GLOU, Alan Bruce International Business Advisor and Devoted to Family Age 89 of Needham, MA, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023, in his home. Alan was born on October 4, 1933, to Jack and Cele Glou in Scranton, PA. He graduated from Central High School in Scranton, PA in 1951 where he organized and directed a 14-piece swing band, the "Stardusters", and stayed close with many of his bandmates throughout his life. He graduated from Penn State University in 1955, and was a member of Beta Sigma Rho Fraternity. Alan started his career as an Industrial Engineer at IBM in Endicott, New York. In 1956, he was drafted into the Army where he held the rank of Specialist (SP3) and completed his basic training at Fort Hood, in Texas. He was stationed outside Frankfurt, Germany during the Korean War, where he served in the 3rd Armored tank Division. He also acted as the assistant to the Commanding Officer before being honorably discharged in 1958. Alan then returned to IBM for two years before moving to Boston in 1960, where he began working at the employment agency Snelling and Snelling, and opened their Waltham Office. He often said that he fell in love with the Charles River because it reminded him of the Rhine River in Germany. In 1964, he established Glou Associates, headquartered in Needham, MA, and later changed the name to Glou International because his clients and offices spanned across the globe including an office in London. He had extensive experience in dealing with senior management in larger firms and start-up organizations in both the public and private sectors throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. He was well respected and admired by many, and even after he retired in 2002 he continued to offer his wisdom and knowledge. Alan took pride in "Making Good Companies Great". He was a recognized expert in international business and has been quoted in numerous publications including the Wall Street Journal and The Boston Globe. He was often a guest on radio and television talk shows and was the keynote speaker at several conferences and conventions. He also mentored international students in his capacity as an Executive in Residence at Brandeis University, which he was extremely proud of. Alan was married to Eleanor Stone Glou until she passed away at a young age on March 10, 1975. They had three children (Karen Joseph, Lori Shone and Brian Glou) and resided in Needham, MA. He married Marjorie Glou in 1979; and was devoted to her two children (Lisa Tanzer, Kevin Tanzer); and their entire blended family. Alan was an active and very involved father; and grandfather of twelve. He always prioritized family and made every effort to be present and involved in all activities, special occasions, and everyday life moments. Alan was active in his retirement. He was proud of his involvement with the Boston FBI Citizens' Academy, where he graduated from a special program and served as an active member for many years. He was a leader and proud member of the Newton Swing Band where he entertained patients at the Roxbury, VA, and local nursing homes and was also an active member of the Needham Senior Center. The family remembers many happy times together. There are too many to recount but some of those happy times include skiing at Loon Mountain, swimming in the family pool, watching Alan perform with his senior band and his many musical theater performances. Most importantly, Alan had a great perspective on life and encouraged everyone around him to have a positive attitude and strive to live each day to the fullest. He lived by the motto "Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda" and encouraged his family to do the same. His impact will last for generations to come. He is survived by his children Karen Joseph (Robert), Lori Shone (Rob), Lisa Tanzer (Chris), Brian Glou (Jodi) and Kevin Tanzer (Becky). His memory lives on through his grandchildren: Melanie Joseph, Benjamin Lewis, Jarod Glou, Ryan Joseph, Justin Glou, Owen Tanzer, Jessica Lewis, Talia Joseph, Abby Tanzer, Ethan Shone, Jeremy Shone, Sam Tanzer; and other special relationships: Harmon Lewis, Tara Conway. Services will be held at Temple Beth Shalom of Needham on Monday, May 29, at 10 a.m. Livestream link can be found at Temple website. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, the family will be receiving visitors at Temple Beth Shalom until 5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Chesed (Caring) Fund at Temple Beth Shalom of Needham, Hebrew Senior Life's Hospice Fund or Hebrew Senior Life's Power A Dream – both organizations that Margie has actively supported and help others in a time of need. brezniakfuneraldirectors.com

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