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Harry Friedman Obituary

FRIEDMAN, Harry Harry Friedman, 75, of Crane Rd., Ellington, died Monday, (July 12, 2004) at St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center. Born in Ellington, he was the son of the late Max and Sarah (Moskowitz) Friedman. He was a graduate of Rockville High School, class of 1946, and he served in the U.S. Marines Corps during the Korean Conflict. Harry ran Superior Propane Gas, Incorporated in Ellington from 1949-1980. He semi-retired in 1980, after the passing of his wife Maurine Ronner-Friedman. He served many years as Chairman of the Zoning Board in Ellington and as Treasurer/overseer of the Knesseth Israel Synagogue Cemetery in Ellington from the 1960's to the present. He also was on the Advisory Board at the former South Windsor Bank & Trust. Harry contributed much of his time to many organizations: Past Commander of the American Legion, Past Exalted Ruler of the Rockville Elks Club, and Past Master of the Oriental Masonic Lodge in Broad Brook. He was also a former member of the Rockville Rotary Club, a life member of Jewish War Veterans Post 0045, a member of the Korean War Veterans Association, and a member of the Connecticut Chapter. He also was a member of The Loyal Order of the Moose, Rockville Lodge, The Sphinx Omar Shrine, and The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Lodge Council Chapter. He is survived by his six children, Adelle Dishaw (John), Rebecca Pinsker (Arnold), Sylvia Avnet (Dovid), Irene Langley (Steven), Alan Friedman (Marianne), Elias Friedman and his 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held TODAY, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford, with Rabbi David Adelman officiating. Interment will follow in Knesseth Israel Synagogue Cemetery, Ellington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. For further information, directions or to share memories of Harry with his family please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 14, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Harry Friedman

Sponsored by Elias Friedman.

16 Entries

Lionel Labreche

July 28, 2005

From the days as Resident Trooper of Ellington Harry has been a special person in my eyes He was kind, generous and thoughtful of everyone. We have lost agreat friend. My condolences to you all.

Andrew Caron

August 24, 2004

Uncle Harry, You were a great Uncle. I know we never got much time to see each other these last years, BUT never feel that you were not thought of often. I will always remeber my visits. Going out in the maroon convertable with Alan to the drive-in movie theater and having hot apple pie a-la-mode after. I was never without when I was around you. Specialy never without love. I noticed every place we went to, people greated and treated you like their own family with open arms. You were and will always be loved. You may not have always been in my sight, but you were and always will be in my heart and thoughts. I will miss you greatly. Thank you so much for being a part of my life. Love You Very Much, Andy

Harry & Rocky (9/2001)

Elias Friedman

July 20, 2004

For you Dad...

I'll be seeing you in all the old familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces all day through
In that small café, the park across the way
The children's carousel, the chestnut trees, the wishing well

I'll be seeing you in every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you in the mornin' sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
~Lyrics by Irving Kahal, music by Sammy Fain

Sheena Dishaw

July 20, 2004

I wish I had one last chance to tell my Zaide that I love him but I know he knows how much we all miss him down here. May we all grow from strength to strength and live our lives with a twinkle in our eyes and a smile on our faces, just like my beloved grandfather.

Harry prepping Eli for his Bar Mitzvah

July 19, 2004

On Horseback in the Back Yard, 1948

July 19, 2004

Mother's Day 1962

July 19, 2004

Graduation

July 19, 2004

Dad & Family at Eli's Bar Mitzvah (11/82)

July 19, 2004

Marine Corps Photo

July 19, 2004

Sandy Cratty-Keeney

July 19, 2004

I'm very sorry to hear of your lost, my thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family.

I worked for Harry a long time ago in his office in Ellington. He was a great person to work for and a great friend when I needed one. He will be deeply miss.

Colleen Gordon

July 18, 2004

Harry touched so many people's lives. He always had a smile for me, and he will be missed tremendously. My sincerest sympathies are with you.

Shawn Caron

July 16, 2004

Harry was my great uncle, and he lived up to that title, he truly was a "great" uncle and I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayer go out to his entire family.

Gwen Shoaff

July 16, 2004

Harry was a dear friend of mine. The last time I saw him, out of the blue, he said, "Gwen, you make me smile." I will treasure those words. I don't think, though, that Harry realized how much that statement was about him; how many people he touched; how many people HE made smile.

Harry Friedman's name is synonymus with kindness, unselfishness, caring, true friendship; I could go on and on. But for all those who's lives Harry touched, you know what I'm saying. He was a wonderful man, and, I know, there will be many a day I spend, reminiscing all the wonderful memories I have of him, and sharing them with others. Memories live forever. But, Harry, don't worry; if there's one thing I did learn from you (though I know there's tons, too many to mention) I promise, I will not give "too much information" . I love you, Harry. God bless.

Edward Ronan

July 14, 2004

My sincere condolence to the Friedman family in your great loss

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