Amy Johnson Altiero

Amy Johnson Altiero, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at the age of 68. Amy was born on March 10, 1955 in Fort Hood, Texas, grew up in Brown City, Michigan and went on to attend Michigan State University. Amy met her husband Nick in East Lansing, Michigan, where they resided until 2000 when they moved to New Orleans, Louisiana. She enjoyed home renovation and interior design completing four major home remodels over the years. Amy was a voracious reader who had nearly 3,000 books in her Kindle. She loved to cook and host gatherings where she refused to hire a caterer, making her events memorable and personal.

Cherished wife of Nicholas James Altiero for 44 years. Daughter of Kathryn Halmich Johnson and the late Wilbur Andrew Johnson. Loving mother of Elizabeth Poziemski (Joseph Poziemski). Sister of David Johnson (Joan Johnson) and the late Peter Johnson (Kim Johnson). Adoring grandmother of Addison Poziemski.

The family would like to give special thanks to Tulane Cancer Center for all their loving care and support.

At Amy’s request, no memorial or funeral services will be held. To share your fond thoughts, memories and condolences with the family, please visit the online guest book at https://www.lakelawnmetairie.com and consider donating to Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, an organization that Amy loyally supported. To make a memorial donation visit no-hunger.org and in the black navigation bar select “Help Today” then “Honor/Memorial Gift” from the drop down menu, on the donation page select the checkbox for “Make this gift in honor or memory of someone.”