A funeral service for Alan will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2023 from 9:15AM to 10:15AM at Parkside Memorial Chapels, 114-03 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Following the funeral service will be a committal service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at New Montefiore Cemetery, 1180 Wellwood Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.parksidememorialchapel.com for the Ander family.
Alan Ander died on Feb 15, 2023 at age 73. Alan is survived by his brother, Sidney Ander, Sister-in-Law, Barbara Ander, and his nieces, Alexis Kashar and Debbie Kenvin, and their families including their husbands, Gary Kashar, Mitchell Kenvin and their children, Leah Kashar, Ava Kashar, Benjamin Kashar, Savannah Kenvin, and Allie Kenvin. He is predeceased by his parents, Meyer and Nettie Ander.
Alan was born in New York and spent his life in New York. He was known for his love for family and friends, his wicked sense of humor, and his gregarious personality. He loved all that life had to offer and truly enjoyed his time in the City. He was a frequent customer at some of the City's most famous institutions where he was well-known by the management and staff including at PJ Clarke's. He began college at the young age of 16 at Gallaudet University where he received his Bachelors of Business Administration degree. He also earned a Masters of Business Administration from New York University and spent his career as a tax specialist from which he recently retired.
Alan was a dedicated advocate for the Deaf Community with a focus on improving the quality of life for Deaf people in several areas including improvement of housing and programs for Deaf senior citizens. He also spent the last few years heavily involved in the enacting of legislation to license sign language interpreters in New York to ensure quality was a priority. Alan was a proud member of the Gallaudet University Alumni Association and was honored by the association a few years ago.
Alan would also be often quoted saying "Find people who make you happy. Happy is the best medicine always"
Donations can be made to the Gallaudet University Alumni Association in Alan's memory.
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