Stewart Friedman passed away suddenly on Wednesday October 11, 2017. Stewart was a loving, father, husband, grandfather, brother and uncle. He is survived by his wife, Manuela Friedman, his three daughters, Andrea Palmateer, Alison Bliss and Amanda Johnson, his son Silvan Friedman, eight grandchildren, his sisters Cookie Melito and Jill Sanislo and many other family members. Stewart loved life, his family, the beach and good food. He was a charming, charismatic, generous man who took every opportunity to crack a joke and make people laugh. He had a heart of gold. He will be dearly missed by his family and everybody who had the pleasure of knowing him. Funeral services will be held graveside at Fairview Cemetery on Sunday October 15 at 12pm. Service will be officiated by Cantor Moshe Pinchover. Directly after the service friends may call at the home of his niece Danielle Wu at 42 Tumblebrook Lane West Hartford until 7:00pm