Barry Friedman - Obituary

Barry Friedman

Barry Friedman
Barry passed away peaceably at home with his wife by his side on March 5, 2014. He was born in Brooklyn NY in 1941 where he resided until joining the US Navy in 1960. Barry moved to California in the 1960s and was employed by the City of Hope as a medical photographer. He left that profession to open up the Sea d Sea Inc. dive shop in Redondo Beach in 1969. Barry was forced to close the store in July 2013 due to medical problems. Barry was preceded in death by his parents Sidney and Zelda Friedman. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Nancy; three brothers and two sisters: Jerry, Lloyd, Harvey, Yvelle, and Adrienne; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of his life will be held in the Lighthouse Reception Room on March 13, 2014 at Rice Mortuary in Torrance from 5 to 7pm. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers please consider making a contribution to the charity of your choice. Please go to the mortuary's website, www.LAfuneral.com to send the family messages, share memories, or to obtain directions to the celebration. Check back to view the online video tribute. Sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com.

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Published in Daily Breeze from Mar. 11 to Mar. 13, 2014.

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March 16, 2014

Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss and will pray for you and the family . Barry will be missed he was a good friend and had a good heart ! Love John.

John Hernandez

March 14, 2014

Barry and his warmth will be truly missed, he taught me a lot.

Mark Jeter

March 13, 2014

We want to thank you for sharing your love of the sea with our daughter, Teresa. We appreciate all that you did for her through your inspiration and guidance. We will all miss you.

Robert & April Juarez

March 12, 2014

Barry was such a great man and staple of the village. Gary and I got certified through Sea D Sea and that enabled such an exciting underwater journey that continues. Barry was always smiling, enlightening, and full of great stories. He has touched so many lives and taught so many to cherish and respect our oceans and all inhabitants, above and below. He will be sorely missed but lives on in all of us who were lucky enough to know him. Condolences to his family. RIP, Barry.

Diane Mannone

March 12, 2014

It was always a pleasure to see and chat with Barry, whether at Sea D Sea talking about diving or across the driveway talking about how I nearly burnt his house down one Christmas; Either way he had a nice smile and a wicked wit. Karen and I will truly miss him. Love and prayers to Nancy.

Mark & Karen Grantham

March 12, 2014

I'll be there Thursday to honor the spirit of this devoted son of the sea. Barry was always a friendly face to the newbie diver and a respected colleague of the seasoned professional. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends; may his memory always be a blessing to you.

Kathryn Kempton

March 12, 2014

I will always remember Barry with loving thoughts and wonderful memories. Remembering the first day Nancy and I first met him .... Our prayers and deepest sympathy to you Nancy. I know he will be missed. Always Veronica and Hubert.

Veronica Kwan

March 12, 2014

Thank you Barry for being my dive instructor all those years ago when I was just a kid in December 1977. I
learned a lot about the sea and diving safety from you. I still have some of the excellent gear from those days that I bought at your store for your dive trips, and it still works great. I enjoyed our conversations over the years, and you will be missed and fondly remembered by many people. Thanks for everything, Barry.

Stefan Elming

March 12, 2014

It was an honor to know and care for him. Barry had such a wit and wonderful sense of humor. My best to Nancy and his siblings.. it is always hard to part with someone so special.

Mary D.

March 11, 2014

Remembering the good times with Barry and Nancy, Barry will always hold a spot in our hearts. Love you both...

John and Deb Hernandez

March 11, 2014

All of us at Pacific Wilderness are extremely sad to hear of Barry's passing. Barry / Sea d Sea was always a friendly competitor and Barry was a great, soft-spoken man. He was good for the Dive Industry - gently promoting diving to people of all ages...including selling me my first set of Snorkeling Gear in 1976.
He will be missed. Our best to Nancy.

Pacific Wilderness

March 11, 2014

Thank you Barry for all you did for the dive community, you will be missed.

Dan Rood

March 11, 2014

The Meistrell Family and the folks at Dive N' Surf would like to send their condolences to The Friedman Family. Barry was a well liked Dive Business Owner and enthusiast in the community, and we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Dive N' Surf, Inc.

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