Herbert Friedman

Herbert Friedman- A resident of the Harbour’s Edge community in Delray Beach, Florida, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Exactly four weeks to the day and hour as his wife of 74 years, Harriet Friedman. Survivors include their two sons Elliot and Lawrence; grandchildren Julie, Haley, Ali and Molly; and two great-grandchildren Hattie and Finn. Herb was born in Roxbury, and graduated Boston English High, after which he enlisted in the Air Force during WWII. He later attended Norwich Academy and received his bachelor’s degree at Boston University. Herb was an avid baseball fan, liked the Red Sox, but loved the Yankees. Herb was the patriarch of the family business, Economy Hardware, on Mass Ave., in Boston, which started alongside Harriet on July 25,1949. Herb’s death was a complete surprise to all at the Harbour’s Edge community, family and friends. It is hard to explain that a man of 96 years in age went before he should have, but that was Herb. God bless. Mr. Friedman’s graveside service will take place on Thursday, July 20th, 11:00 AM at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2605 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132. Contributions may be made in his loving memory to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL33407.