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Irving Martin Kriegsman, 91, beloved husband, father, and grandfather died peacefully on September 2, 2022. Irving was born in Boston on July 9, 1931, to Dora and Edward Kriegsman, and was the loving brother of Bernard Kriegsman (deceased).
After graduating from Boston English High School at the age of 15, Irving earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University.
Shortly after graduating college, Irving was drafted and served in the U.S. Army. Following his honorable discharge, Irving attended and graduated from Boston University School of Law. After law school, Irving worked in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a Patent Examiner. Irving then spent the next 60 years practicing law as a patent attorney, including several decades as the founding member of Kriegsman & Kriegsman, where Irving was joined by his two sons.
Irving married the love of his life, Marlene, and together they raised three children in
Framingham. In their later years, Irving and Marlene moved to Ogunquit, Maine, where they made countless memories with friends and family. More recently, Irving and Marlene returned to Framingham, residing at the Shillman House.
Irving is survived by Marlene, their children, Ed (wife Meryl), Debi (husband Rich), and Dan (wife Deborah), nine grandchildren, Barry (wife Kelly), David (wife Sydney), Ethan, Rachel, Jason, Aaron, Sophia, Leah, and Rebecca, and one great-grandchild, Emma.
Irving was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and was beloved by his family, on whom he made an indelible mark. Irving will be remembered for his storytelling, his unique perspective on the world, his love of food, his time joyfully spent with family, and his unwavering loyalty to the Red Sox.
Funeral & burial at Sharon Memorial Park at 10 am on September 5th, 2022. Immediately after burial, family & friends can gather at the home of David & Sydney Kriegsman in Foxboro.
Shiva hours are on Monday, September 5th, from 6 to 8pm at the home of Debi & Rich Shapiro in Framingham.
Shiva hours continue on Tuesday, September 6th from 1 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm at the home of Debi & Rich Shapiro in Framingham.