Philip Jules Friedman

Philip Jules Friedman obituary, Kings Park, NY

Philip Jules Friedman

Philip Friedman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clayton Funeral Home, Inc. - Kings Park on Jun. 8, 2025.

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Phil passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 6th, 2025, surrounded by his family.
The son of Harry and Dora Friedman. Phil was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Phil was married to Judy, his junior high sweetheart, for 61 years.
Phil grew up in Brooklyn, NY, and attended Erasmus Hall High School. He proudly joined and served in the US Army and married Judy. They happily settled in Kings Park in 1967 where they raised their three children.
Phil had a career in specialty hardware starting his own business with his wife called Prime Fastener Corporation. Phil and Judy eventually relocated to The Villages, Florida, where they enjoyed their retirement among the palm trees, golf carts and friends. They owned a timeshare in the island of Antigua where they made immeasurable memories with the family.
Phil was predeceased by his wife, Judy, and his daughter, Lisa.
Phil is survived by his sons, Cary (Laurie) and Sean, his granddaughters, Katie (Andrew) and Kim, and great grandson, Jackson https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/52985/donations/new

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