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Ted David Friehling, MD passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on December 5, 2023/ 22 Kislev, 5784 at 72 years old in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 30, 1951, the son of Gloria Leatrice Birch Friehling and Joseph Newman Friehling, DDS.
Ted's career as a cardiac electrophysiologist spanned four decades and multiple states saving and improving the lives of both children and adults. His other passionate vocation was music, writing songs and performing, enriching the lives of all who knew him.
He is survived by his mother, Gloria, his sister Jane (Gilbert Toll), his wife Linda Belgrade Friehling, his dear sons and daughters-in-law, Mati (Erika Posner), Jacob (Jennifer Cronk), Benji (Hali Feldman), and his dear grandchildren, Layla, Elijah, Shaia, Jude, Jack, and Jimi. He was predeceased by his father, Joseph Friehling.
A graveside service will take place on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 1:00pm at the White Lake Congregation Temple Beth El Cemetery, Route 17B, Bethel, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to Magen David Adom at mdais.org.
Arrangements are honorably entrusted to the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home - 845-794-7474 or www.josephngarlickfuneralhome.com
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Glenda Grabiel RN
August 1, 2025
I worked with Dr Friehling at Fairfax Hospital. He was a very talented Electrocardiologist and musician. So sad to hear of his passing. Sending hugs and prayers to his family. Glenda Grabiel RN
DEAN TSUTRAS
May 7, 2025
My God. I just found this news online. Ted saved my life on multiple occasions. What a great man. What a huge loss. My love to the family.
Dean Tsutras
Steve Freund
January 28, 2025
Ted and I were cousins through marriage. As kids we both went to JCH Day Camp in Brooklyn, and played softball together. He was an excellent athlete and a fierce competitor, even at 11 years old. He played as if he was a pro player. We didn't see each other for many, many years until he and his lovely wife started coming to my musical performances in San Francisco, starting around 2015 or thereabouts. It was always great to see them walk in the club. One time, when they entered unexpectedly, I said, over the microphone, "G-d, if I am going to have a heart attack please let it be now!" He was a very successful man and a great role model. RIP Ted.
Jim Singletary
March 22, 2024
I am so sorry to learn of Dr. Friehling's passing. My sincere condolences to his family. He was such a great doctor (electrophysiologist) and helped me so much when he was at Fairfax. RIP.
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Pam West
December 7, 2023
I was privileged to have experience Dr Friehling´s love of EP and music!! As a staff member working beside Ted in the EP lab, all the weekend events and the wonderful Holiday parties that he hosted. If you knew Dr Friehling you knew his family! My heart goes out to Gloria, Linda and all the Friehling family!
Robert Beto M.D.
December 6, 2023
Great colleague, physician, and friend. Wish we would have met earlier in life. I will greatly miss Ted.
Barbara
December 6, 2023
I first met Ted when I joined the Electrophysiology Team at Inova Fairfax Hospital. In 2000. Ted, Al, Marc and Marty led an incredible group of people that I was privileged to join. I spent many many hours scrubbed with or sitting next to Ted doing studies, learning so much from him but also laughing so much because of him. So many of this group of people are reaching out sharing memories of Ted.
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