to hear of Mel's passing. He was a special man and a wonderful life long friend. All who knew Mel will miss him a great deal. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Laurie and Jerry Myers

Helayne, Brandy and Jared Adelstein

October 5, 2007

As we sit on the beach we will think of you often. The memories of growing up next door and sharing special times together. We will think of you often and keep you in our memories..oxxoxoxox

Charlene and Joe Magier

October 5, 2007

Thanks for the wonderful memories. Being the first person we met 45 years ago. We will miss you and continue to remember the momories on C street.

Mildred and Morry Goldman

October 5, 2007

We need not tell you how much we loved your Dad and Mom. Some of our best times were spent with them. Cannot believe they are gone

Elayne Maloney

October 5, 2007

My deepest sympathy to Mel's family. I was a classmate of Mels who worked tirelessly with me and the other members of our Class reunion committee for the last 60 years. We will miss his support and and gentle patience.

I will have fond memories of him.

Elayne (Jaques)Maloney. Class 1944

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