Sanford Altman, 75

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Sanford “Sandy” Harris Altman, of East Providence and formerly of Providence, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the loving husband of the late Alice Costello Boss. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Nathan and Gladys (Berger) Altman.

A graduate of Cranston East High School, class of 1967, Sandy went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Roger Williams University. He was a salesman in the sports manufacturing business for many years before retiring.

He is survived by his brother, Jay Altman and his wife, Mary Lou, of San Francisco, California; three stepchildren, Geoffrey M. Boss and his wife, Monica I. Boss, of Narragansett; Andrew T. Boss and his wife, Melissa G. Boss, of Narragansett; and Peter T. Boss and his wife, Megan H. Boss, of Haverford, Pennsylvania; seven step-grandchildren, Charlotte, Sydney, Morgan, Hannah, Teeden, Hayes and Pippa; and many nieces and nephews.

Contributions may be made to HopeHealth Hospice and Palliative Care, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02906 (hopehealthco.org) or Butler Hospital Memory & Aging Program, 345 Blackstone Blvd., 1st Floor Weld Building, Providence, RI 02906 (butler.org).