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Harvey Friedman Obituary
He leaves a son, Ricky Smith and his wife Bari of Otis, Louisiana; a brother, Steven Friedman and his wife Carol of Framingham; a sister, Robin wife of Robert Stone of Worcester; a step-brother, Steven Wolfe and his wife Judy of Worcester and several nieces and nephews.
He was born in Worcester and was the son of Isadore Philip Friedman and Evelyne (Seidner) Friedman Wolfe and was a lifelong resident.
He received a masters degree in Social Work at Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa and was a social worker for many years at the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance before retiring seven years ago.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH in Perlman Funeral Home, 1026 Main St. Burial will be in Worcester Hebrew Cemetery in Auburn.
Memorial Observance will be held through Thursday Evening, Sept. 18th and 1 PM to 5 PM on Friday, Sept. 19th at the residence of Robin and Robert Stone, 132 South Flagg St.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harvey Friedman
Sherrye Weinstein
October 1, 2008
I will always think of Mickey as "Harvey", because he was Harvey when we were kids. He was such a kind and generous person. He took in those in need, and a couple of them became his kids. He fed treats to every animal in the neighborhood, including the squirrels and chipmunks. I will always remember him with his dog Lady, his companion for so many years. I miss our conversations, and his jokes. He could always bring a smile to the face of anyone he met, and he brought plenty of laughter to all of us.
Richard Fougere
September 23, 2008
How does one say good-bye to a close pal of so many years ? Mickey and I had a great friendship, filled with animated political discussions, much humor and great road trips. His boundless generosity and kindnesses will never be forgotten. He is irreplaceable, and I shall miss him very much.
Nancy (Lingner) Carson
September 20, 2008
You don't know me, but I babysat both of the boys on South Flagg Street many years ago and was sad to see the obituary. I live in Alabama now and was in Worcester for a relative's funeral. I was very fond of both Evelyn and Phil. My sincere condolences to the family.
Erica Shiffrin
September 19, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mickey. He was part of our family though not by blood. I know he was very very fond of my grandmother and grandfather (Esther and Lawrence Freeman). He will be missed. He is watching over us now and back visiting our loved ones that have passed on. You will be missed Mickey. May you rest in peace.
Ronda (Freeman) Shiffrin
September 18, 2008
Mickey was the best friend my mother ever had. The relationship was always like family to us. Mickey was one happy optomist. He loved life and used it wisely. I will miss him very much.
Patti Eklund
September 18, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the time of your loss. We will miss Harvey at St Vincent Dialysis. He had a dry wit that always made us laugh. Our memories will keep him in our hearts.
john harrington
September 18, 2008
I am very sorry for you loss mickey was a great day and helped a lot of people loved to tease him about the yankess my thoughts and prayers are with him
Douglas Brown
September 17, 2008
A kind and generous man gone too soon. Sorry for your loss.
Joyce & Mark Medeiros
September 17, 2008
We're very sorry for the loss of your brother, Mickey. Sorry we can't be at the funeral or the house, but our thoughts & love are sent to you
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