Alan J. Warner

Alan Jay Warner, age 77, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 17, 2024. He was born in Newark, New Jersey on February 12, 1947, to parents Milton Warner né Warshawsky and Sarah Warner née Schlosser.

Alan graduated from Franklin & Marshall College and later received an MBA from Babson College. In 1980, he opened fruit and vegetable shop Le Jardin in Cambridge, Massachusetts, before expanding and opening Village Market in West Roxbury. He later went into car sales, working at 128 Volvo in Wakefield.

Alan was always eager to help others, in and outside of his professional life. On holidays, he delivered meals to those in need and regularly served lunches to the homeless population in his community.

Alan loved to stay active. He was an avid dancer throughout his life, performing various styles locally and abroad in both formal and informal settings. His passion was folk dancing; he was a member of the Mandala Folk Dance Ensemble and attended MIT Folk Dance Club on Sunday nights. In addition to dance, he participated in several Appleman triathlons in his 60s, placing at the top of his age bracket.

Alan is survived by his partner Donna November; children Zach, Madeline, and Hannah Warner and their mother Faith Krohlow; sister and brother-in-law Karen and Larry Wolosky; as well as a large extended family and many friends.

A celebration of life service will take place Friday, November 22 at 11 AM at Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel in Salem, Massachusetts. Colorful attire requested in honor of Alan’s love of color and his vibrant spirit. Funeral service plans are still pending for a later date and will take place at the North Arlington Jewish Cemetery in New Jersey.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.