Passed away on July 2, 2025, at age 75.  Preceded in death by parents Sylvia and Meyer Palay, brother Howard Palay, and dear cousins Gil and Dottie Palay.  Beloved husband of 50 years to his high school sweetheart, Lesley (nee Huxley).  Dear father of Mikhael (Nettie) Palay, Samara (Ari) Shapiro, and Jared (Melissa) Palay.  Adored "Pops" of Peyton, Judah, Elana, Gabriel, Elijah, and Wyatt.  Further survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Alan was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated from Whitefish Bay High School in 1968.  After graduating from UW-Oshkosh, he returned to Milwaukee to join his father at "Palay's", a men's clothing store in Fox Point.  He then opened his own company, Pal Business Apparel.  Finding joy in all conversations, Alan had loved working in the insurance industry for the past 25 years.

Alan believed the meaning of life was to spend time with family and friends.  Always optimistic and upbeat, he lived his personal motto - "Life Is Good".

Funeral services Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Congregation Shalom, 7630 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Fox Point.  Burial to follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, 166 South Hawley Court, Milwaukee.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to American Cancer Society or Aurora Cancer Services Fund appreciated.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - posted online on July 6, 2025