Samuel Altman Obituary

Sam was my mentor, partner, and friend. His warmth remains in my heart. To his family, I share my sympathy for his loss, but I also share my gratitude for his presence in my life.

Graham Sturgis

You are always remembered in our prayers and memories. A very dear friend and associate.

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Altman, as I called him, was my boss at his law firm on East Bay. I have always remembered him very fondly. My daughter is named Allison because I loved the name of his daughter. He was a good man, and I remember how much he loved his children. So sorry for all of you. Sonya and Steve walters.

Dear Susan
I just minutes ago heard this dreadful news, based on Armand´s wonderful remembrance. Sam was such a lovely man. He did have the best smile (and laugh) in town and was always glad to see us and everyone he came across, just as you were. I wish we had spent more time together in Wespanee all those years ago; but, even so, every time we ran into both of you, it was as if both of you had been waiting to see us all day! Sam was a generous and extremely able lawyer, who made us all proud to be a part of the profession. What a cruel monster this disease has been when it takes such a fine man. My deepest respect, fondness and condolences to you and your family.

Just heard of Sam's passing from Harris who just heard from Byron who heard from Sherry. So very sorry for you and the family and Sam. My best and favorite memory of him is his smile. He had a twinkle which came through when he smiled. Take good care.

Dear cousin Susan,
I tried to find a contact number for you and/or address that my mom would've left but was not successful. My mom, Margery Gassner passed away a November 25 and so sorry to find out you lost your husband recently.
Sorry that I'm reaching out through this site but I know my mom remembered you fondly and so did I.
My condolences.
Lisa Gassner

December 4, 2020

We are so very saddened to hear about the family's loss of Sam.
Our family (6) moved from New York City in 1997 to Charleston and met Sam who gave us advise and helped us through difficulties over the years. He was always kind and caring about our growing family and our
adjustments to a new life. He got to know my son Brian (late) and always spoke about him and his courteous and friendly service.
We got to know Jonathon and admired what a wonderful family that Sam spoke about.
His friendship will be missed as we will pray for the family and so many
good friends that I had the pleasure of meeting several of them

Our hearts, memories and prayers go to the family during this difficlt time.
Love
Alice and John Saunders

December 4th 2020.
Sam was an important ingredient to our family (6) that moved from New York to Charleston in 1997. He became a friend to us over the years, always giving advise and rescuing us from difficulties. He was a brilliant attorney and just a GOOD MAN that will be missed. He knew my son, Brian (late) and always commented on his courteous service and friendship. My son Brian always spoke about this wonderful Man. We are very saddened about the families loss loss. Sam will always be in our hearts, memories and prayers.
Love
Alice and John Saunders

Susan, Jon, Allie, Jack, Lily and all,
Our hearts are heavy. The stories told about Sam at the funeral service were so very moving and in keeping with the man we are privileged to have known, if only briefly. We are so very sorry for your loss.
All our love,
Sue, Howard & Isaac

Dear Susan and Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on Sam's passing. Vivian always spoke so highly of him and I remember her telling stories of how Sam loved playing with Arielle and Leah when they were little. He entertained them in the grocery store by "bowling" in the aisles with canned goods which they loved!
Thinking of you, Karen (Vivian's sister)

We are terribly distressed to learn of Sam’s passing. He was more than a great friend. He was a great man. I have always thought of him as the best example I know of everything a lawyer should be. He truly practiced law as a profession, having the primary goal of helping people. He was an example to us all. The practice of law will miss him. Charleston will miss him. Zoe and I will miss him.

Dear Susan, Gene and I are so sad to hear of Sam's passing. Please accept our prayers and thoughts for you and your whole family.

Dale Poulnot
Gene Poulnot Carpenter

I am the owner of the bicycle shop below his office. Sam has been my landlord for over a decade. He selflessly helped me to achieve success and he was always so supportive even when he had national tenants knocking on his door. There never was a more fair landlord. I always enjoyed seeing him and talking to him. He was this silent support I always had. He did so much for me. This breaks my heart.

I can not express in words the loss felt by me and my family of Sam's sudden demise. We lift the Altman's name in prayer and extend to them our love. We are so grateful for the time we had with Sam and the opportunity to know his family of whom he was so very proud! God bless each of you.

John and Trish Mccurdy

We are deeply saddened today to learn of Mr. Altman's passing. He was our Club's attorney with lots of wisdom and advice given over the years.
He will be greatly missed. We pray for comfort for the family during this time.

The Altman Family:

Please accept my sincerest sympathy on the passing of your dear husband, father and grandfather. As a fellow attorney over many years, I had the highest respect for Sam: an excellent attorney and a good person. Always a gentleman....
God bless Sam and God bless all of you.

Sincerely,
Allen Young

So very saddened to hear of Sam's passing. I worked as one of Sam's paralegals for 39 years during which time he was a great mentor, advisor and friend. Sam was present and supportive at most of the milestones in my life - my wedding, the birth of my children, the death of my parents, and the death of my husband. He called just a couple of weeks ago to see how I was handling the pandemic. I will truly miss him. My heart goes out to Susan, Jonathan, Alison and the grandkids.

We were terribly saddened to hear of Sam';s passing. He was a sweet and wonderful guy. We will miss our occasional visits and his wonderful smile. Our deepest sympathy and love to his family.

Haskell and Dale Toporek

What a shock. My world and life feel darker. But I am a better person from having known a true tzadik. Sam is truly a righteous man who has made the world a better place. His light will shine on in me and many others.
Thank you Sam for all you have given.

I'm very sorry for your loss, may Samuel Rest In Peace.

Dear Susan,
You had a champion in Sam. He was always the kindest, most compassionate person. I remember as a very young girl that one child in our class was being bullied. Sam came to his defense immediately. His character never changed. My heart breaks for you losing your best friend and love. May you find some peace knowing you were his soulmate always.

Sam was my employer and mentor when I first began the practice of law. Even though our practices took different paths, my respect and affection for Sam never waned. He was a good, good man who loved his family. He always spoke of his family, proud of them all and plainly devoted to them. Most of us have hobbies, but Sam's greatest joy was just being with them. Susan, Allison, Johnathan and brother Charles, you were blessed in your lives. He set a good example for us all. He will be missed, but his positive influence will remain.

To the entire family of Sam Altman,

Our hearts are broken. We will painfully miss our dear friend, Sam, who has been so close to us for most of our lives. He possessed qualities that were admired by all who knew him. There are many adjectives to describe Sam and in one word he was truly a "mench." He was always there for us and our family and treated everyone with gentleness and kindness. Susan, we love you and hope that we can help you get through this enormous loss. We will be with you to share fond memories and comfort you to find solace in the days to come.

With all our love,
Sharon and Eddie

Sam was family and we treasure the trips and adventures we shared. He was kind, ethical, generous-a role model for humanity. Our thoughtful and fun loving friend, he's gone too soon.
Our condolences to Susan, Jonathan, Rochelle, Allison,Todd, Charles, Arlene and all his amazing grandchildren, family and friends. Sam left a wonderful legacy. May his memory be a blessing.

To: Susan & Altman Family:
We were so shocked to receive the news about Sam. We went through high school together and remained friends for the past 65+ years. We still have a monthly zoom conference of the old crowd that remained together all these years

Best to all!
Joel & Barbara Feldman

We have known Sam and Susan for 40 years. We have too many wonderful memories of dinners, celebrations, and visits with them to begin to count. Kayaking in their creek. A wonderful farewell party at their house for us when we moved to France. Their visits to France. Being out of the country together when 9/11 hit. Art shows, family dinners. So many good times over the years.
When we think of Sam, the word that most quickly comes to mind is kind. Sam was intelligent, gentle, and yet a person of strong convictions. We are especially proud of the way he served Charleston for so many years on the Board of Adjustments.
We were honored to be his friend and we will miss him deeply.

I had the privilege to work for Sam for about five years. I am sad to hear of his passing and my thoughts go out to his family. Sam was one of the hardest working individuals I have ever known. He devoted a lot of his practice to giving back to the African American community in Charleston, and once told me that we owed them a debt. That is just one of many ways that show what an honorable man Sam was. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to learn from him and work for him.

Susan, Jonathan, Allison, your crushing loss devastates us. To all of you and your extended family, we wish you long life. Love, Joe and Edie.

I only met Mr. Altman one time in 2000 when his son Johnathan was representing us in another matter. It was the weekend and I needed some paperwork done. He was very gracious to myself and my wife Terry. We both want to express our sympathy for the family at this sad time. We will continue the family in prayer for peace and comfort.

I was surprised and saddened to learn of Sam’s passing. Sam and I were MUSC Wellness Center workout buddies. We were also fellow Tulane “Greenies” and mutual admirers of “the Big Easy.” Sam was an esteemed friend and I will miss our camaraderie. May he Rest In Peace.

James “Boomer” Breeden

Dearest Susan, Allison, Jonathan and family,
We were so very saddened to hear this sad news. We have shared a history of friendship and so many wonderful memories. Sam was one of the kindest and gentlest person we were blessed to have shared this journey with. Sending Love to you all. Cynthia and Stanley

Sam was one of our favorite people. We treasured him for his sweetness, warmth, steady demeanor, kindness and friendship. The world and our lives are much poorer for his passing.
Madeline and Arthur Millman

I only had the privilege of knowing Sam for two weeks as the receptionist at his law firm. He and his son are the kindest employers I have ever worked for, Sam would take time out of his day to chat with me and his son has followed in his footsteps by being very kind to his employees and I think he asked me how my day is going everyday that I have been with their firm.

Patty and I were so sad to hear of Sams passing. Sam was a gentleman and a gentle man. He will be missed by everyone who had the good fortune to have known him. Marshall

Sam was a wonderful guy Family was so important to him you could see that in the way that he conducted his life He will be sorely missed And left a wonderful message how to act is responsible individual

Sam was our Bank's attorney for 16 years. Through that time Sam and I worked closely together on all types of legal issues. Sam was a great attorney and he taught me a lot. He and I helped each other through difficult times and we developed a great friendship. I will miss my great friend dearly. Our condolences and prayers go out to Susan, Jonathon, Allison, and the grandchildren. Our thoughts and prayers are also with Charles and Susan, and Arlene. God Bless.

I met Sam and his lovely wife at my niece's wedding. He was an amazing person, and I am thankful I was privileged to spend some time with him and his wife. God be with you all during this trying time.

To The Altman Family -- for the past decade working along side Allison we have shared so much together. Yes, the ups-and-downs of building one of the world's top PR firms, but also riding the roller coaster of family life. And as I sit here tonight back in Chicago, I feel so incredibly fortunate that getting to know her dad, Sam, was part of our journey. Sam was my kinda guy -- a true southern gentleman -- thoughtful in conversation, full of good/interesting stories, smart, caring, fun -- and bursting with pride in his family. I loved seeing him dote on Susan and beam when talking about Allison & Todd, Jack & Lily. He was one of those guys that I looked at and thought "he's got it all ... the wife, the kids, the grandkids, the career, the community ..." He lived a big and meaningful life. Allison and I work together. But I feel like a part of her family. Because she welcomed me and my family into hers, with the incredible added bonus of knowing Susan & Sam, too. My heart aches tonight for every member of the Altman family, but it is also full because I got to know Sam. Big hugs from the South Side of Chicago. Love, Grant & Family

I worked with Sam over the past several months as his paralegal. He had a wealth of knowledge which he generously shared. I learned much from him and his expertise and tact will be missed. Many prayers for his family and many friends.

Sam, Dear Sam,
Sam and I recently worked together on the ILA project. Started as business associate and progressed to close friendship.
Sam was a true GENTLEman in every sense of the word. Really sneeky sense of humor, saying things that came out of nowhere that would make you bend double.
Sam mentioned his family often and enjoyed traveling with family and friends.
I will miss him, as his family and this City will, every day.
John Nance

Susan and family, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and love are with you..
I hope that your good memories will help you all at this time.
My memories of both Sam and Susie at Camp Blue Star will remain with me always. You both were so welcoming to this little kid from Canada.
May Sam Rest In Peace and May you have no more sorrow for a very long time.

Annette ShermanP

So very sorry to hear about my cousin Sam. My sympathy to his family and wife Susan. RIP Sam.

Our deepest sympathy,
Cathy & Ty Cline

I have known and worked with Sam for 35 years, and have always been proud to call Sam my friend. I am so saddened by his passing, and my thoughts & prayers go out to his family.