Sally Brandes Kaltman

1936 - 2025

Sally Brandes Kaltman
1936 – 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Sally Brandes Kaltman, on April 12, 2025, following complications from dementia.
Sally was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Floyd and Peggy Brandes. She grew up in Miami, Florida, where she attended Miami Beach High School before earning her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Miami in 1958.
That same year, she married the love of her life, Allen Kaltman, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Together, they began a life of adventure that took them from New Jersey to Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, before settling in Stamford, Connecticut, where they raised their family and lived for 50 years. After Allen's passing in 2008, Sally moved to New Canaan, CT, and later to Vero Beach, Florida, in 2024.
Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Kaltman. Survived by her daughters, Tracy Kaltman-Ahmed of Minneapolis, MN, and Jan Kach and son-in-law, Robin Kach, of Vero Beach, FL. Her grandchildren, Sara Jackson (and husband Richard Jackson), Alex Ahmed, Alison Kach, and Nicholas Kach; and her great-granddaughter, Layla Jackson.
Professionally, Sally was a talented residential interior designer before finding her true passion in antiques. She opened a small shop in New Canaan, eventually expanding to a prominent storefront on Elm Street known as Sallea Antiques. Her impeccable taste, keen eye for detail, and innate sense of style helped her build a successful antiques business that flourished for over 30 years. She exhibited at select antique shows across the country and was highly respected in the field.
Sally will be remembered for her elegance, creativity, love of animals, and unmatched flair for curating beauty. She was a world traveler, sharing countless journeys with Allen, always eager to explore new places and cultures.
Sally will be laid to rest beside her husband, Allen, at Fairfield Memorial Park Cemetery in Stamford, Connecticut. A memorial service will be held in the Stamford area in late June to celebrate her life.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.