Alterman, Andrew
ALTERMAN, Andrew
Andrew "Andy" Louis Alterman, age 50, of Austell, Georgia, passed away on November 3, 2021. Andy was active with his local community as a member of the Marietta Enrichment Center and was a constant presence at Special Needs Cobb, participating in numerous social and work activities. He also participated with both Bocce Ball and Swimming in the Special Olympics. Andy was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves, Falcons and Hawks. He enjoyed scary movies and Marvel movies, the Harry Potter fandom, theme parks, roller coasters, going to the mall, and talking on the phone, but his first love was coffee from Racetrac. Andy was Bar Mitzvahed on September 12, 1987 at Temple Shir Ami in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Andy was predeceased by his father, Paul Alterman. He is survived by his mother, Pam Alterman; his biological mother, Carole (Larry) Crystal; siblings: Michael (Melissa) Alterman and their children Jacob and Hannah, Katie (Sammy) Rosenberg and their son Max, Jon Alterman and his children Masao and Josi, and Amy Alterman-Paradiso (Grace); and his favorite dogs: Lucy, Stella Blue, Gracie, and Samson. Memorial donations may be made to Prader Willi Syndrome Association USA, 8588 Potter Park Drive, Suite 500, Sarasota, FL 34238; www.pwsausa.org. A graveside funeral will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 7th at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs with Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner officiating. A private shiva will be held Sunday evening. The second night of shiva on Monday will be held for extended family and friends at the home of Katie and Sammy Rosenberg. The funeral will be streamed via Zoom. To view the livestream and sign the online guestbook, visit www.dresslerjewishfunerals.com. Arrangements by Dressler's, 770-451-4999.
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Funeral Home Information
Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care
3734 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.
Atlanta, GA
30341
