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Geraldine Freeman Obituary
Geraldine Freeman passed peacefully on March 4, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. Geri was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Arthur; and is survived by her sons Bruce (Katharine "Kipp"), Craig (Laurie), and Gary (Arlene-deceased); her grandchildren Heidi, Brian (June), Adam (Rachel), Amanda, Molly, Meredith, and Scott; four great-grandchildren Evelyn, Abigail, Maia, and Samuel; and her brother Alan Friedman.
Geri was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 13, 1932 to Frank and Mildred Friedman. She graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in the Bronx in 1950 and married Arthur on January 28, 1951. She and Arthur started their lifetime adventure in Bridgeport, CT where Arthur was on a GE engineering training program; then moved to Pittsfield, MA; next to Allentown, PA where they began their family; and subsequently lived in Brockport, NY, the Republic of Singapore, and finally in Shelton, CT.
Geri enjoyed reading paperback novels and amassed a collection of several hundreds of books. Over her 88 years, she was involved in Jr. Women's Club; local bridge clubs; and attending athletic events, band concerts, art shows, and other activities associated with raising her three sons, and later, her seven grandchildren. She had many close friends and was very family-centric. She was a wonderfully supportive wife and mother, bonded with her daughters-in-law as the daughters she never had, and later, was the stereotypical doting grandmother and great-grandmother. Whether you knew her as Geri, Mom, or Nana, she stayed in touch with extended family, her brother, her in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends, and friends of her children and grandchildren. She kept addresses on index cards and was known for sending birthday cards to all she knew. Geri was a woman who wanted no more from life but to love and be loved by family and to always be there for family and friends. She was the best and we will all miss her beyond words but our many happy memories of her and her love will last forever.
A Private Graveside Service will be held in NY. The Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, New Haven is in care of Arrangements. Memorial Contributions in Geri's name may be sent to the American Cancer Association or Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. To sign an online registry book, leave a message of condolence or to watch the funeral live stream, please log on to: www.shurefuneralhome.com.
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Andrea Cotter
March 1, 2022
It's so hard to believe that one year has passed already. I miss receiving her cards with cheery news of her family. Sending the family much love, Andrea Virgilio Cotter
Martha Finlay
March 10, 2021
Gerri was an amazing mother and grandmother who brought light and energy everywhere she went. Our deepest condolences to the Freeman family. With much love, Martha and Scott
Stu & Karen Lord
March 10, 2021
Bruce, Kipp & Family. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Tom Peers
March 8, 2021
Ma Freeman always had such a great sense of humor and lots of energy. She was so cordial and happy, always a joy to be around. Will miss her.
David A. Virgilio
March 8, 2021
I never knew her as Geri. She was always Mrs. Freeman to me.
But I remember her as a kind, loving woman.
Since living in the house In which I grew up, across the street from the Freemans, I always remember fondly Mrs. Freeman.
Andrea Virgilio Cotter
March 8, 2021
Dear Bruce, Craig, Gary, and families: I am offering my deepest condolences at the loss of your dear mother and nana. Gerry was such a pleasure to know and loved you all so much. I was delighted to have been able to speak with her by phone last fall, never thinking that it might have been the last time. She was thoughtful beyond words and I will carry that memory of her in my heart always. I hope that in time your memories of her heal the pain you are feeling now. Many blessings to all of you. Sincerely, Andrea Virgilio Cotter
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