Friedland, Sheldon

SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA

Friedland, Sheldon, 97, died Thursday, December 26, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Shulamith (Ziskin) Friedland. A lifelong resident of New Bedford, he was a son of the late William and Annie (Writer) Friedland.

Sheldon was a Sergeant during WWII in the US Army, serving from ‘45-47. He was a graduate of Drake University, Class of ’51 and Boston University with a Law Degree, Class of ’53. Sheldon was a member of Tifereth Israel, a Master Mason of the Wamsuta Lodge, and member of the Bar Association of MA and Bristol County.

Devoted father of Morris Goldstein and his wife, Rosi, of South Dartmouth, Devorah Goldstein and her husband, William Durfee, of Edina, MN. Dear brother of Miriam Levy of Fort Lauderdale, FL, brother-in-law of Barbara Friedland of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and the late Norman Friedland, Helen Weinshel, and Harvey Friedland. Loving grandfather of Rachel, Benjamin, Shuli, Tal, Shelly, and Nesia. Cherished great-grandfather of 8.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in Tifereth Israel, 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Hadassah, Attn: Donor Services, P.O., Box 1100, New York, NY 10268-1100.