Alan

Beckerman

Dover chapel- Alan Richard Beckerman, 83, passed away on August 26, 2026. Born on October 2, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, Alan was the son of the late Aaron Beckerman and Martha (Solow) Beckerman. Alan was a highly educated and accomplished man who earned his Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He began his professional life as a chemical engineer before ultimately choosing to pursue an entrepreneurial path. Alan founded Peter Alan, Inc., where he built a successful career producing and selling Halloween costumes and accessories. He remained dedicated to his business for many years before retiring. In 1965, Alan married Melanie Sesholtz, with whom he shared his life and raised their two children. Alan was predeceased by his beloved wife, Melanie in 2015. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Alan was a devoted family man and an avid dog lover. He cherished the companionship of his four-legged grand dogs Ozzy and Hazel and the happiness they brought to him. Alan’s life was marked by intelligence, ambition, independence, and an entrepreneurial spirit. From his beginnings in chemical engineering to building a business of his own, he created a life defined by hard work and accomplishment. Above all, he leaves behind the family he loved and a lifetime of memories that will continue to be treasured. Survivors include his daughter Robyn Grodsky (Jonathan), son Andrew Beckerman and grandson Aaron Grodsky, all of Rockaway Township, NJ, brother Stanley Beckerman and extended family and friends who will remember him fondly. 

Services are graveside on Sunday, August 30th, at 11:30 at Cedar Park Cemetery, located at 735 Forest Avenue in Paramus.