Leonard J. Altman

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Leonard J. Altman, of Oak Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center, died Jan. 11 at home. He was the beloved husband of Myrna Altman for 67 years. Born in Providence, son of the late Samuel and Jennie (Salk) Altman, he was a lifelong resident of Providence.

He was a salesman for the Kent County Times and a radio announcer for W.E.A.N., retiring in 1975. Leonard was a WWII Army veteran, serving as a staff sergeant in the Pacific theater. Leonard was a former Mason in Overseas Lodge, Shriner, Scottish Rite, former member of Temple Emanu-El and a former member of the United Brothers Synagogue.

He was the devoted father of Stuart Altman of Providence and Franklin Scott Altman of Norton, Massachusetts. He was the dear brother of Rose Levine of Cranston and the late Morris and Nathan Altman.

Contributions in his memory may be made to your favorite charity.