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Gilbert R. Friedman
Virginia Beach - Gilbert Reuben Friedman, 88, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 in a local hospital. He was the owner and President for over 57 years of M & G Sales Co., Inc., the Army & Navy Store on Granby Street. Born in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Bessie Glazer Friedman and Max Friedman.
Gilbert was a graduate of Maury High School, Class of 1944 and attended the University of Virginia where he was a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity. Before college he went into the U. S. Army, 36th Infantry Division during W.W. II. During his service he was awarded two bronze stars, two Purple Hearts, and the Combat Infantry Badge. He also toured with the 36th Infantry Band and studied music at the University of Heidleberg.
Gilbert was a Charter Member of Temple Israel in Norfolk, and was more recently a member of Temple Emanuel in Virginia Beach. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, and the Jewish War Veterans of America. One of his great passions was his yard and gardening, where he spent many hours during his retirement.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Trudy J. Friedman; daughter, Laura Friedman Buzard of Norfolk; son, Larry R. Friedman and wife Carol of Virginia Beach; sister, Lois F. Einhorn and husband Barry of Norfolk; grandchildren, Aaron Friedman of Raleigh, NC and Rachelle Chapman and husband Chris of Knightdale, NC; great grandson, Jeremiah Wycoff of Norfolk; niece, Wendy Brodsky and husband Ron; and a nephew, Martin Einhorn and wife Susan.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2014 in the Norfolk Chapel of H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., with Rabbi Marc Kraus and Rabbi Michael Panitz officiating. Burial will follow with military honors in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rachelle E. Friedman 1st Party Special Needs Trust, P.O. Box 1943, Norfolk, VA 23501. Online condolences may be offered to the family through www.hdoliver.com.
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Robert and Raya Hoskinson
February 23, 2021
Mrs. Friedman, Larry and Laura Mr G was a very good man .He treated me like family and I will always remember that.
Charles Chalmers
March 10, 2014
To Larry and the Friedman Family,
My condolences on the passing of your patriach and courageous WWII veteran. He represented "The Greatest Generation" well and, along with your sorrow, I know you're all quite proud of his service and VFW years. May our loving and merciful God provide salve to assuage your sadness. Keith (Cox HS Classmate of Larry's)
Keith Johnson
March 5, 2014
Many condolences I remember him well, along with your Dad. I shopped for myself , my sons & the Scouts many times at your place. I was an employee of Sid Biberman at his motorcycle shop in Norfolk who knew your grandfather well.
Stan Ellefson
March 4, 2014
Trudy,
We are truly sorry to read this on the internet. Our wishes go with you and all.
Raya and Bobby
March 2, 2014
The Freidman Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carl & Debbie Kadow
Greer, SC
March 1, 2014
Trudy and Family, I want to express my heart felt sympathy and sorrow for all of you at this difficult time. May God be with you. If there is anything I can do to help in any way let me know. Sincerely Ruby Harris
March 1, 2014
In passing, as a frequent customer, he was a really likable guy, pleasant, with an inquiring mind and a great sense of humor; too bad we live for only a few years but memories greatly extend his.
Robert McKenzie
March 1, 2014
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