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Submitted by the family

Burt Friedman, 85 years young, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. His death is preceded by his beloved wife and best friend, Myra Friedman, and beloved son, Donald Friedman; survived by his son, Scott Friedman and his wife cherished daughter-n-law, Niki Friedman; adored grandchildren — Sara and Niko Friedman and nephews David and Marc Friedman.

Burt was born May 22,1938, and raised in Chicago by his late parents Hyman and Dorothy Friedman and brother (deceased), Sander. At 18, Burt joined the U.S. Army, where he served 3 years. He loved to tell stories of how his sketching and artistic skills came in handy when his duty assignment was to design and sketch logos on army equipment. When he returned home from the Army, he married his beautiful wife of over 60 years, Myra. They remained in the Chicago area for over 40 years where they raised their sons, Don and Scott, and he worked his way up the ladder of corporate real estate. In the late 1980s they migrated to Charlotte, North Carolina, followed by over 20 years in Scottsdale, Arizona, and most recently a suburb of Orlando. 

Burt had a knack of making connections and lifelong friendships in every city where they resided. He was an amazing Dad always supportive of his children and their life ambitions.

Burt prided himself on always keeping physically fit and was a serious competitor on the tennis court playing at a highly ranked level past his 85th birthday. Playing tennis alone wasn’t enough for him, he daily enjoyed his brisk 3 to 5 mile walks. He loved traveling the world with his wife and friends, not to mention enjoying a cigar and tumbler of Jack Daniels on the rocks. He had a quick wit, sharp sense of humor, and loved to poke fun at himself. He (Papa) adored his two grandchildren, Sara and Niko, and moved to Florida to be closer to them and his family. He will truly be missed by all that knew and loved him. May his memory be a blessing.

Funeral service was held in the Burton & Barbara Chasnov Pavilion at Ohev Shalom Cemetery with Rabbi David Kay officiating.  Interment followed in the family Estate at Ohev Shalom Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers the family asks for contributions in memory of Burt’s name to any of the following:

America Heart Association. https://www.heart.org.

American Kidney Fund. https://www.kidneyfund.org.

Jewish United Fund. https://www.juf.org.

Service entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 933 Lee Road, Suite 101, Orlando, Florida 407-599-1180.