Alan Slepp, 85, passed away on May 9, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Lynda née Hillenius, and five children, Beth, Joey (Karen), Ben (Flora), Katelyn (Anthony), and Michelle (Kevin). He is also survived by his six grandchildren Cori, Tanner (Katie), Jonathan, Nick, Connor, Zachary, and one great-grandson, Oliver. He was predeceased by his sister Elaine and brother-in-law Morris, and is survived by his brother Paul (Vickie).
Alan had a varied professional life, starting off selling peanuts in Yankee Stadium, serving in the Air Force, becoming a successful business owner, and receiving his Masters in business from Columbia. Alan also pursued many personal passions including professional acting, being a Benjamin Franklin impersonator, painting prolifically, and even climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Alan also contributed many hours volunteering for the town of Franklin Lakes as a coach, on the Board of Health, teaching acting, a leader in the Boy Scouts. He was also instrumental in the creation of the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve.
Alan was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, brother and brother-in-law, uncle, son and son-in-law, and friend to many. Everyone who knew him was touched by his creativity, humor, selflessness, and intelligence. Alan enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing hearts, watching the Yankees, eating dessert, and spending time at his summer home in Maine.
Following a stroke in 2010, Alan was an active member of the Adler Aphasia Center. The family is asking that if anyone chooses to donate in his memory, donations can be made to this wonderful organization- more information can be found at https://adleraphasiacenter.org/


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