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CURT FRIED Obituary

FRIED--Curt, 89, of Boca Raton, Florida and Ardsley, New York passed away Friday, April 12 after a brief illness. Curt is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Sally Gettleman Fried, his five children: Melanie, Arthur, Robert, Judy, and Daniel, and their spouses: Barry, Caren, Nancy, Jon and DeLaune. His legacy includes 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Curt Fried escaped Nazi persecution in September, 1939 when, at the age of 14, he and his 15 year old brother Irwin, boarded a train in Vienna headed for Paris. They arrived the very day France declared war on Germany and were forced to re-route to Rotterdam. They eventually made their way to Newark, NJ where they found safety with relatives. Curt attended Weequahic High School and then entered the US Army and served as a radio specialist working on the Burma Road in India and China. After military service, Fried returned to the Bronx where he co-founded H&H Photographers, a photography studio that has proudly served the New York metropolitan area for over 65 years. Soon after his return to New York, Curt met Sally, and started their beautiful family, first in the Bronx and eventually in Ardsley, NY. The Fried's have lived in Ardsley for over 55 years and all five children graduated from Ardsley High School. All five attended America's finest universities and graduate schools. Melanie is a world renowned Speech Pathologist, Arthur a successful health care entrepreneur, Robert an Academy Award winning producer and media entrepreneur, Judy a respected Urologist, and Daniel a successful film producer who has now taken over the management of H & H Photographers. Curt Fried was beloved by all that knew him for his brilliant mathematical mind, his infectious sense of humor, his perseverance and his reliability. He loved his family. He loved his Jewishness. He loved tennis, golf and kibbitzing in the bagel room at the Polo Club in Boca. And he loved America for which he was unendingly grateful. From very challenging beginnings, Curt Fried built a legacy of caring, character and consistency that is being perpetuated by his five children, 14 grandchildren and one (so far) great-grandchild. He is already missed; his memory serves as our inspiration. The funeral will take place at Greenburgh Hebrew Center, 515 Broadway. Dobbs Ferry NY on Monday, April 15 at noon, with burial to follow at Sharon Gardens Cemetery in Valhalla.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 15, 2013.

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Claude Foster

May 23, 2021

Just found out today 5/23/21...of your passing by accident googling Curt Freid on the web
My deepesr condolences to his family....R.I.P Curt...you hired me as a wedding videographer for H & H Photographers...in the 80's...
You were a fanastic human being, kind, caring full of compassion & very funny character....
Hope to me up w/ you one day Curt in the future.

April 25, 2013

Sally & family:we will miss seeing Curt & his charming smiles when we are at Polo Club. Our deepest sympathy.
Arlene & Norman Kreit

Jeanette Garan

April 18, 2013

Dear Sallie and family,
How very sorry we are to hear of Curts passing, Curt was a very kind and gentle man and had a great sense of humor. I know you will have wonderful memories of him, we were happy to have known him.
Hugs,Gary and Jeanette Garan

Richard Spain

April 15, 2013

My deepest condolences to the wonderful family of very caring, friendly, and wonderful individual. The community is, indeed, a better place for having had Curt as a resident, as he touched so many lives.

Deborah Fried

April 15, 2013

May he rest in peace. He was a kind and funny man.He raised 5 accompolished children and had wonderful grandchildren. As you put it so well, he was a hero in many ways. Know that your friend's are their for you during this difficult time. Rob your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
David, Deborah, Josh, Gabe Fried

April 15, 2013

During tihis difficult time may the love of friends and the loving comfort of The Lord be with you.
Psalm 9:9

April 15, 2013

My deepest condolences,

Harvey Schafler

April 15, 2013

My sincere condolences to the family. May your fond memories continue to be with you, and may you find comfort in Ps. 65:2.

Barbara Siegel Friedman

April 15, 2013

Dear Sally, Melanie, Arthur, Robert, Judy, and Daniel,
My sincerest sympathy on the death of Curt. He was a great man, and I am sure you will miss him. May he rest in Peace, knowing he left behind such a great legacy in his family.
Warmly,
Barbara Siegel Friedmsn,

April 15, 2013

Dear Fried Family, our heartful condolesences. great memories growing up and continued at the ASC. may his memory be a blessing. love Sue and Charlie Groppe

marilyn bresman

April 14, 2013

Dear Sally and family,
Our deep regrets to you and your entire family whom we have know for many years.
May you have all good memories of your years together.
Love,
Marilyn and Bill Bresman

Penny and Stan Kogan

April 14, 2013

Dearest Judy and Family,
The character of your father will live on forever in your family. Our deepest sympathies.

Dan Redler

April 14, 2013

When words are too fleeting, our thoughts and prayers are always there to express deep sympathy for your loss.

"May God console you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
Ha'makom yenahem etkhem betokh she'ar avelei Tziyonvi'Yerushalayim."

Katie Goldberg

April 14, 2013

With our sympathy and hugs, we reach out to this wonderful family offering our condolences at this very sad time. Love from Katie and Michael Goldberg and family

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