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Gary and Karyl Green posted a condolence
Monday, August 31, 2020
We are so sorry for your sudden loss. Ed was a very successful man and liked by so many people. We loved seeing you guys at the car shows, and sometimes with John and Karen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Marilyn and Keith Martin posted a condolence
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Charlene,
We were so saddened to hear of Ed's sudden passing. Both us always enjoyed his warm friendly manner, and big smile. The State College community will really miss him, he was quite the presence, with a big heart.
We wish you and your family our deepest sympathy.
Marilyn and Keith Martin
Phoenix, AZ
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Sandy Waite Fischer posted a condolence
Friday, August 28, 2020
Charlene, sending my sympathy to you and your family.
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Norm Brown posted a condolence
Friday, August 28, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the Friedman Family. Thought & prayers in your time of grief.
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Jamie Smith posted a condolence
Thursday, August 27, 2020
We wanted to express our sincere condolences to the Friedman family during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
From The Pet Pub- 507 Benner Pike
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Saghir Ahmad posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Charlene, we are so sorry for your family’s loss. Ed was a great guy. He will be missed. We will keep you in our prayers. God bless you all.
Saghir Ahmad and family
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Bill & Deb Fletcher posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Our love and prayers we extend to you all at this most difficult time. Ed was such a special man and will be missed dearly by so many. Please know we share your loss and are here if there's anything we can do. Our whole community mourns with you... Blessings & love, Deb & Bill
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Andy & Cathy Zangrilli posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Charlene, we wanted to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Andy & Cathy Zangrilli
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Penny and John Blasko posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Ed was such a kind and good man. We are so sorry for Charlene and his family.
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Dick and Felicia Patton posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Our hearts go out to Charlene and the Friedman family. Ed's passing is the loss of a man with great heart and a personality larger than life. He cared about others and accomplished so much in his lifetime. Above all, he was a lot of fun to play golf with. We feel very fortunate to have been able to call our friend.
Dick and Felicia Patton
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Ellen Kline posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Dear Charlene:
I was so sorry to read of Ed's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.
Ellen Kline
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Patty Gruneberg lit a candle
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
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Dear, Charlene and family. Lighting a candle for your beloved Ed and saying prayers.
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Rick Jacobs posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Jennifer and I were deeply saddened to hear the news of Ed’s passing. We always enjoyed our chance meetings in Calder Alley or our talks about all there was to do in Kennebunkport. Every time we saw Ed he was upbeat and engaging. He was a remarkable individual who had the rare quality of always being present, always communicating his happiness to talk with you. Charlene, may you and your family remember all the good times and all Ed did for you, his friends, and the entire community.
Rick & Jennifer Jacobs.
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Shannon Hoffman posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Charlene and Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss, I want to express my heartfelt sympathy. I have known Ed almost my entire life and he was nothing but a kind, thoughtful, and caring person. He was someone who could make you laugh, someone I looked up to, and someone I had great respect for. Ed had such a close relationship to our family that we all called him "Uncle Ed" because he treated us like family. Something I will always remember from my childhood is Uncle Ed driving up in his car to come say hello in such a cheerful and lighthearted manner. He was always interested in our lives and loved to put a smile on our faces. He will be forever missed.
Sincerely,
Shannon Hoffman
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Dale and Betty Jacobs posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Charlene,
We are saddened beyond belief about Ed's passing. We share your grief and heartache over the loss of this truly wonderful man who touched so many lives with his generosity, wit, love and great spirit. No words are adequate to express the depth of our condolences. We wish we could be with you to give you a hug and tell you in person how much Ed meant to us as a great friend. We know these are difficult days for you but we also know that close family and friends will give you all the love and support you need to deal with this tragic loss. Please know you are in our prayers and will always be available to support you any way we can.
With sympathy and love,
Dale nd Betty
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Maury posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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Always enjoyed the few times I was able to play tennis with Ed. Always a smile and had to be a kind person shown by his love of dogs. Relax and cook a good meal for your many friends.
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Keith Bierly posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
I was so sorry to see that we lost Ed Friedman. His impact on Centre County life has been enormous. One of the special treats
I had as a County Commissioner was serving on the Real Estate Board of Assessment with Ed for several years. He had a
rare combination of brilliance and humor which made all those lengthy sessions actually enjoyable. His impact on his family,
his friends, and daily life in Centre County will be felt for generations.
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Michael L. Kelley lit a candle
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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Mrs. Friedman, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Friedman was always kind and helpful to myself, and my business. After my heart attack, he personally called me to inquire about my health. His generosity and kindness, as well as your own, are a great inspiration to me. I appreciate everything you both have done for me.
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Robert McNichol posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Charlene, Marggie and I have missed you guys. We wish you and your family great and happy memories of your life with Ed. I have many fond memories of great conversations with Ed dating all the way back to high school. He was a really bright and talented guy who will be missed by many. May the Lord bless you greatly in your loss!
Bob and Marggie McNichol
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Karen Taphorn posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Charlene, Mark and I were so saddened to read about Ed. I loved Eddy. He was funny, he made me laugh, He was positive, he made me hopeful. He was generous, I drink some great wines and ate great chicken. The world lost a great t one on the 22nd. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
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Jack and Karen Infield posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Sending our love and condolences to Charlene and the family on the loss of Ed. I was lucky to grow up with Ed as our first homes were three houses apart. His intelligence, wit, humor and sense of purpose set him apart and deep inside his true caring for his family and friends made him very special. He will be missed and our community will have a large hole to fill. Rest in piece my friend.
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Karen Frontz posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Charlene and Family,
On behalf of the entire team at Sausman Insurance Agency/a division of Kish Bank, we want to express our sincere sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.
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Rick Stern posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Ed's passing. My thoughts and prayers to the entire Friedman family. May his memory be a blessing.
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Robert and Janis Fleck posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Bob and I are so sad to hear of Eddie’s passing. Even though it has been 13 years since we lived in State College, we think of you both and smile.
Who will ever forget our Annapolis Sailing School class where Eddie wanted to fly back to St. Croix instead of sailing?
We offer our love to your entire family.
The Fleck Family
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Wayne Spicer posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Charlene, Thoughts and prayers to your entire family. Ed was a good man. I really enjoyed working for him at Tofftrees.
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Duke Gastiger posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Monica and I are saddened by your and our entire community's loss of such an engaging and giving person. Ed always took time to converse, and often laugh, with me whenever we happened to cross paths....usually at some committee or commission meeting. I always felt he was genuinely interested in my viewpoints and always, always opined in return.....and I intently listened not wanting a learning opportunity to slip by.
If there is anything at all we could do for your family please do not hesitate to call on us. Stay well!
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Henry & Seda Sahakian posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
A dear friend who will truly be missed. Our condolences to you and your family on the passing of Ed. May our friendship and prayers ease you through this difficult time.
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Doug and Susanne Sweeny posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
To Charlene and the family..... Ed was one of those very unique people we are fortunate to meet in life who makes us smile and feel better, regardless of whatever we're going through. Our lives are all better because we knew Ed !!
Our time together in Vero Beach over so many years was really special ...dinner parties around the round table, great food and wine and laughing....Ed always in serving mode (his secret ambition was to be a waiter, as The Boulevard commercials revealed) ... Going out to dinner at a restaurant with Ed was more difficult, because he always wanted to secretly pick up the check,.... Our appeals to Charlene were useless, as she just knowingly smiled and shrugged,"That's Ed".
On Harbor Pointe in Vero, the couple was inseparable...Ed and Lokka that is! Ed on his bike, Lokka totting along beside him with what appeared to be a smile on her face as she adoringly looked up to Ed.
As a Bogey Boy golfer, only Ed would have the self-confidence to use pink golf balls to match his pink shoe laces. His quips were so predictable and yet we all laughed every time he said "...and, was she attractive?" His tennis skills were deceptive....he didn't have the physique of a star athlete, but on the Grand Harbor tennis team, he was a very skilled opponent, ....in fact, he was good at just about everything he did.
Our visit to State College a few years back was unforgettable as Ed was obviously the local celebrity of the Memorial Day celebration and the antique car show. Dressed in his vintage outfit in an early 1900's Packard, there were lines of local people waiting to chat with him. Ed was an exceptionally good listener who took time to listen, made us all feel like he was truly interested in each of our lives.
Ed was an accomplished businessman, .....smart, insightful, discerning and yet, he was so humble, empathetic, and tremendously generous. With his life partner Charlene at his side, they were a team, a powerful force for good, whether in Florida or Pennsylvania. We will miss him tremendously.
With all our love,
Susanne & Doug Sweeny
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Lori Hartman posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
My sincere and deepest condolences to Charlene and the family and his brother Ron. It has been my privilege and joy to work with Ed through the years and to get to know him. I will surely miss him and will be praying for the family and keeping them in my thoughts and prayers. May God's peace and your wonderful memories sustain you through this difficult time.
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Ken and Judy Kohn posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Dear Charlene, Rob, Susan and family. We send you our deepest sympathy to our cousin Eddie.
I remember our times together post college tennis games and specifically the time we stayed at Ed’s house and I got up early went for a jog and took his dog with me sans leash. All went well but when we returned safe and sound Ed could not believe his dog didn’t bolt as was his normal behavior . ( must have been the treats I kept handy)
Ed was present at his parent’s home when we became engaged. He and his family prepared a wonderful celebration we will never forget.
Please inform us when the memorial service will occur.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ken and Judy Kohn
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