Ivan Friedman, age 94, of Beachwood, Ohio was born July 4, 1927 and passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 surrounded by his devoted children.
Beloved husband of the late Esther (Smulevitz nee Elefant); father of Sheli Braun (Rabbi Ely), Beth Friedman; step-father of the late Jeri Turkel, Marcia Weinblatt (Lee) and Moish Smulevitz (Susan); loving grandfather of 17; great-grandfather of 61.
Graveside funeral services will be held in Zion Memorial Park, 5461 Northfield Rd., Bedford Hts., OH on Tuesday, September 14 at 3 pm.
In person Shiva will be held Tuesday from 7:00 – 9:00 pm outdoors on the back deck at 2455 Laurelhurst Rd University Hts. Masks are required.
Contributions in Ivan's memory may be made to United Hatzalah of Israel and Ohel Ari.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bkbmc.com for the Friedman family.
Arrangements under the direction of Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel (216) 932-7900.