He was born March 16, 1947, at Trull Hospital in Biddeford to Harry and Cecil Waters Friedman. Carl attended Thornton Academy and graduated in 1965. He played football for The Thornton Academy Trojans, and was inducted into the TA Hall of Fame. He was very proud to be part of the Thornton Academy alumni.
In 1966, he joined the United States Air Force, where he served in Vietnam. He was Airman 1st Class, Air Police, 633rd Security Squadron. He received the Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon and the Bronze Star Medal along with the Meritorious Service Medal for his service as a security policeman.
After the service, Carl worked for the Animal Forest Park in York for his future father-in-law, where he met his wife Susan. Carl and Susan married in 1971. He later worked at Wood Structures in Biddeford and Mariner Realty in Saco. For 17 years, he worked for Orkin Pest Control.
Carl loved dogs, the New England Patriots, the History Channel, wrestling and playing his Xbox. He was proud of his 1967 Ford Galaxie convertible, and loved attending car shows with his friends. He also loved camping with family and friends. He and Susan enjoyed spending the last two winters in Venice, Florida.
He was a very proud “Bumpa” to his five grandchildren. He will be greatly missed, and will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1996.
He is survived by: his mother; a sister, Anna Friedman Willey and her husband Tom; a brother, Butch Friedman and his wife Elaine; his wife of 44 years, Susan; his daughter, Meredith Friedman Speed and her husband Darrel and their four children – Brady, Sophie, Logan and Ellie – of Arundel; his daughter, Tracy Friedman Cameron, her fiancé Corey Richardson and her daughter Elizabeth of Hollis; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many dear friends.
Visiting hours will be 9-11 a.m. Thursday, July 28, at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford. A graveside service with military honors will follow at noon Thursday at Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Springvale. To share condolences online, please visit HopeMemorial.com.
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