Mrs. Tzivia (Cecille) Friedman, a longtime resident of Crown Heights and later in Airmont, NY, passed away on Sunday, 25 Shvat, 5785.
She was 82 and passed away surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
A long-time resident of Crown Heights who was a central figure to the “Crown Street” (specifically the Crown between Troy and Schenectady) crowd.
A member of the Crown Heights Women’s chevra kadisha for many years, she was well known for having an open home and was always there to offer sound advice, Her warmth and genuine care for others led many to refer to her fondly as the “Block Mother.”
In her later years, Mrs. Friedman moved to Airmont, NY, and brought the Crown Heights flavor to what was then a young and growing community.
She is survived by her husband R’ Dovid, (Monsey, NY) children Moishe (NYC, NY), Menashe (Airmont, NY), Yisroel (Pomona, NY), Rochel Breier – NMB, FL) Avroham Abba “Abi” (Lauderhill, FL), Sorah’le Livian – (Rannana Israel), Chanie Friedman (Kinnelon, NJ), Manya Lazaroff, (College Station, TX), Brocha Schwartz (Pomona, NY), Raizel (Mesa AZ), Rivkah “Riki” Friedman (Yerushalayim Israel), and by grandchildren and great-grandchildren across the world.
The levaya will take place Tuesday, February 25th כז׳ שבט passing by 770 Eastern Parkway at 10:45am
Kevurah will take place at the old Montefiore cemetery at 11:30am
The Friedman family will be sitting Shiva beginning Tuesday afternoon 2/25 through Monday morning 3/3
Shiva will be at
14 Whitebirch Drive
Pomona, N.Y. 10970
Times:
Shachris 1-6:30am
Shachris 2-7:30am
Shachris 3-9:00am
Mincha and Maariv bizman
The family requests no visitors between 12:00-2:00pm as well as after 10:00pm
Boruch Dayan Ha’Emes.
She was always so much fun to be around
Levaya info please.
Thinking of you
So sorry to hear, such a special women
Many yrs ago before her marriage she lived in flatbush with her parents. I was a child around 13 yrs old and she brought me to her parents seder for pesach. My 1st contact with yiddishkeit. I never forgot. She was special
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Bubby was so special she gave so much light into this world with her stories. she will be greatly missed.
We grew up with Doda Cecille, as she was fondly called by our family, on Crown street. She was full of life, laughter, a big heart, wisdom, a beautiful smile and big hugs. She was the life of the block. Crown Street was always fun, with the Friedman’s being such a big part of it and Doda Cecille the life of it. There is no question that she will be demanding from Hashem that Moshiach come now! May the entire family have much strength and comfort! Sending our love to R’ Dovid, and all the children and grandchildren! המקום ינחם… Read more »
Iv’e dealt with Mrs Friedman many times when she came shopping over the years in the store in Monsey where I worked. She always shared stories and insights. She was never in a rush and always mentioned something nice about her beautiful children and grandchildren. It was an honor helping and knowing her and her beautiful family. May the entire Friedman family have the strength to continue to follow in her footsteps. She will be greatly missed!
Yitzy B