Barry Altman
Barry L. Altman, M.D., 85, of East Windsor died May 7, 2019. Born in Brooklyn, he later lived in Wayne.
A surgeon and urologist, Dr. Altman practiced at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson for more than 35 years, retiring from medical practice in 2003.
A graduate of Muhlenberg College and Jefferson Medical College, he served his internship at Newark Beth Israel Hospital with residencies at the Veterans Hospital in East Orange and Metropolitan Hospital in New York City.
After his retirement, he dedicated himself to his passion for fine art, producing a studio full of pictures in mixed media, exhibiting in many juried art shows, and winning best-in-show.
Predeceased by his son, Jon, he is survived by his wife, Lois Veber-Altman; two daughters, Pamela Altman (Guy Johnson) and Mara Altman; a sister, Karen Zwerling; and four grandchildren.
Services were held May 10 with arrangements by Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel, Ewing.
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