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Aaron Freedman Obituary
WORCESTER - Aaron "Archie" Freedman, 100, of 2 Silver Spruce Circle, died peacefully Thursday night at his home.
He leaves two sons: Sidney and his wife Lisa Freedman of Worcester and Dr. David Freedman and his wife, Dr. Susan Peirce of Clemson, SC; his brother, Eli Freedman and his wife Rebecca of Worcester; six grancdhildren: Dov, Dalilah, Dahci, Desirae, Hannah and Micah and four great-grandchildren: Cara, Michael, Annabelle and Dylan. His wife of 47 years, Dorothy (Shack) Freedman died in 1994. His son, Gerald died in 2005.
Archie was one of 10 children whose parents emigrated from Russia. He was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1911 and the family moved to Worcester in 1916. He attended Providence St. Grammar School, Grafton Street Jr. High and Commerce High School. Archie served as a Staff Sergeant in World War II, at General Eisenhower's staff headquarters in Europe.
In 1938, Archie started the Olympic Sports and Trophy Company with his brother Eli; several years later, brothers Joe, Mike, Ed and Ben joined the business. In 1960, the company moved to 204 Main Street, where it is still operated by Archie's son Sidney.
Archie was an outstanding athlete. He learned many of his skills at the Ionic Avenue Boys Club, which he joined in 1920. In 1930, he was selected for the Telegram & Gazette All City All-star basketball team, the same year Commerce High School won the all-city title. Post high school, Archie played for several teams, including the Young Men's Hebrew Association. He later aplayed handball and racquetball. After passing the age of 50, he won the State of Massachusetts racquetball championship in the Master Division and was Class A doubles champion in handball with partner Warren Williams. In 1982, he was awarded the David W. Armstrong Award from the Worcester Boys Club Alumni Association, given to members whose achievements in adult life were influenced in a significant way by their active years of membership in the Boy's Club.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 AM ON SUNDAY, MAY 20TH AT TEMPLE SINAI, 661 SALISBURY ST., UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK-RODMAN FUNERAL HOME OF NEWTON.
BURIAL WILL BE IN B'NAI BRITH CEMETERY. MEMORIAL OBSERVANCE WILL BE ANNOUNCED.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF WORCESTER ( WWW.BGCA.ORG)
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Dave Bunker
June 2, 2012
The name Freedman was a very common name in our house when I was growing up. I remember the excitement of walkiing in to Olympic Sports with my father, Charlie Bunker, and the kindness and generosity of the Freedman family. What an amazing person and a great life.
May 22, 2012
dear sidney and family... our family was sorry to hear about the loss of your dad... he was a wonderful and compassionate man... we all have fond memories of him... like our dad warren williams he was one of a kind.. and a heck of a handball player. our deepest sympathy... doreen and the rest of the Williams family
Sidney Dorfman
May 20, 2012
Sid, Archie was number one in every way. A super athlete and a great friend. He beat me at racquetball and made me feel as if I'd won. Win or lose, he set a high example for all of us. Sidney Dorfman.
George Abodeely
May 19, 2012
There ws only ONE Archie. We will sorely miss him.
Peter Coyle
May 19, 2012
Please accept the family of Don Coyle's respect and prayers for Archie.Archie and the Freedman's were very good to my father and family when Olympic and Don Coyle's were in the sporting goods business in Worcester.Archie saved the day for us many times.God bless.
Marybeth Smith
May 19, 2012
Fond memories of Uncle Archie will always be cherished by our family. May God's peace comfort us all at his passing.
Amy Mason
May 19, 2012
Sid & Lisa,
So sorry to hear about Archie. He was a great cribbage partner in Vermont. Thoughts and prayers.
Amy & Jeff Mason
Rick Fask
May 19, 2012
to all:
my thoughts are with you as you celebrate Archie's life. I first met Mr Freedman as David's father watching my brother Bob play hoops at Doherty. A few years later, Mr Freedman became my uncle Archie as I married into your wonderful family. Archie and Dorothy were always so nice to us as our kids loved to swim in their pool on most summer days. Many funny stories and memories from those days.
Enjoy the memories.
Rick
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