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Edward Friebel Obituary

Friebel, Edward H. ALBANY Edward H. Friebel, 92, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012 surrounded by family members and friends at the Teresian House Nursing Home. In recent years, most everyone referred to him as Eddie. Born in Albany, Eddie was a 1937 graduate of Albany High School. He served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after many years of service. Eddie was very helpful to others, was a good man, a hard worker and had a great sense of humor. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. His last years were spent at the Teresian House Nursing Home where he received loving care from many new friends. Edward was the husband of the late Laura DeGroff Friebel; father of Dennis Friebel (Janie) of Yorktowne, Va., Edward Friebel of Guilderland and Susan Friebel of Guilderland; brother of the late Frederick Friebel; grandfather of Steven, Michael, Derlene, Nicholas, Patrick and Christina; and great-grandfather of Laura, Trinity and Andrew. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning at the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, Voorheesville. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Colonie. Calling hours will be Sunday from 3 - 5 p.m. in the funeral home. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Teresian House Nursing Home, 200 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12203. reillyandsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2012.

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Nancy Bogusch

March 14, 2012

Ed, Derrie and Nick,
I'm sorry for your loss, but know you spent many happy years with him. Love you all, Nancy

March 12, 2012

To Dennis & Janie: Was sorry to hear about your Dad. How fortunate to have him for so long. It is so hard to loose a parent, no matter what age we are. My thoughts are with you. Kathy (Ertel) Zelker

John Hotaling

March 12, 2012

We were very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. John and Kathy Hotaling

March 12, 2012

Sue - sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you. Floyd

March 12, 2012

My great uncle loved to tell stories of his post office days, and "Eddie" was a name he mentioned often with a smile. I know he considered him a close friend. With deepest sympathy for your loss.

March 11, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Ed when I was a young real estate salesperson at Roberts Real Estate and remember Ed's great sense of humor, his smile and the fact that he loved to laugh. Ed was a wonderful man. Joe Sullivan (Cohoes, NY)

Paul Roman

March 10, 2012

Sue and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I will remember his great sense of humor and how much he cared for you all. I will not attend the services since I will be out of town but will keep you in my prayers.

March 10, 2012

Dear Ed and family, so sorry we will not be able to attend any of the services for your Dad. We are in Norway for the birth of our 2nd grandchild, Olivia, who was born on the 8th. We know your Dad was well taken care of and enjoyed your frequent visits. We hope you find comfort in the memories of times spent together. Love, Mary and Bill BOwen

Marilynn Avery

March 10, 2012

Dear Eddie & the entire Friebel Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I know your Dad enjoyed his life & now he will be a Guardian Angel for all of you. Cherish your memories always.

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