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Maxwell

(M.)

Friedman

Obituary

Maxwell M. Friedman on November 1st slipped away peacefully. Born on July 5, 1918, he was the son of the late Barney and Anna Wallad Friedman. Max was a graduate of Weaver High School and later attended the University of Ohio. In 1946 he was discharged from the Army having served for 3 years. Later that year, he co-founded and opened the first Harmac Men’s Clothing Store which was in business for 50 years. In 1972, Max and Claire Elizabeth Meyhr were married and loved every moment of their 43 years together. He was a member of Avon Country Club and a longtime fan of the Boston Red Sox. He served on the Associate Board of Connecticut Bank and Trust in East Hartford, the East Hartford Chamber of Commerce and other civic organizations. Max was predeceased by his sisters Pearl Gellin and Rosalind Fishberg but is survived by his brother Alvin, loving nieces and nephews, Andrea, Amy, Tina, Bruce, Kenneth and their spouses and children. Max will miss playing cards with his good buddies at Avon Country Club. Funeral services are private. Memorial donations may be made to a Charity of the Donor’s Choice. To sign the guest book for Maxwell please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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Thursday, January 1, 1970

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Thursday, January 1, 1970

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From: Stanley Grudzinski

From ,

Posted On: May 1, 2021

Max was a good man, my father Frank was his tailor in East Hartford. Max let me hang out in the store when I was a little kid. He let me sweep up and give me a couple bucks. My father worked for Max for years and had a lot of respect for him.

From: Richard .t Gagne, Sr

From New Britain, CT

Posted On: November 6, 2015

Max was a good friend and I will miss him dearly, especially

his wonderful humor at the card table at Avon. Dick Gagne

From: Buz Kohn

From Bloomfield, ct

Posted On: November 2, 2015

What a terrific man!Great friend of my father.Buz

From: Daniel Levine

From Charleston, South Carolina

Posted On: November 2, 2015

To the Friedman Family our condolences on your loss. I have fond memories of both Max and his brother.

Daniel Levine

From: Terry Gellin

From Key Biscayne, FL

Posted On: November 2, 2015

Dear All the Friedmans:
When I think of Max, I smile. As kids, when we were all at Pearl and Sam's home,
he always teased us and told us jokes. I can hear his laughter. I remember going to Harmac to shop for my dad, and it was an outing- never a quick stop- as there was plenty of chatter.
My sympathy extends to you all,
Terry Gellin

From: Ori Clare

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: November 2, 2015

It was a pleasure whenever I connected with my cousin Max. Truly a sharp gentleman. Wishing the family much comfort in their memories of Max. HaMakom yenachem etchem!

From: Douglas Clark

From Farmington, CT

Posted On: November 3, 2015

Later in life, my Dad, Len Clark and Max developed a friendship and golfed together frequently at Avon CC. God bless Mr. Friedman and his family.

From: Diane and Seymour sard

From , Fl

Posted On: November 3, 2015

What a gentle man. A great guy.

From: Rich and Debra Rostowsky

From West Hartfod, CT

Posted On: November 3, 2015

Claire, Andrea and Michael,
Our hearts are saddened today by the loss of a loving husband and uncle. The ones we love will never be forgotten. May his memory be for a blessing.
With much love,
Debra and Rich

From: Steve Goddard

From Hartford, CT

Posted On: November 3, 2015

Today, I mourn the death of my first employer and the best I ever had, Maxwell Friedman. As a high school student, Max hired me as a stock boy for his haberdashery, Harmac Clothing Store on Main Street in East Hartford. During my high school and college years, I continued to work part time as a sales clerk, getting to know the business and learning what retail was all about.

The wisest lesson Max ever taught me (and he taught me plenty) was that "The customer is always right!" Over a half-century as a practicing lawyer and a businessman, I learned to apply Max's lessons in my daily life, working many hours in the East Hartford store and for his brother Alvin in the West Hartford store. Beyond Max's wisdom was a sense of humor that just wouldn't quit. Over the decades, I'd drop in on Max for a cup of coffee and together recall old times.

The debts I owe Max Friedman I'll never be able to repay.

All my best wishes to his family.

Steve Goddard

From: Barbara and Bob Hurwit

From Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Posted On: November 3, 2015

Dear Claire, Alvin, and family,

We will always remember Max’s great, warm smile and his laughter as he told a good joke. Max was a bright, interesting, and most trustworthy man. He so enjoyed the company of good friends, whether it was at the golf course, playing cards, working out at the JCC, or just socializing. Max was a delight to be with and always impeccably dressed. We enjoyed many long years of friendship and always looked forward to our times together in Hartford and Florida.

And most of all, Claire, he loved you and was so totally devoted to you throughout your 43 years of marriage. You were his princess.

He was a gracious, wonderful man whom we will all miss. We will remember him with great fondness in the days ahead.

Our sincerest condolences to you Claire, and all the family.

Barbara and Bob Hurwit

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