Leila Friedman

Obituary of Leila "Lee" Friedman

May 12, 2018 at age 85. Predeceased by her parents, Fema & Louis Taub & sister, Sylvia Gimbel. Survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Alvin; devoted children, Paul L. (Peggy), Robert (Suzie) Friedman and Bobbi Kupferberg; grandchildren, Stephanie, Emma & Chloe Friedman, Jordan & Sarah Kupferberg.

Lee was born in Brooklyn & graduated Summa cum laude from Brockport with a Bachelors Degree & Cornell with a degree in mediation. She went on to become the Human Resource Director for both the Marriott Corp. & the Jewish Home. She worked as a professional mediator for the Center of Dispute Management and served on the board of many organizations, including the JCC. 

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Donations may be made to the Jewish Senior Life Foundation (2021 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY14618) in her memory.