FRIEDMAN, JOEL S of Stoughton. Entered into rest May 7, 2012 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Marylin (Gordon-Goldberg) Friedman. Devoted father of Melissa Simonelli and her husband Joe, Beth Friedman and Daniel Friedman and his wife Marcy. Loving brother of the late Elaine Shapiro and her husband Steven. Cherished grandfather of Darren, Max, Jake and David. Graveside services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton Street, Sharon, MA on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 10:45 AM. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.