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Benjamin R. "The Jingle Guy" FREEDMAN
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This obituary was originally published in the Buffalo News.
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Bob Green
January 16, 2025
Frequently think of and remember Ben. Every week I get to use one of his 'works'.
Ben shall always be in my thoughts
February 14, 2024
Sending up Love,❤Hug's & Kisses
January 9, 2024
Always in my heart.. ❤
Gordon Heffler
January 8, 2024
Great friendly radio jingles will never go out of style in real radio and for so many of those we owe our jingles to Mr Ben Freedman whose name and memory will always be with us as we all so fondly remember MR Jingle...now 11 years later and still so relevant on the air! Thanks for everything Ben!
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b. green
January 7, 2024
Ben is always with us. I regret I didnt have more of his 'clips' to remember him with! My best to Noreen too.
bob green
January 9, 2023
Ben is always remembered, and talked about in a good way!
January 9, 2023
Still, missin’ you more than ever. Still, in my heart always. Still, my one & only true love. ❤ Still.
Karl Burtonshaw
January 7, 2023
God Bless you Ben! You made some great jingles for my radio show on Swansea Wales UK's 106.5 FM! You were one of the greatest!
February 15, 2021
❤Sending up Hugs n Kisses❤
Gordon Heffler
January 10, 2021
Ben Freedman's jingle productions virtually changed my radio life as a weekly program host on FM. There are those among us who should ALWAYS be remembered and appreciated for the positive effects that they had on so many of us. Ben is one of those whose work effected and supported so many of us who wanted to sound "good" on radio. The listeners likely do not realize the professional sounds behind our ID's and Promos are all thanks to Ben Freedman. It was Ben gave us the means to be more than just a voice into the mic ! We will not forget him ever!
Gordon Heffler - Host of "Look For A Star"
January 9, 2021
Awe, thank you Bob for that special message. Ben would have really appreciated that..still posting after all this time (8 years). Plus, listening to his discs, & looking on website. So nice.
Yes, I agree, the world does need more Ben's
Noreen
January 9, 2021
Sending you Love ❤ Hugs & Kisses Missin you so very much, still.
bob green
January 7, 2021
Noreen and kids, I still pull out the out takes discs from Ben. and play them for a solid laugh and a very warm memory. His wit was timeless and always guaranteed a smile. I enjoyed going over to his web site to renew memories and am sad it is gone. Ben was tops. The world needs more "Bens".
January 9, 2020
Always in my heart, ❤ still...& missin you like crazy, still..
July 13, 2018
Happy Anniversary my love. Missin you :(
February 14, 2018
Happy Valentines Day my love You are the only one that has my heart. ❤ Thank you for the Amazing signs:) I miss you sO much. xoxo
Gordon Heffler
February 7, 2018
Everytime I play one of my program jingles on air (CFEP - Canada) I feel like I am sharing the wisdom that Ben created with the Promo Banks that I use to create those jingles using his examples. He was miles ahead on this stuff and the listeners notice. The "Ben Freedman" sound will go on on stations all over thank goodness and THANKYOU Ben...hope you can hear the results where you are.
February 7, 2018
B. Thank you for the comforting message about Ben. That means alot to me. All of them are.
N
Bob Green
February 6, 2018
N. we all think of Ben frequently. He was a true gem
Bob
February 6, 2018
I have a typo in message below..so sorry. I meant to put 2018:(
February 5, 2018
January 9, 2017- 5 years gone. Still, so very, very, sad:( My heart is still broken... Will not be repaired until we meet again. Missn' you like crazy my love.
December 26, 2017
Happy Birthday Sweetheart, I carry you in my heart, Always!
December 25, 2017
Missin you:(
Karl Burtonshaw Radio Tircoed 106.5 FM www.radiotircoed.com
Karl Burtonshaw
September 30, 2017
Ben was the greatest!
He was a normal lovely everyday guy who had a creative mind and was a fantastic innovator!
And when I contacted the genius on the phone in Swansea UK it was like he was my best friend!
What a fantastic guy!
God Bless You, Ben!!
Karl Burtonshaw
www.radiotircoed.com
January 9, 2017
Missin' you terribly.
November 6, 2016
Always in my heart..
Karl Burtonshaw
April 1, 2016
God Bless you Ben. You made some really classic jingles for my radio show, which I still use every week and the listeners love.It always makes my laugh when I play the unedited masters that you sent me and you say to the session guys ' C'mon it's Karl Burtonshaw!! ' You were the best Ben!
Karl Burtonshaw 106.5 FM
February 15, 2016
Piece of my heart still missing...
Neil Leibowitz
January 17, 2016
I "found" Ben as i was a jingle enthusiast ("freak" as they say) and decided to do a search online & this "Jingle University" popped up. Who knew there was a college for jingles?..:) At any rate, I took the quiz, did pretty well & Ben explained the "Instant Radio Station concept to me---sounded pretty good & I'm proud to say I own a copy of the series. As I attempted to organize my "instant Radio Station" jingles to start streaming on the internet, I realized I could use some additional material. It was then I re-visited Ben's site only to learn he had passed away. Wow--quite the "reality-check". i didn't have many conversations with Ben, but the few I had I enjoyed--"quality versus quantity". Ben was a "good guy"in more than just a radio catch phrase. R-I-P Ben--Condolences to the family & Ben's other friends.
Steve Hadd
July 20, 2015
Met Ben in the late 1960's when he had a studio in the basement of his parents home. Was introduce to me by Tom Truman who also passed several years ago. Always admired Ben's enthusiasm for the radio biz! Great guy!
July 16, 2015
Tears.
January 9, 2015
Two years gone. Always in my heart. Missin you like crazy. Love, your 'Wifey' P.s. Thank you for all my signs:) adds a sprinkle of sunshine to my life. XOXO
Your 'Wifey'
May 6, 2014
Missin' you baby. Always in my heart. We'll be together one day...Pinky swear. xoxo
Richard Mamches
May 5, 2014
So sorry to learn of Ben's passing; he sent me a free CD of his jingles, including PAMS resings, a decade ago.
I enjoyed listening to it. May he rest in peace always.
Noel MacClanahan
February 14, 2014
Great work, crazy miswired brain, truly one of the nicest men I ever knew. Safe travels and see you in another life Ben.
KGHOST RADIO .COM
LARY GLEN ANDERSON
January 25, 2014
BEN THE BEST, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP IN RADIO,R.I.P.SEE YA ON THE OTHER SIDE BECAUSE I KNOW YOU CAN HEAR US ALL, THAT'S REAL RADIO. LOVE YA BUD . LARY GLEN ANDERSON,KGHOST RADIO.COM /LGA BROADCASTING NETWORKS.
Lou Economopoulos
December 11, 2013
My condolences to the family of Ben. When I worked for Athens International Radio (AIR 104.4 FM) which I created in 2004, I purchased his Instant Radio Station and Promobank 1 which boosted us to a great start with his clever jingles. I'm sure he will be missed by all.
Don Weitz
August 16, 2013
Ben was a good guy... a one of a kind force in the jingle business. It was in his blood!
Gordon Heffler
June 7, 2013
I only discovered "Ben Freedman Sr" after his passing and in reading all of his life history and story, I feel that I had in common with him, that unique quality that has "radio" broadcasting "in your blood". It is evident that Ben was one of those special people that had that field as a part of his quest for life. I feel as if I might have known him...although not, I feel that I knew him as the kind of special radio person that comes along only rarely and leaves their mark on history. Ben got it right in what he did and produced for radio stations everywhere and those of us fortunate enough to hold a license for his most unique and ahead of its time products are indeed lucky to have been associated with his organization and his surviving family. Ben you were a true pioneer in your field and your name will go into the books on broadcasting I feel. Thankyou Ben Sr for what you had the vision to do and Thankyou Ben Jr for carrying on in this because it is important.God Bless.
Robert DelRossi
May 24, 2013
So sorry to hear of Ben's passing. I reached out to him a few years ago and bought some of his products just for fun. It started a dialog via email that I enjoyed and still have. I came by today just to see what he was up to and was so saddened to see the news. To me, he seemed like a warm man who embraced life and his passions wholeheartedly. I extend sincere condolences to his family.
May 11, 2013
Ben did several jingles for me, great guy to work with. Always had time for the little guy. He will be missed. Sympathy to family. "Original Brian McKay"
March 27, 2013
Noreen & family,
What a great guy who worked with anyone who appreciated his talent.
I can also tell that Noreen is the same type of thoughtful, kind and helpful spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of
sadness. I did many packages with Ben
and his spirit carrys on in his music heard round the world. We last chatted
in December and Ben planned to be back in the studio in February but that day never came.
Resspectfully yourss,
Network Fred
Phoenix, AZ
Your loving wife xoxoxo
March 18, 2013
My heart will never be put back together.. Until we meet again.. I miss you so . .
Ron Erickson
March 17, 2013
Ben had asked me in December 2012 to help with one of his projects. I told him after NAB I could help. Sorry I was too late. What a talent and he will be missed. The radio world needed Ben, but apparently God needed him more. Sad to let go, I will miss our occassional conversations everytime I hear the last jingles he wrote for a format I've been building.
Tony Currie
February 3, 2013
Since 1984, when dear Ben produced the first jingles for our international station based in Glasgow, Scotland, we've enjoyed a wonderful relationship. Whatever we needed, no matter how complicated or downright bizarre, Ben always came up not just with the goods, but always with the added joy of his pithy comments on our session recordings. Radio Six International celebrates its fiftieth year in June, and for nearly thirty years much of our station sound has been down to Ben and his passion for radio IDs. We will miss him, his humor, and his remarkable talent. Our love and sympathy to Noreen and the family.
Terry Fox
January 25, 2013
Ben leaves an unbelievable legacy of kindness and creativity. I operate radio stations in St. Louis Missouri and talked with Ben many times during the last five years. He and I last emailed each other January 7th regarding a project. He will be sorely missed but his legacy will live on for years. My sincerest sympathys to Ben's family. He now creates jingles in heaven. God bless you.
Paul Webber
January 25, 2013
Dear Noreen and family, my prayers and sincere condolences to you. Such sad news particularly as we'd only recently had some positive correspondence. Ben will be sadly missed.
Robert Clyde Vandervort
January 22, 2013
To Noreen and family, Yvonne and I just learned of Ben's passing. We are very sad to hear of it. Last time I saw Ben was at our Grandmother Inez's 90th birthday celebration in 1982. I have fond memories of Ben, Barbara and parents when they visited Tomah Lake as children. We are praying for you and the family at this time of loss. Cousin Robert Clyde Vandervort.
January 17, 2013
Very, very sad to hear of Ben's passing. We are a very small hospital radio station in the UK east midlands and when I approached Ben a few years back to ask for advice he kindly helped us put together a very professional sounding package. He dealt with us as no doubt he dealt with big stations - it made us feel very special. His help and advice was priceless. He even sent his personal recipe for Buffalo Wings! Our thoughts go to his close friends and loved ones. RIP Ben - you will be missed.
Edmund (Edsie!) Seib III
January 16, 2013
Life's most unforgetable character!! Ben and I journyed as roommates in 1968 at Butler University. My heart is full with so much humor, crazyness, and admiration. He will be mised.
Harold Levine
January 16, 2013
To Noreen and Ben's extended family...I am shocked and saddened to hear of Ben's passing...I just talked with him this past week about the jingle packages he was working on for our two new stations and can't believe that he's no longer with us. Ben was talented, creative, a storehouse of radio history and funny--we're all going to miss him.
Bruce Wermuth
January 16, 2013
I'm saddened to hear the news of Ben's death and so very sorry for your loss, Noreen. I appreciated Ben's dedication and passion for his work. You and all in your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Barry Charnley
January 16, 2013
Noreen & Benj, I am so sorry for your loss, Ben was a great friend & business partner to me, we worked together for many years. I have some wonderful memories of my stay with you back in 1988.
Marshall Such
January 15, 2013
I worked with Ben on a couple projects when he was at TM. Always so enthusiastic; he loved radio jingles! Ben will be missed.
Debbie Brucato
January 14, 2013
Noreen and Family so sorry for your loss.. I hope you find comfort in all the great memories you had together.
Debbie Brucato.
Chuck Conrad
January 14, 2013
The world has lost a great guy and a tremendous talent. My thoughts are with you...
Robert & Sheila Palmer
January 14, 2013
Freedman Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Norman Barrington
January 14, 2013
Dear Noreen, Josh, Jessica & Benj, please can I add my heartfelt condolences for your great loss. I know that Ben was battling on, hoping for the best. Yet I am glad he was able to do what he loved doing best, right up until the end. I know that no matter how much you may have braced yourself for this possible outcome, we are just not able to prepare for what follows. May time help heal your pain, but meanwhile I have a strong faith in the resurrection, which means we will be able to be with those we have loved and lost, once again one fine day. May that prove true for all of us.
John Quincy
January 14, 2013
My condolences to Noreen and the rest of Ben's family. I pray God will give you the strength and the peace to get through this tough time. I've enjoyed working with "The Jingle Guy" over the last few years. He will be missed.
Jeff Roteman
January 14, 2013
To Ben's Family, My sympathies are with you for your loss. Ben was a good man, and will be remembered for a long time for his work.
Rick Pino
January 14, 2013
Jessa and Josh I wanted to tell you that I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with you and your family.
Tracy Carman
January 14, 2013
My condolences, Noreen and the rest of the Freedman clan.
May G_d comfort you in this time of loss.
Baruch Dayan Emet
Brenda Burt
January 13, 2013
So sad to hear of Bens' passing. He had big plans for 2013 and so much left that he wanted to do. He will live on in the many jingles he produced all over the world. His passion for the business was unsurpassed! My prayers are with the family.
January 13, 2013
Dear Noreen and Benjamin, Our hearts are breaking for you. Wish we could be there to comfort you both. Love, Pat and Barb
Bob Green
January 13, 2013
When the word reached me (and other Jinglemad Forum members) there was a steady stream of member stories about Ben and his past ventures. We all had something that Ben had made! And, to the family, it is "these" little things that will live forever, these clips, bits of sound, that play hour after hour around the entire world, made by Ben.
God has a special task for him now.
January 13, 2013
Dear Noreen,Joshua,Jessica,and Ben
Our Heartfelt Deepest sympathy extended to you.
We were so saddened to hear of Ben's
passing.
May you find comfort from memories and
peace in time.
May his soul rest in Eternal Peace.
We will miss you....
From your Cousins;
Fred and Elaine Bock
Betsy Foglia
January 13, 2013
Ben Freedman was by far one of the funniest men I knew as a child and was the reason I can brag that I have been to Texas. He would completely appreciate me singing aloud today "take the subway, subway is the way to go"! My prayers go out for Ben & his family! You will be missed.
Jessica Freedman Geiman
January 13, 2013
I love you Dad, and will miss you everyday of my life.
Tom Peca
January 13, 2013
Ben will always be remembered for the Thousands of Great Radio Jingles he produced over the last 40 years.
My condolences to Noreen and the Family
Ben you are in my prayers
Tom Peca - Fort Mill, SC
Clay Pasternack
January 13, 2013
Ben was a close friend all through junior and high school at Amherst. I helped him build the original studio in the family home in Williamsville during our easter vacation. I had stayed in touch with him sporadically the past few years. My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends
Ben Freedman Jr.
January 13, 2013
We will never forget you and will live every day to make you proud.
Your One and Only True Love
January 13, 2013
My Sweet Love, I'm lighting this candle for you, as your Are the Light of My Life, Forever. Missing you more than words can say. Nor
January 13, 2013
Oooooooooooooh my love of my life, your gone way too soon, but here in a Very Strong Spirit! I miss you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOmuch, how will I go on without you. Life will never be the same without you. Your Loving wife, Noreen
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