Alan Uffer, 83

BOCA RATON, FLA. – Alan M. Uffer, of Boca Raton (formerly of Cranston) died on Feb. 12, 2022, of heart failure. 

Alan lived his entire life focused on the things he loved most: his family, his sports teams, the beach and being poolside, telling jokes, wearing his blonde girlie wig, admiring beautiful women and driving his much-adored sister-in-law crazy. Over the years he would never pass up a chance to fish, play cards, bowl or go to auctions.  His kindness and compassion knew no bounds, and he would be the first to tell you he just wanted to make people feel good and laugh. After the passing of his wife, he had to quickly learn “adulting,” including cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, paying bills and using an ATM. He was a work in progress.

Born in Providence, he was a graduate of Hope High School and Bryant College. He spent a career in retail, moved to business ownership and culminated in food distribution sales and marketing. In his retirement he dedicated a great portion of time to volunteering at Save the Bay, the Rhode Island Blood Bank, the Children’s Museum and Hasbro Children’s Hospital among others. He was a member of Touro Fraternal Association and served in the Army National Guard.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Janice Uffer; his parents Jenny (Goldstein) and Harry Uffer and brother Martin Uffer.  He is survived by his daughter Ellice Uffer and son David Uffer; most beloved granddaughter Alexis Uffer; sister-in-law Adrienne Uffer, nieces Michelle Snoeren (Pieter Snoeren), and Debra Gold (Steve Gold);  great-nephews Harris Sullivan and Henry Gold and great-nieces Sage Andone (Dakon Andone) and Jenny Gold; and favorite cousins Arlene Goldstein and Burt Goldstein (Elaine Goldstein) and grandpup Frankie Grace. He is also survived by his “Debbie” – loyal and devoted aid, companion and mostly importantly, best friend on earth.

Memorial donations may be made to Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Save the Bay or Camp JORI.