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Seymour FRIEDMAN Obituary

FRIEDMAN Seymour Seymour Friedman passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010, at his home in Fort Myers, FL. His loving wife of 49 years, Charlene Sakols Friedman, was at his side along with their sons, Bert and Craig. Sy was from Easton, PA, where he graduated from Lafayette College. He served in the 7th Cavalry during the occupation of Japan. He lived in Toledo for 39 years, where he owned Baskin-Robbins at Cricket-West Shopping Center and later, QuickPrint, on Secor Road. Sy is survived by his wife, Charlene; sons, Bert (Linda); Craig (Shelly); granddaughter, Taylor; grandson, Ryan; sister, Evelyn Perlmutter; along with nieces and nephews. Services will be held Sunday, August 29, 1 p.m. at Robert H. Wick/ Wisniewski Funeral Home, 2426 N. Reynolds Road, followed by burial at Eagle Point Cemetery in Rossford. The family will receive friends at the home of Jan and Bob Weaver, Toledo. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, to benefit the HealthPark ICU, P.O. Box 2218, Fort Myers, FL 33902.

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Published by The Blade from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, 2010.

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Richard Buchanan

August 28, 2010

Sy was my first boss at the Baskin Robbins in Toledo. I lived down the block on Pemberton. He was a wonderful man and a quiet, hardworking example for me always. My condolences, but also my strong positive memories of mentor, a friend and an example of positive entrepreneurship.

Richard D. Buchanan
Peterborough, NH

August 28, 2010

Dear Charlene, We were so saddened to learn of Sy's passing. We have such fond memories of being your neighbors "across the lake" in Parker Lakes, and have thought of you both often. Please know that you are in our prayers now and always. Jon & Colleen Miller

Judy Rosenberg Hansen

August 27, 2010

My dear cousin Charlene,I'm sorry to learn of your loss, may Sy rest in peace and may you find comfort in the memories you shared.

Bernie Solomon

August 27, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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