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Irving

(J.)

Friedman

Obituary

Irving Joel Friedman was born on March 20, 1943 in the Bronx, New York, the son of Ben A. & Estella Friedman. He passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday afternoon, July 1, 2014, in Suffield, CT amongst his immediate family following a half-year battle with lung cancer. He was 71 years old.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1960-1962, also over in Germany.

Irving graduated from Florida State University in a mere two years; he was a highly intelligent individual and possessed phenomenal insight. During this time, his long-running interest in politics and activism began when he aided in numerous protests during the Civil Rights Movement.

He was employed by CIGNA for 24 years, eventually assuming the role of Vice President of Facilities Management, before moving on to also work with Reliance National in New York City and subsequently as a consultant for the Lincoln Financial Group.

Irving’s extraordinary interest in politics & global news most likely led him also to engage so actively in his local community in Suffield, which he called home since 1973. In the past he served on the Board of Finance, the Advisory Commission on Capital Expenditures, the Water Pollution Control Authority and the Friends of the Kent Memorial Library Board. He was currently involved on the Suffield Democratic Town Committee, which he had been for several years, and was also certified as a Justice of the Peace.

After Irv’s retirement, he continued to pursue his most favorite activities, such as cycling, hiking, cross-country skiing, & snow-shoeing: primarily enjoying time with friends & family in the great outdoors. Whether merely driving to their vacation home in Chester, VT or around the country or even globe, he enjoyed travel greatly and the thrill of new experiences. Just the previous year, in 2013, Irving had also logged over 6000 miles on his bicycle at age 70.

A devoted and loving husband, as well as an exemplary role model as a father, Irving is survived by wife Dian Debra Friedman, along with their two sons, Benjamin Aaron & Joshua Jason.

Funeral service is scheduled for today, Thursday July 3, 2014 at 1 PM at the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave, Hartford. Please send any donations in his memory to The Jimmy Fund or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, or to the Village For Families & Children in Hartford.

The family would also like to mention their extreme gratitude during this time to Kathy Ostrowski from Masonicare along with Dr. Geoffrey Oxnard & the staff of the Dana-Farber Institute.

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From: Thomas M. Barrett

From Waltham, MA

Posted On: July 31, 2014

School Holiday Parties,Vermont, Cross Country Skiing, Dinners, friendship,conversations, New York City

Irv was a good man, a good friend, a good father and faamily man, and husband

From: Ann Sapelli

From East Longmeadow, MA

Posted On: July 4, 2014

Dian and Family

I am so sorry for the loss of Irv, he will be missed by the many lives he touched. I will always remember how warmly Irv welcomed me on every bank ride and outings, he was such a good friend to so many and always welcome everyone.
With deepest sympathy.

Ann

From: chris barrett

From granby, ct

Posted On: July 4, 2014

I met Irv 46 years ago at the Armory Street School Christmas party and he and Dian have been my good friends since. Over the years I've watched Irv become a homeowner, become a father, become a very hard working provider for his family, become a support for Dian in all her chosen adventures, become an avid traveler, become a cyclist, and all the while remaining steadfast in his strong love for family and friends. His life made a difference to many and that is his legacy. We will all carry Irv in our hearts and emulate him in our deeds. Deepest sympathy to Dian and the boys.

From: Mike Cronin

From Hampden, MA

Posted On: July 9, 2014

Extending my condolences to the family of Irving Friedman. He will be missed by his many friends.

From: David Benton

From Avon, CT

Posted On: July 8, 2014

Bicycling with Yankee Pedalers and cross country skiing in VT.

From: Ron DeGray

From Glastonbury, CT

Posted On: July 3, 2014

In the words of Emily Dickinson:

The Bustle in a House (1108)
BY EMILY DICKINSON
The Bustle in a House
The Morning after Death
Is solemnest of industries
Enacted opon Earth –

The Sweeping up the Heart
And putting Love away
We shall not want to use again
Until Eternity –

Sincerely,

Ron

From: Elizabeth A Siwinski

From Belchertown, Massachusetts

Posted On: July 3, 2014

It was a privilege and pleasure to have known Irv these last 10 years both as a friend and riding partner. Irv was a great friend when I most needed one. He enriched my life in so many ways. He will live in my heart forever.

From: David Dinn

From Somers, CT

Posted On: July 3, 2014

As an active member of several cycling clubs Irv led numerous enjoyable rides but I was lucky enough to have a couple of one-on-one ride experiences with him. His unbounded energy and enthusiasm as a cyclist 10 years my senior will always be an inspiration to me. I'll miss him.

From: Fran Golden

From Somers, Ct.

Posted On: July 3, 2014

With fond memories and my deepest sympathy , Irv was instrumental in developing a second riding group with the Springfield Cyclonauts!

From: Mary Ann Siron

From Westfield, Ma

Posted On: July 2, 2014

Will always remember with fond memories cycling with Irv and Dian ,so many wonderful memories,it was wonderful knowing you Irv. Thank you, Mary Ann Siron

From: Dennis Delaronde

From Granby, MA

Posted On: July 2, 2014

Dear Dian and family. I am very saddened at the passing of a fine man. A good Husband and father. I got to meet you and Irv later in life through the Cyclonauts cycling club. I will miss Irv. I will even miss his unusual cycling cadence while pedaling behind him. Dian, let me know if there is anything that I can do to help.

Love,
Dennis Delaronde

From: Richard & Ellie Binns

From Suffield, ct

Posted On: July 2, 2014

Irv was a wonderful, insightful man who "acted locally and thought globally". His enthusiasm and energy will be missed by all of us.
He always had a great sense of humor and a twinkle in his eye.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dian, Ben and Josh and his many friends. Suffield has lost a caring and generous community member.
Ellie & Richard Binns

From: Ted Jeremicz

From Springfield, Ma

Posted On: July 2, 2014

To the guy who encouraged me to do a Century ride and become a better biker.
You will surely be missed Irve.
RIP
Ted

From: Ted Jeremicz

From ,

Posted On: July 2, 2014

From: Joe & Janet Parslow

From Feeding Hills, Ma

Posted On: July 2, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dian. Irv was truly a special person and an inspiration to the bike club. He will surely be missed by all.

From: Fran Golden

From Somers, Ct.

Posted On: July 2, 2014

With fond memories and my deepest sympathy , Irv was instrumental in developing a second riding group with the Springfield Cyclonauts!

From: Natalie and Peter Das

From Suffield, ct

Posted On: July 2, 2014

A wonderful neighbor and friend for more than 35 years, Irv will be missed every day. We were Co-workers at Cigna and my PC go-to man on the spot. He was patient when I called and did his homework to solve a puzzling problem. We loved him.

Our sincerest sympathy is extended to Dian and Ben as well as Jason.

From: William Burgart

From Easthampton, Massachusetts

Posted On: July 2, 2014

I remember us riding to Maine together. My Fiancee Marianne remembers you at the Cape,

From: Robert Dickinson

From South Windsor, Connecticut

Posted On: July 2, 2014

From: Mary Ann Siron

From Westfield, Ma

Posted On: July 2, 2014

Will always remember with fond memories cycling with Irv and Dian ,so many wonderful memories,it was wonderful knowing you Irv. Thank you, Mary Ann Siron

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