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Joshua Friedman Obituary
Josh was born in Voorhees, N.J., to Bruce and Patricia Friedman, and was the older brother of Noah and Katie.
Josh was a junior at Unionville High School.
Joshua had a magnetic personality. He was in the drama group, a member of the Best Buddies, a camper at Bournelyf Camp and also played baseball for the Bears KAU Challenger baseball team.
A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 15 E. Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester.
Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the church.
Interment will be in Birmingham-Lafayette Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Josh's name to Bournlyf Camp, 1066 S. New St., West Chester, PA 19382, would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be made at www.donohuefuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Friedman
David Santucci
December 6, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. We met at the Philadelphia Heroclix event that was ran for Joshua on October 1st.
My company is normally business formal attire. However on certain days, we can dress down if we donate $3 to a charity. We're not a large office but we made a small donation in Joshua's name to www.dkmsamericas.org today with our most recent dress down proceeds.
Joshua and your family are in our prayers.
Doug Banski
November 28, 2011
Bruce, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Judi + Howard Peltzman
November 24, 2011
We are so sad. Will always have memories of Josh getting french fries at the deli. I wish I knew the right words Just know we are thinking of you with so much love and sadness
November 22, 2011
Dear Bruce, Pattie, Noah and Katie
We were so deeply saddened to hear about Josh. Words cannot describe it. May Josh's wonderful spirit serve to get you through these difficult times.
Love,
Dave, Sharon, Noa and Sasha Berney
Diand Hlywiak
November 22, 2011
Watch over us, j-man. Thanks for the rain today. We know it is because you are holding court in Heaven and making everyone laugh until they were crying. My superhero. I wish I could be as coll as you, but you already set me straight and said I couldn't. Xoxo
Luci McClure & Family
November 22, 2011
Dear Pattie, Bruce, Noah & Katie,
Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with you. I will always have fond memories of Josh's bright smile and wonderful spirit. He brightened up every room he walked into!
Alexis Hartzell
November 22, 2011
I'm very glad to have met your son, even though he and I weren't very close in school.
Now he'll be able to meet my grandpa's and nana in Heaven.
The Kelbaugh's
November 22, 2011
Dear Friedman's - Josh was such a great kid and inspiration to everybody he ever came in contact with. You should be very proud of your beautiful family - I know Josh is smiling down on us from heaven and waiting patiently to play another game of "Batman" with DJ and Tyler! May God and your friends comfort you during this difficult time.
Sam and Marie Spera
November 22, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the family for their great loss...may Josh rest in peace...God Bless...
November 22, 2011
Dear Friedman Family,
My heart and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May Christ hold you in his arms as he holds your precious child.
Patt Fagnani (classmate of Wanda)
Pat Fitzpatrick
November 22, 2011
Bruce, Pattie, Noah and Katie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Josh was a great inspiration to our hockey players as the assistant team manager for the Unionville MS Ice Hockey Team. The players, parents and coaches all loved him. He will be missed and always be remembered for his great spirit.
Coach and friend Pat Fitzpatrick along with, Gale, Cara and Gillian
November 21, 2011
Bruce, Patty, Noah and Katie: You are all in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. Josh was a wonderful person with a smile for everyone. We will miss him. Love, Dr. & Mrs. Hartzell (Dawn Seifried's parents)
November 21, 2011
Thank you God, you have brought another true Angel to heaven. May his family be blessed at his coming home.
Jessica White
November 21, 2011
I work with another child at camp and have gotten to know Josh. I will truly miss seeing hime very summer. Whenever I think of superman or any other superhero, I will always think of him <3
Yes! Josh nailed it!
Andi Hanna
November 21, 2011
Pattie and Bruce, I'm so sorry to hear about Josh. He had such a big personality-so funny, a bit mischievous, and very unique. I'm smiling just remembering him! I'm so glad I had the chance to know him. My sympathies are with you.
November 21, 2011
Dear Patty and Bruce, I am so sorry to hear of Josh's passing. He was such a ray of sunshine. He always smiled and waived whenever I saw him. I am thinking of you all during this deeply sad time. With love, Shelly Seibert
Jori Hake
November 21, 2011
I was Josh's teacher from 2003 to 2006. It was my profound privilege to know he and his family. Most people will remember Josh for his great sense of humor. There was the time during a math lesson that Josh took hold of the dice (use for adding and number identification), shook them and yelled, “Katie needs a new pair of shoes!” Then there was the time he looked up at me after meeting my 6'1” platinum blonde daughter and asked, “Mrs. Hake, Can I ask your daughter on a date?” I remember the time Josh arrived in class with a picture of him being held up by the Eagles football team. At which time he showed me the autographed football he was given. He asked me, “Why did they write all over it?” More than once, Josh would go up on the stage in the cafeteria and entertain the other students through lunch. It never occurred to anyone to stop him. No one wanted to. We all loved him so much. Josh was an expert on the fine art of the whoopee cushion and hand buzzer. Cheese doodles were a daily staple. When they were made briefly with food coloring that would change your tongue to blue, he was even more in his glory. He once tricked our technology consultant to eat the colorful Cheetos before going to an important meeting. Josh would make appointments with the guidance counselor just to sit and talk about girls. These meetings usually occurred when he was supposed to be in either reading or math class.
Many people have never seen a shooting star. I have.
I've been lucky enough to spend years with shooting stars. They enter your life, shine brighter than all else, and make your life sweeter than you ever believed possible. What you need to do to have this awesome experience is to open your eyes, your heart, and your mind. You will not regret it.
So, wake up early and search the sky for shooting stars. If you find one, hang on to it. Your life will be much richer for the time you had with it.
Thank you, Bruce, Pattie, Noah, and Katie for sharing Josh. God chose the best possible family to care for His shooting star on earth.
Linda Schneider
November 21, 2011
Bruce and Pattie, Josh was such a sparkling child. He always made me smile. I am honored to have known him. My heart hurts for you all.
November 21, 2011
We are so sorry and extend our condolences.
Brenda (cousin of Dawn Seifried)
Blake Vai
November 21, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Blake Vai RN/Nemours
Jodie Sweetin
November 21, 2011
I am so, so terribly sorry to hear of Josh's passing. I am sending love and prayers your way.
Aaron & Bridie Owens
November 21, 2011
To Josh's Family, we wish we had the pleasure to have known Josh and want to extend our deepest condolences for his family and friends. From Aaron & Bridie Owens
Diane Hlywiak
November 21, 2011
Josh,
You have made me a better person because I had the honor of knowing you. You have taught me lessons that I will keep in my heart until we meet again, buddy.
Keith Fishlock
November 21, 2011
Dear Bruce, Pattie and family
I am so sorry to hear of Josh passing. His funny stories, talk of superheros, and innocence were always very special to me. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Keith Fishlock Day Med/Nemours
Helen Gallowitz
November 21, 2011
Josh you had the ability to light up any room you entered. Chris and I always said you were like the mayor in our little part of the world. Your bright light will shine whenever I look up in the night sky. You are now among the angels. Peace be with you...Bruce, Pattie, Noah and Katie. Josh will forever be in our hearts. Mr and Mrs. G
karen ruble
November 21, 2011
To the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lena Diana
November 21, 2011
Don't think of him as gone away –
his journey's just begun;
life holds so many facets –
this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years
Think how he must be wishing
that we could know, today,
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of him living
in the hearts of those he touched…
for nothing loved is ever lost –
and he was loved so much.
And what a journey it will be Josh....you will be forever in our hearts....rest easy little angel and fly free...my thoughts, love and prayers are with you all
Toni Slowinski
November 21, 2011
Dear Bruce, Pattie and family,
Words cannot express what I just felt when I saw that Josh had passed. I have such sweet memories of him and Stefan playing at your place in Voorhees. Heaven indeed has a very special angel today. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Caryn Selagy
November 21, 2011
Bruce, Josh was such a funny, spirited, fiesty kid! I can still remember him in the "Get Smart" play, following Dylan around and bopping people with his "bat". What a hoot! He had a great smile and was never afraid to jump right in and get in the middle of stuff. The world is better for having known him; our loss is truly heaven's gain. I trust you'll find smiles and warm-hearted laughter in the memories to help you through the difficult days ahead. Wishing you all peace and brighter tomorrows. ~ Caryn Selagy
Teresa Kane
November 21, 2011
Now is your time to soar....fly sweet angel, fly. We love you and will miss you sweet boy.
Phyllis Auspitz Cohen
November 21, 2011
Josh - your light will always be burning bright!
With love,
Cousin Phyllis
November 21, 2011
Bruce, Pattie and the entire family,
My prayers remain with all of you during this time. Heaven now has a special little angel to watch over you. I was honored to have met him.
Lou Morsa
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