Esther Friedman, 94

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PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Esther Friedman died on March 18. She was the beloved wife of the late Isaac Azimow, the late Tibor Foldes, and the late Morris Friedman.  Born March 13, 1923 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of the late Harry and Fannie Himmel, she was raised in Philadelphia and was a lifelong resident of the area. 

“Essye”, as she was fondly called, studied at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and was a classically trained opera singer. She was a member of Beth Israel  Synagogue in Hazelton, Pennsylvania, in the 1950s and 1960s, as well as an active member of Hadassah. Esther traveled the world and loved the arts and theatre. Music was a very important part of her life, and her beautiful voice will live on in the hearts of all who loved her.

She is survived by her daughter Dale Salmanson (Jerry), son Josh Azimow, and stepson Michael Friedman (Helayne Angelus), grandson Ethan Wood (Stefani) and granddaughter Ilissa Wood Lipworth (Jared Lipworth), and great-grandchildren Sadie and Meyer Wood and Emma and Alex Lipworth. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130 or the National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut St., PA 19106.