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ALLAN ALTMAN Obituary

ALTMAN--Allan, 87, A "great man" passed on December 30. Son of Elsie Siegel Altman and Leo Altman. Brother of Rhoda and Earle. Devoted husband of Marcia Edelman Altman. Adored father of Steven and Michael (Laurie). Proud grandfather of Daniel, Jessica, Stephanie, Natalie and Zachary. Brilliant, highly respected attorney, who began his career at Cravath, Swaine & Moore. Trusted friend, avid tennis player, golfer and car enthusiast, and archaeology and physics student. A man of the highest moral fiber. He will be lovingly remembered by many whose lives he touched.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 8, 2017.

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Lisa Evans

January 1, 2021

Uncle Allan, you were a man I greatly admired! I so miss listening to your stories.

Lewises

January 14, 2017

Our heartfelt condolences to the family for this great loss. The strength from God can sustain you through this difficult time. May your loving memories of the times shared bring you a measure of comfort now and in the days ahead.

R.F

January 14, 2017

Just heard of the passing of Allan. Please accept my deepest condolence. I pray that all receive overwhelming moral support from close family and friends and above all from God who will give you "Thoughts of comfort, peace and hope for the future." Jeremiah 29:11

January 10, 2017

WE WILL MISS YOU ALLAN AND REMEMBERING THE DAYS WE SPENT IN VERMONT, AND FLORIDA. YOUR FRIENDS ELY & MARY ANN DROGIN

Leah Georg

January 9, 2017

My condolences to the family on the passing of ALLAN may Gods words at HOSEA 13:14 comfort the ALTMAN family

Jeff

January 8, 2017

A "Great Man" who will be missed a ton.
Love you Allan!

Cindy L.

January 8, 2017

I have so many childhood memories of Allan...he was a great man and I can still hear him saying it. Sending my deepest condolences to the family.

David Gorman

January 8, 2017

Susie and I are happy we got to spend some time laughing and smiling with you just a few months ago. We will forever remember those times... and you. Sending love and hugs.

Lisa G Evans

January 8, 2017

Uncle Allan...I will miss your warm hugs and the fascinating stories you shared when I came to visit. Peace to you!

January 2, 2017

Gone and will not be forgotten, precious memories live on in the hearts and prayers of love ones bringing comfort, may Allan R.I.P and may God continue to bless and comfort grieving family and friends.

December 31, 2016

Please accept my sincerest condolences. May the God of all comfort be with you during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

December 31, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May God lift you up as you draw close to him in prayer. Psalm 94:18,19

AC

December 31, 2016

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together as you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. Psalms 90:10.

December 30, 2016

To the Altman Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

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