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GARY FRIEDMAN Obituary
On March 2, 2016 of Bayville New York. At the age of 62. Beloved wife of Valerie. Loving father of Nicole, Joshua, Molly and Laura. Cherished son of Ethel and The late Mel Friedman. Adored brother of Harvey Friedman and Carol Goodman. Services Sunday, 10am at Gutterman's, 8000 Jericho Tpk., Woodbury, LI.
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for GARY FRIEDMAN
Eugene DellaRocca
July 20, 2017
I only found out recently about Dr. Freidman. I was his patient for almost twenty years. He saved my life in 1987. I wasn't able to get into St. Francis Hospital, & he somehow got me into No Shore hosp thru the back door. He was a great Doctor. I miss him.....
Richard Clark & Family
February 10, 2017
So very sorry to,hear of his passing. He was my husband's Doctor and he was a wonderful Doctor.He helped my husband with his medical problems and he cared about him.
James Henshaw
August 8, 2016
I just heard of Dr. Friedman,s passing. Im heartbroken and send my deepest condolences to his family, friends and staff. To say he was the greatest physician to ever care for me would be a monumental understatement. He was just brilliant. I will never forget his true concerns for me and everybody around him. I am well today because of him. I am educated in my illness because of him and I am forever grateful he had the time for me. I will never forget him and will forever miss him. May he be at peace. God bless Dr. Gary.
LAURA SHAHINIAN
July 7, 2016
My sympathies to the family of Dr. Gary Ross Friedman. Dr. Friedman was a very special person. He was a extremely intelligent doctor who loved what he did and loved his patients. I happen to be one of them. Dr. Friedman saved my life. He took me under his wing and made sure I got the best life saving care. Sincere thanks goes out to his family. Love from a very thankful patient.....having to share such a special man meant that he not only had your support but he was able to save lives...my life! He will be missed! Laura Shahinian
Joan Zeller
June 29, 2016
Thank you Dr. Friedman for caring so much to keep my father's health a priority. You met Frank in 1997 at Mercy Hospital where he had suffered congestive heart failure. You took care of him until 2015 of his passing. It will be a year this July and I remember going to visits with dad and all your conversations about his World War 11 experience. Your expertise kept him a loving member of our family. You were such a brilliant and talented man and I am proud that dad had you in his corner
My mother and I send your family and staff are deepest heartfelt condolences.
Mark Moran
June 13, 2016
Like so many others, I found Dr. Gary to be the best doctor I ever came across. My condolences to his family, staff and patients. He took expert, compassionate care of my father, mother, me and my daughter. In 2002 I was a 39yo marathon runner who suddenly found himself with uncontrollably high blood pressure. By a miracle, Dr. Friedman had an opening the next morning at 8 am due to a cancellation. He took a profound, personal interest in my case, and made it his mission to stabilize me within days. Often I saw him at 8 am and then he would call me to go over the results of tests at 9 pm that night. Nevertheless he saw me every Friday for 3 months until he got to the root cause, and prescribed a medication that has changed my life, for good. When my 17yo daughter had a mild abnormality on an EKG, there was only one doctor he considered. He treated my daughter as though she were his own, and within days was able to give us an all-clear. Words can't describe how much comfort and peace he gave us. I wish the same for his family and friends now.
Dottie Hoffmann
June 13, 2016
Dr Friedman was the Best Dr a person could have. He cared for his patients,even worked knowing he was as sick as he was. . He will be missed.RIP Dr. Friedman.
Angelo Daliapes
April 24, 2016
Best dr I've ever known God bless you you won't be forgotten
April 17, 2016
Our deepest condolences and sympathies are shared with Dr.Friedman's beloved family after learning of his recent passing.
My wife and I were both blessed and fortunate to be under Dr. Friedman's care for many years. His brilliance, extensive medical knowledge, and dedication as a physician, combined with his caring and genuine benevolence as a human being towards all of his patients, is what made Dr. Friedman the special person and doctor he was to so many who had the privilege to know him.
We echo the countless others whom share the same gratitude and admiration for such a great man! Thank you for everything, Dr. Friedman! May you rest in eternal peace!
Angelo and Christine
April 6, 2016
Words cannot express our sorrow to hear about Gary's death. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family and want them to know how highly we regarded him. We came to him for my husband's heart issues but he immediately became involved to help him overcome his symptoms and issues from his Parkinson's Disease. His advice was critical in adding to my husband's quality of life. His midnight arrival at the ER to make sure my husband was ok was nothing short of amazing. He also successfully treated my rapid heart rate when no one else could figure it out. He took the time to show my son a life changing video when all he had to do was walk out of the office after the exam. Gary really cared. He thought outside the box. He was without question the best doctor I have ever seen. We were devastated when he told us about the cancer and watched with sorrow and dismay as his condition worsened. We will remember him always and thank him for everything he did for us. Nancy Isserlis and Maurice Miller
Anne Phillips
April 4, 2016
I was a patient of Dr Friedman for over 20 years and he had a keen interest in keeping me healthy. He treated his patients like he or she was the only patient ..always had time for your private life as well.
I know he truly loved his family and his medical career fulfilled his life as well...a true successf story in both.
My love and prayers go out to his dear family and to his staff who diligently managed his outstanding office.
Donna Kelly
March 29, 2016
My deepest condolences to Dr. Friedman's family. He was my mother's doctor for many years. I would accompany her to all appointments. As a nurse I was very critical of most doctors. The exception was the one and only, Dr. Gary Ross Friedman. He was a brilliant, compassionate, quirky, funny, and kind man. I was devastated when he so bravely shared his diagnosis with us and even more so now to learn of his passing. He would always tell me how I was doing a great job in caring for my mother. I truly believe that it was because of Dr. Friedman that my mother is alive today. He will hold a special place in my heart and the world was a better place because of him. Love and prayers to his family as they cope with this tremendous loss of an incredible man.
Jeff Sinacori
March 29, 2016
A great man who will be missed by many. Glad I had the opportunity to know him.
Clare Hayes
March 28, 2016
Dr. Friedman was my husbands brilliant and caring doctor from his first heart attack st 38. God bless him and his family. A great doctor and man who will be sorely missed.
Richard Branker
March 25, 2016
My wife and I just read of Dr. Friedman's passing today. We are so saddened to hear of this wonderful man's passing. My wife has known him for 40 some years, as a physician at Lydia E. Hall Hospital in Freeport. It was she who insisted I see Dr. Friedman when I first had heart problems. During the past 20+ years myself and family members have been his patient. We could not have received more caring, compassionate or knowledgeable care. We loved and revered him like a family member. I can picture him at this moment, with such a happy and outgoing personality. He has saved thousand of lives during his career, and he is at rest now, not suffering any pain. He is with God now, watching over us still...He shared his private life with us; so proud of his children and so in love with his wife. God bless his family and friends who will miss him greatly. Our sympathies also go out to his staff, both in Rockville Centre and Roslyn, who have professional, reliable and always kind to us.
Hillary Waxman
March 22, 2016
Our heart felt condolences to Dr. Friedman's family. Dr. Friedman was one finest examples of a dedicated, brilliant, caring doctor. He cared for both of my parents over several years and saved my father's life on more than one occasion. He always went above and beyond the call of duty and I cannot express in words how much he meant to my parents and how much they loved and respected him. I thank Dr. Friedman for giving me the extra time with my dad, who passed three years ago tomorrow, and for my mom. There has never been a doctor like him and it is unlikely that there ever will be again. Rest in peace Dr. Friedman. On behalf of my parents, Martin and Geraldine Sokolsky
USHAH AND SHALIMAR HAMID
March 22, 2016
DR GARY ROSS FRIEDMAN WAS A BRILLIANT AND DEDICATED DOCTOR. MAY HE REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESSINGS. HE WI BE MISS BY HIS PATIENTS.OUR PRAYERS IS WITH HIS FAMILY.
Mike and DeeDee Scanlan
March 21, 2016
Our condolences to Dr Friedman's family as we are just hearing about the very sad news. He was a rare doctor who cared very deeply and sincerely for all his patients, never afraid to go wherever to find the answer. His approach always reminded me of this credo: ''Respect the elders, Embrace the new, Respect the impractical and improbable without bias". Godspeed Doc.
Betsy and Mathew Kakis
March 18, 2016
May the earth that the Lord provides and covers his faithful servant be as light as the clouds. Dr. Friedman was a true and glorious light placed on this earth to bring healing and love beyond human measure. May he truly be welcomed in the company of the Holy Prophets and Saints in the Kingdom where there is no pain, sorrow or suffering. Dr. Gary dedicated his life to serving all who knew him with such precious passion. May his memory be eternal.
March 14, 2016
Our deepest condolences to Dr. Friedman's family. We are totally heartbroken at the loss of our wonderful friend and doctor. He always made everything all right.
Martha & Joe DeSalvo & family of Ramona Crook
March 9, 2016
So sorry to hear of Gary's death. My wife Linda and I feel a great loss. Sincere condolences to his wonderful family. He was one of a kind and brilliant. Jeff Kaplan M.D.
SUSAN TROGEL
March 9, 2016
MY NAME IS SUSAN TROGEL. DR. FRIEDMAN SAVED MY BROTHERS LIFE. HIS NAME IS EDDIE MEYER. WITH DRS WISDOM, GIFTED HANDS, HEART OF GOLD, STRENGTH, AND NEVER GIVING UP, MY BROTHER SURVIVED A VERY SERIOUS SURGERY. MY BELIEF IS THAT IF DR.FRIEDMAN WAS NOT HIS SURGEON THAT DAY, MY BROTHER WOUND NOT BE HERE. THANK YOU
FOR LOVING MY BROTHER AND I WILL BE GRATEFUL TO YOU FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. GOD BLESS YOU.
Eileen Kamhi
March 9, 2016
Dr. Friedman will be sorely missed. He was my doctor for 25 years and saved my life. He will never be forgotten. There was no one like him. My condolences to his entire family.
Marcel and Maryann Malcuit
March 7, 2016
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
E. Smith, RSM
March 7, 2016
I just found out today of Dr. Friedman's death. I have such respect for him as a doctor. He shared his skills as well as his compassion with others in a way that not too many people do. He totally loved his family and I believe it was that love and his care for his patients that enabled him to continue on after his illness was diagnosed. Truly a hero in so many ways. My prayers for his family and friends. We have lost a great man, but his spirit remains forever.
Kathryn Ramcharitar
March 7, 2016
Dr. Gary Ross Friedman was such a fantastic cardiologist and caring doctor. He will be sorely missed by our family. He saved my dad's life 2 years ago after my dad was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and was left to die in Florida. Were in not for Dr. Friedman, my dad would not be alive today. We are so very grateful and thankful for Dr. Friedman's dedication. I write on behalf of both my dad and mom, Ed and Ella Moosmann. Our family extends our deepest condolences and love to his wife, Valerie, his entire family and his dedicated staff.
March 7, 2016
There are never words enough to convey one's feelings when losing a special person in your life. I do feel Dr. Friedman was that special person, not just to me but to my late husband. He is greatly missed because he was that unusual doctor who looked at the whole person as he drew his conclusions. I never felt I was being rushed out. If more time was needed, he took it. His passing is the end of an era for me. My thoughts and prayers are with his staff, his wife, and especially with his children.
Irene Randazzo, Lynbrook, NY
Lynda Bertinetti
March 6, 2016
He saved my husband's life. Condolences to his family - he will be sincerely missed.
Linda Meyer
March 6, 2016
Dr Friedman was my husband's doctor. He came into our lives just at the right time, and diagnosed his critical condition when no one else could figure it out. Because my husband Ed was in a different hospital at first, Dr Friedman kept himself informed by allowing me to text him every day until finally we transferred him to St Francis. I'll never forget the first thing I saw when I got to my husband's new hospital room after admission: Dr Friedman IN the bed with my husband, arms around him, ear to his back to hear his heart. I will never forget his compassion, care, honesty & humor...During an office visit much later I thanked him again for saving Ed's life. He told me I was wrong, that together WE had saved his life. I've never heard a doctor speak like that. He was an extraordinary human being and I am forever grateful & extend my love & deep sympathy to his family at this saddest time. May God bless you always.
Edward Meyer
March 6, 2016
I want to express my deepest sympathy to the Friedman family. Dr Friedman saved my life five years ago when no one could determine what was wrong with me. During the three months I was hospitalized, including open-heart surgery, he never missed a visit, frequently telling me that he had just taken his family out to dinner & brought them home, before coming to see his patients at midnight! I cried when he told me of his diagnosis, as I am now while writing this. I consider him much more than a doctor: I think of him as a brother. I was grateful to be at the service today and I will never forget the fine man that he was.
Natalie&Jerry Cohan
March 6, 2016
Will miss him,he was my husbands doctor for over 20 yrs, a very bright and carring doctor.
Gloria Maffettone
March 6, 2016
My sincerest condolences to Dr. Friedman's family and staff. You knew he loved his family by the pictures of them he kept in his office.
I was so happy that he was my doctor for many years and always had my best interest at heart. He made me feel as though I was his only patient when he was with me.
He will be missed. A prayer is said for him every day.
Eileen Mundy-Frank
March 6, 2016
Dr. Friedman was my father's physician for many years. When my father was very ill, Dr. Friedman was so kind and compassionate to my father and our family. My prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
March 6, 2016
GARY TOUCHED MY HEART FROM THE MOMENT I MET HIM. HIS AMAZING TALENT AND DEVOTION TO HIS PATIENTS WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE UNMATCHED HE WAS THE MOST BRILLIANT DOCTOR I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. HE TAUGHT ME A LOT ABOUT MEDICINE, LIFE, THE WORLD AND WE SHARED MANY PHILOSOPHICAL TALKS THAT I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH.
HE PUSHED ME TO GO TO MEDICAL SCHOOL SO I COULD EVENTUALLY JOIN HIS PRACTICE--- I WISH I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO SO.
IT IS A SO VERY SAD THAT WE HAVE LOST HIM, I WILL MISS HIM GREATLY AND HOLD CLOSE ALL THAT HE GAVE.....
LOVE TO HIS WONDERFUL WIFE VAL AND HIS 4 GORGEOUS KIDS
LAUREL EASTMAN
March 6, 2016
I thank Dr. Friedan's family for sharing him with me and my family. He returned a call on a Saturday evening and visited me in the hospital in the middle of the night. He kept me alive and feeling well for 20 years. We will remember his compassion always.
Terry Schoenig
Dennis Falvey
March 6, 2016
My sympathy and prayers are with
DR.Friedman's Family as they deal with their loss. Dr.Friedman took great care of me for almost twenty years.
SA
March 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I hope that you can take comfort in God's promise, I-I myself am the One that is comforting you people. - Isaiah 51:12
March 5, 2016
With deepest sympathies to his family. Dr. Friedman was a gentelman's gentelman, a physican's physican,and a very wonderful caring indivdual to all. He never tried of caring for his patient,and their family. I will always be graftul for the care Dr. Friedman gave to my mother during her illness his gentle wise care of me after her death,and through my own medical issues. Dr. Friedman will always be in my mind, heart and soul. Thank you Dr. Friedman.!! Claudia Bruy Maturo
Joanne Scarlato
March 5, 2016
Gary was my colleague, mentor and most of all friend. He is my hero. I will treasure my memories. My sympathy and prayers go out to the family and friends.
Carter Anne McGowan
March 5, 2016
So saddened by the passing of Dr. Friedman. He was a blessing for my family, a good, kind, and brave man, and a medical genius to boot. We all loved him and will continue to honor his memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, whose pictures were in photograph albums in his office and of whom he was always extremely proud.
alfred lin
March 5, 2016
Wish my best to his family as Dr. Friedman was one of a kind that took great care of my family and I. Pat, Al, Andry Lin, Don, Angel Gottwald
Alfred Lin
March 5, 2016
Wish my best to his family as Dr. Friedman was one of a kind that took great care of my family and I. Pat, Al, Andry Lin, Don, Angel Gottwald
The Tuohy Family
March 5, 2016
Dr. Friedman was an outstanding physician relentlessly dedicated to his patients. His advocacy for his patients went well beyond cardiac related issues, and we are greatful for the care he provided our entire family! Our condolences to his family on their loss!
March 5, 2016
With deepest sympathies to the family. It is never easy, even if someone has been ill, to say "goodbye". Just so you know that you have wonderful memories and he will be at your side always. With thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Connie and Pete Weston
March 5, 2016
My condolences to the family and friends. May we all look forward to God's promise of life without end at last. John 3:16. Annie C. Ga.
Douglas Byrnes,MD,FACC
March 5, 2016
Saddened to hear
A very fine and caring person and physician
Joan Miller
March 4, 2016
I was so sorry to hear about Dr. Friedman's death. He was the most compassionate, wisest and caring man. Not only will I miss him as my physician but as a wonderful human being as well. He was the bravest man I know and there will never be another doctor like him. I loved him and I hope he knew it.
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