Aaron Uriel Friedman

1938. - 2022

Aaron Uriel Friedman passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the age of 83. Born in Plymouth, Massachusetts on September 9, 1938. Aaron is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Anne Fonseca Friedman; children Alan Friedman, Martin Friedman (Dina), Daniel Friedman (Adena), Christine Macera (Marco), and Elizabeth Daigle (Patrick); grandchildren Angel Holliman (Josh), Brandy Friedman-Nogales (Nathan), Sienna Friedman, Skyler Friedman, Avery Daigle, Ashton Macera, Lilly Daigle, Sammy Friedman, Jacob Friedman, Hudson Macera, Noah Friedman, and Grant Daigle; great-grandchildren Landon Holliman, Ryleigh Holliman, LeeAnn Nogales, and Libby Nogales; brothers Emanuel J. Friedman (Kindy French) and Rabbi Joseph S. Friedman (Elisabeth); niece Simone Friedman; nephew Rabbi Michael Friedman (Nikki) and mother of his sons, Shirley Zukor (Milton) as well as numerous other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Rabbi A. Samuel Friedman and Rebbetzin Zehava She'ar-yashuv Friedman; grandson Anthony Friedman. Aaron served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the American Legion Post 125, Crescent City. Throughout his life he was a salesman, selling insurance, sewing machines and cars. He ran his own car lot on Canal St. for eight years. Up until he was 75 years old, he would help his fellow salesman out. He even owned his own franchise of Aunt Annie's Pretzels in the River Walk. Aaron loved antique cars and was a member of the Horseless Carriage Club of New Orleans. He volunteered throughout his life from calling to raise money for East Jefferson High School football to calling out the bingo balls at local organizations bingo nights. Aaron never met a stranger. He could make anyone laugh and will be deeply missed. He had a special love for animals. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 10:00 am in New Beth Israel, 4400 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122. Donations may be made in Aaron's memory to your local animal rescue or the Alzheimer's Association, alz.org.