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.

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

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

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

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

Daniel Levine

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

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!

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.

What a gentle man. A great guy.

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

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

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