William Irwin Friedman

Funeral Services for William will be on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 21 West Broad Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10552. Following Funeral Services, interment will be at the Mount Eden Cemetery, 20 Commerce Street Hawthorne NY from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM. For any additional information, please contact the Riverside Memorial Chapel at 914-664-6800.

William I. Friedman, born December 29, 1923 in Mount Vernon, New York to Henry and Tillie Friedman passed away peacefully on December 14th, 2019 two weeks prior to his 96th birthday. Known by many friends and family as Billy, he was with his devoted wife Anne at the time of death in their home at the Atria in Rye Brook, NY.

Bill was most proud of having bravely served his country during World War II. He fought in the Ninth Army’s 102nd infantry division throughout Holland, Belgium and Germany after landing in Cherbourg during the invasion of Normandy. Besides three Bronze Stars and numerous other medals, Bill was awarded a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor by the French Government in 2013 at a ceremony in New York City.

More important than his courage in war was his dedication to his family. He leaves behind his wife Anne (née Brodkin) of 65 years; sons Kenneth and Mark, their spouses Katherine (Hess) and Susan (Richman); grandchildren Michael (fiancée Renée), Richard, Nicholas, Chloe and Steven; and eight adoring nieces and nephews. Brothers Herbert and Alvin are previously deceased.

Services will be held at Noon on Tuesday, December 17th at Riverside Memorial Chapel in Mount Vernon. Burial follows at Mount Eden Cemetery in Valhalla.

Donations in Bill’s memory can be made to the Jewish War Veterans, 1811 R Street NW, Washington DC, 20009

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.riversidememorialmountvernon.com for the Friedman family.