Hector Mauricio Altamirano 34, of Astoria, New York passed away on September 6, 2012. He was born in Ecuador on January 8, 1978. Hector worked in a Hospital as a Medical Assistant. He was the beloved son of Gilberto Altamirano and Carmen Sanchez. Hector will be missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday and Thursday September 12 & 13, 2012 from 2-5:00pm & 7-9:00pm. A Funeral Mass will take place on Friday September 14, 2012 at Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church at 9:30am. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery located in Woodside, New York.