Janet L. Friedman

DATELINE: PROVIDENCE

Friedman, Janet L., 90, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Wingate on the East Side. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Lester M. Friedman. Raised in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Louis and Bessie (Sholes) Lipson, she had lived in Providence for 9 years, previously a longtime resident of Warwick.

Janet was a graduate of Boston Conservatory of Music, pursuing studies as a lyric soprano.  She was a former member of Temple Beth-El sisterhood and its choir and Temple Emanu-El previously.  Janet was a member and former president of RI Federation of Garden Clubs and a member of the Chopin Club.

Devoted mother of William J. Friedman (Maureen) of Barrington and Robert L. Friedman (Nella Massaro) of North Andover, MA.  Dear sister of the late Edward H. Lipson. Loving grandmother of Meredith (Steven Zina), Alexander (Pamela), David (Sohee) and Michael (Brittany). Cherished great grandmother of Benjamin, Ariel and Colby.

Due to Covid restrictions, funeral services and Shiva will be private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to American Diabetes Association, 260 Cochituate Rd., #200, Framingham, MA 01701.

15 Comments

  1. Kim Carreiro
    Feb 25, 2021

    My deepest condolences to the entire Friedman family. I loved Janet like she was my family. I loved her wisdom and her smart replies. She always had the best comebacks. She will forever hold a special place in my heart. May she rest in peace and sing her heart out with all her angels.
    -KC

    • Bill
      Mar 6, 2021

      Kim:
      You were so kind when you would be with her on weekends. Thank you for all you did.

  2. carole m scaralia
    Feb 27, 2021

    Bill and Family,
    Our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
    Carole and Janet Scaralia

    • Bill
      Mar 6, 2021

      Thank you ladies.
      Never easy even when they were 90.
      So nice of you to send your thoughts.

  3. Leslie Gutterman
    Feb 27, 2021

    I join the outpouring of grief and affection.
    Rabbi Leslie Gutterman

    • Bill
      Mar 6, 2021

      Thank you, Rabbi.

  4. Arnold Feital
    Feb 27, 2021

    Dear Billy and Robert,
    My deepest condolences on the passing of your
    Mother.
    Janet and I had many interesting conversations.
    She will be surely missed.

    • Bill
      Mar 6, 2021

      Arnie:

      So nice to hear from an old friend. It’s been like forever. Mom and Ann can now be together to chat about old times.

  5. Marc Paige
    Feb 28, 2021

    Janet and my dad had a wonderful time together at Epoch, then Wingate. They brought a lot of laughter and music to their fellow residents, and shared a very special devotion. One of my favorite memories of my dad, is when I brought Janet and Morty to the waterfront park in Fox Point, left them alone on a bench, and watched as they sang and laughed the afternoon away together. May Janet’s memory be a blessing.

    • Bill
      Mar 6, 2021

      Thank you Mark.

  6. Thomas Grossman
    Mar 5, 2021

    Our deepest condolances to Robby, Billy and family. My mother, Cousin Hope, now 92, was close to Janet throughout her life. Although cousins, Hope and Janet considered each other like sisters. Janet continues to lives on in Hope’s heart, happy family memories and will contine to live on through almost a century of photographs preserved in our family photographs and movies.

    • Bill
      Mar 11, 2021

      Tom:
      Thank you for your sentiments and your generosity.

    • Meredith Friedman
      Mar 15, 2021

      Hi Tom,

      Thank you for sharing these words. If you have any of the photos/videos that you mentioned, please kindly get in touch, because I would love to see them. You can reach me via email at mvfriedma@gmail.com.

      Thank you. Love to you all ❤️

  7. Linda Sirkis Lieberman
    Feb 28, 2022

    So sorry to just learn of my ‘Auntie’ Janet’s death which occurred 1 year ago. My mom and your mom were roommates at Boston Conservatory of Music and stayed close friends through their lives. When they could no longer visit in person, they had phone contact until a few years ago. Your mom sang beautifully at my wedding in 1975! (My mom currently resides in a memory care place in Cape Cod. ) May your dear mother’s memory be a blessing. Linda Sirkis Lieberman

    • Meredith Friedman
      Mar 31, 2022

      Linda, thank you so much for sharing. My gram always spoke so fondly of your mother. Best friends for life wasn’t just a euphemism for them! A year later, we still miss her dearly. Prayers and well wishes to your mom.

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